Who will win the KeSPA Cup 2026? Polymarket traders have a favorite

Rituraj Halder Published August 13, 2026

As South Korea’s premier domestic off-season tournament goes on, LCK titan T1 has emerged as as one of the strongest contenders for the KeSPA Cup 2026 trophy, dominating the prediction polls.

The nationwide tournament carries significant stakes this year, serving as a primary proving ground for national squad selection ahead of the 2026 Asian Games.

Thanks to their lawless early-season performances and an unmatched roster, T1 has become the juggernaut of this season, but will they be able to carry this momentum forward?

KeSPA 2026 overview and remaining contenders’ performance

The KeSPA Cup 2026 brings together South Korea’s top ten League of Legends franchises alongside regional representatives competing across intensive group and knockout stages. As the bracket closes in, only three contenders have remained:

• T1: Led by the legend himself, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, T1 brawled its way through the initial rounds undefeated. Their flawless 2–0 start included dominating victories over rivals Gen.G and Kiwoom DRX, showing some top-tier mid-game shot calling and draft flexibility.
• DN SOOPers (DNS): The clear underdogs of the bunch, emerging as a potent contender in the knockout rounds, DN SOOPers showcased impressive tactical resilience and early skirmishing strength, proving they can challenge established LCK heavyweights on the big stage. They overturned expectations by beating HLE 3-0 during the quarterfinals.
• Nongshim RedForce: RedForce earned some very impressive early group wins. Their aggressive skirmishing and early gold leads have allowed them to challenge traditional powerhouses like T1.

Polymarket odds analysis and potential winner prediction

Prediction platform Polymarket currently shows a lot of confidence in T1 securing the cup this year. Currently, the odds for Faker’s squad to win the title are a staggering 55%, which is way ahead of its main competitors like Redforce.

Nongshim RedForce holds second place in trading volume at roughly 32%, while DN SOOPers fall way behind, at only 14%.

Image credit: Polymarket

Trading volume for the KeSPA Cup market surpassed $53,000, with a single-day $20,000 surge following T1’s dominant opening series.

While both RedForce and SOOPers are very capable teams with a real shot at winning the title, T1 remains the most realistic potential winner.

Backed by championship experience, star power, and superior form, T1 is highly likely to lift the KeSPA Cup 2026 trophy and make predictions true.

Featured image credit: T1

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