Demacia Cup Global Invitational 2026 Playoffs

The Demacia Cup Global Invitational is the Worlds tournament for the best of the rest. After a week-long Swiss Stage, eight teams emerged to fight in a single-elimination Knockout Stage.

With little surprise, every team from the LCK and LPL qualified for the playoffs. One team joined them from the LEC and LCS each, and the other regions are out.

During the Swiss Stage, KT Rolster, BNK FearX, and Team WE have shown the clear best performances. LGD Gaming follows suit, and HANJIN BRION and JD Gaming have more dire weaknesses. Playing with substitutes in the mid lane and jungle, JDG is not the team that was challenging other LPL contenders.

Most notably, KT stands as the favorite. The LCK had a defined top five where each team could be a threat to all others. Only four teams could advance to Worlds, leaving KT in a tournament that should be far below their level.

It’s not all said and done though, as KT is always capable of losing to underdogs. Team WE will also be a good challenger for them.