T1 dispatched Karmine Corp (KC) in a 3-1 set victory, securing their spot in the 2026 League of Legends World Championship semifinals for the sixth year. The victory sets up a best-of-five showdown against Bilibili Gaming (BLG) scheduled for 7 AM KST on November 9, with the winner advancing to the finals.
The knockout-stage semifinal is scheduled to begin at 7 AM KST according to the official World Championship schedule. Since the T1 vs. BLG match falls on a Monday morning, Korean time, on November 9, viewers hoping to catch the early start after the weekend can set their alarms in advance. Korean-language official broadcasts are available on Naver Chzzijik’s LCK official channel and on SOOP. The global official schedule and match pages can be found on the LoL Esports website, with English broadcasts provided through the official LoL Esports channel.
Advancing to Finals Takes Three Sets
- Best-of-Five Semifinal: The semifinal is not a single-game decider but a match of up to five sets; a team can drop a set and still come back, but the first team to take three sets claims the finals ticket.
- Stakes: If T1 beats BLG, they advance to the World Championship final; if they lose, their tournament ends.
- Finals Date: According to the official World Championship schedule, the semifinals are held on November 7 and 8 local time, with the final set to begin at 4 AM KST on November 15. The winner of T1 vs. BLG will face the winner of the other semifinal in the final.
The Anatomy of T1’s Victory Over KC
The quarterfinal against KC was played as a best-of-five series, and T1 closed out the victory in four sets, taking the series with a 3-1 set score to reach the semifinals.
The Road to the Finals: T1 vs. BLG
The looming match against BLG is T1’s next obstacle on the road to the final. For T1, the ultimate goal is clear: another world title. A victory over BLG would secure a place in the final on November 15. The narrative of a sixth semifinal run and the singular focus on adding another championship to their history will be the driving force. The journey is far from over, but each step forward cements their place among esports’ most consistent contenders.
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