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2026 LEC Versus Playoffs: Bracket, Schedule, Format, and More
After a heartbreaking final week of the Regular Season for Los Ratones, the top 8 teams in Europe will now move on to the 2026 LEC Versus Playoffs. There, teams will fight not just for the first LEC trophy of the year, but also for a chance to represent the region at First Stand 2026 in Brazil.
Let's go ahead and take a look at everything there is to know about the 2026 LEC Versus Playoffs.
LEC Versus Playoffs Teams and Format
It was a hectic Regular Season to kick off the year, but now that it's all said and done, the 8 teams to qualify for the 2026 LEC Versus Playoffs are:
| Team | Roster | Head Coach |
| Karmine Corp | Canna, Yike, kyeahoo, Caliste, Busio | Reapered |
| Natus Vincere | Maynter, Rhilech, Poby, SamD, Parus | TheRock7 |
| Team Vitality | Naak Nako, Lyncas, Humanoid, Carzzy, Fleshy | Pad |
| Team Heretics | Tracyn, Sheo, Serin, Ice, Stend | Hidon |
| GIANTX | Lot, Isma, Jackies, Noah, Jun | Guilhoto |
| Movistar KOI | Myrwn, Elyoya, Jojopyun, Supa, Alvaro | Melzhet |
| G2 Esports | BrokenBlade, SkewMond, Caps, Hans Sama, Labrov | Dylan Falco |
| Fnatic | Empyros, Razork, Vladi, Upset, Lospa | GrabbZ |
These teams will compete through a playoffs bracket using the following format:
- Double-elimination bracket
- Round 1 & 2 matches are Bo3, remaining matches are Bo5
- Winners qualify for First Stand 2026
LEC Versus Playoffs Schedule
The battle for the first LEC trophy of the year starts when the 2026 LEC Versus Playoffs kick off on Monday, February 16. All match days will start at 4:45 pm CET. Make sure to check out our match calendar to stay up to follow your favorite teams across the playoffs.
Opening Matchups
To kick things off, our four opening matches will decide which four squads move on to the Upper Bracket Semifinals. The 2026 LEC Versus Playoffs opening matches are:
- NAVI vs Fnatic [Monday, February 16 - 4:45 pm CET/7:45 am PT]
- Team Vitality vs Movistar KOI [Monday, February 16 - 4:45 pm CET/7:45 am PT]
- Team Heretics vs G2 Esports [Tuesday, February 17 - 4:45 pm CET/7:45 am PT]
- Karmine Corp vs GIANTX [Tuesday, February 17 - 4:45 pm CET/7:45 am PT]
Where to Watch
The race to First Stand is on, and you won't want to miss a second of the action. To watch the 2026 LEC Versus Playoffs, make sure to tune in to the official Twitch or YouTube channels for the event starting Monday, February 16, at 4:45 pm CET.
Alternatively, you can also follow the action along with your favorite co-streamers, such as Caedrel, Kameto, and many more!
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Featured image credit: Wojciech Wandzel/Riot Games
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