The LCK finals are being held in China for the first time ever! It’s highly likely to be a match between T1 and GEN! Korean fans are going wild with excitement!

The 2026 LCK Cup is in full progress, and the outcomes so far appear to align with most people’s predictions! Despite GEN not winning any games in the earlier Kespa competition, once Chovy and Ruler are back, they still stand as the LCK’s top giants with incredible dominance. At present, GEN has achieved four consecutive victories. T1 is in a similar position; although the team has undergone roster changes, Peyz has proven to fit perfectly with T1’s style. They don’t need to focus on early game pressure or tempo control—just securing the main core carry and delivering massive damage in late-game team fights is enough. T1 has also won four straight matches, including tough battles against HLE and KT. On the other hand, DK holds a 3-1 record, which is fairly average, while HLE stands at 2-2. For this “Galactic Battleship,” they are still in the process of team synergy and searching for the right strategy!

From what we’ve seen so far, GEN clearly remains in a league of their own. Recently, in the LCK players’ KDA rankings, all five GEN members made the list, dominating the top five spots. This clearly shows how formidable GEN is! However, they haven’t faced a real challenge yet—perhaps only a showdown with T1 will reveal who truly reigns supreme. Given the current meta, the 2026 LCK Cup finals will most likely be between T1 and GEN, unless HLE manages to find the key to victory. Honestly, Kanavi’s current form in LCK is no different from before, making it difficult to surpass both T1 and GEN. Recently, LCK announced the finals venue: the championship will be held in Hong Kong, China!

This marks the first time in many years that the LCK finals are held outside Korea. The venue will be the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, China! Many Korean fans have expressed some confusion about this decision. While it’s true that other sports like MLB sometimes hold events overseas, this is a first for the LCK! The final’s tickets are divided into six price tiers, with the highest priced at 1688 HKD and the lowest at 488 HKD. If the finals do feature T1 versus GEN, it’s expected that the arena will be completely sold out!