Preview · 2026-11-02
Worlds 2026 semifinals and final preview: dates, times and how to catch up
Eight teams went into the Worlds 2026 knockout stage, and only one leaves Brooklyn with the Summoner's Cup. Here's what's left, when it's on, and how to catch up if you miss it, all without spoilers.
Eight teams went into the Worlds 2026 knockout stage, and only one leaves Brooklyn with the Summoner's Cup. Here's what's left, when it's on, and how to catch up if you miss it, all without spoilers.
When are the Worlds 2026 semifinals?
Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, both at 22:00 UTC (4 PM CST, 5 PM ET, 2 PM PT). They're at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas, the same arena as the Swiss Stage and quarterfinals. Each semifinal is a best-of-five.
When and where is the Worlds 2026 final?
Saturday, November 14 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. It starts at 2 PM EST (19:00 UTC, 11 AM PT, 3 AM CST the next day in China, 4 AM KST). It's a best-of-five.
How did teams get here?
- Play-In: October 15–18 at Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles.
- Swiss Stage: 16 teams over five rounds in Allen (October 23–31). Three wins advanced a team.
- Quarterfinals: November 3–6. The two 3–0 Swiss teams were placed on opposite sides of the bracket.
We're not naming who advanced here, so the page is safe if you're still catching up on Swiss. The Worlds 2026 event page shows the bracket with results hidden.
Which games should I watch if I'm short on time?
Every knockout series is a Bo5, so a full day can run four hours or more. Spectate links each game separately, so you can watch game by game. You won't know whether a game 5 exists until you get there. After the final we'll publish a must-watch list ranked without spoilers.
What time is the final in my time zone?
19:00 UTC is 11 AM in Los Angeles, 2 PM in New York, 7 PM in London, 8 PM in Paris, 3 AM (Nov 15) in Shanghai and 4 AM (Nov 15) in Seoul.
How do I make sure I don't miss it?
Follow Worlds on Spectate and every remaining match goes onto your calendar automatically. If you can't watch live, open spectateesports.live/lol afterwards and the VOD starts at the draft, with no score showing.
Sources for dates/venues: lolesports.com Worlds 2026 primer and schedule, Wikipedia, CUTX Event Center listing.