League of Legends World Championship 2026 Play-In Stage Kicks Off with Wins for Karmine Corp and MVK Esports

The League of Legends World Championship 2026 officially began its play-in event on October 15 in Los Angeles. Opening day matches saw Karmine Corp secure a 3-2 victory over Cloud9, while MVK Esports achieved a decisive 3-0 sweep against FURIA. These initial results mark the start of the competition where only one of the four play-in teams will advance to the main Swiss stage.