Here's everything you need to know about LCP Split 3.

The final split of the 2026 League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) season is almost here, with teams set to battle for the league title and the remaining places at the 2026 League of Legends World Championship.

LCP Split 3 begins on 25 July, introducing the Swiss Stage to the competition for the first time. The new format raises the stakes throughout the regular season, with every win and loss bringing teams one step closer to either the Playoffs or elimination.

Here's everything you need to know before LCP Split 3 gets underway.

When does LCP 2026 Split 3 start?

LCP Split 3 runs from 25 July to 30 August.

Every matchday begins at:

  • 4.00 PM ICT
  • 5.00 PM SGT
  • 6.00 PM JST

The full match schedule is available on LoL Esports and will be updated throughout the split.

Tournament Schedule for LCP Split 3.

Which teams are competing at LCP Split 2 2026?

The teams competing at the LCP Split 2 are the following:

  • CTBC Flying Oyster
  • Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks gaming
  • Deep Cross Gaming
  • GAM Esports
  • Ground Zero
  • DetonatioN FocusMe
  • Team Secret Whales
  • MVK Esports

How does the new Swiss Stage format work?

Split 3 introduces the Swiss Stage to the LCP for the first time.

LCP Split 3 Swiss Stage.

In the opening round, the top four teams from the Split 2 Knockout Stage have been randomly drawn against the bottom four teams. The opening matchups are:

  • Ground Zero vs MVK Esports
  • Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks gaming vs Team Secret Whales
  • DetonatioN FocusMe vs GAM Esports
  • CTBC Flying Oyster vs Deep Cross Gaming

From the second round onwards, teams with the same win-loss record will be paired against each other. Teams that have already faced one another earlier in the Swiss Stage cannot meet again unless there are no other possible matchups.

The Swiss Stage features a mix of best-of-three and best-of-five series. Teams continue playing until they either earn three wins, qualifying for the Playoffs, or three losses, ending their Split 3 campaign. Matches that determine a team's third win or third loss will be played as best-of-five.

Once the Swiss Stage concludes, a final round of best-of-five seeding matches will determine the final Playoff standings. The first seed will also earn the right to choose between the two third-seeded teams as their first Playoff opponent.

LCP Split 3 Playoffs format.

Championship Points will also be awarded based on each team's Swiss Stage finish:

  • 3-0: 50 points
  • 3-1: 40 points
  • 3-2: 30 points
  • 2-3: 15 points
  • 1-3: 3 points
  • 0-3: 0 points

How do teams qualify for Worlds through LCP Split 3?

The four teams that advance from the Swiss Stage will compete in a double-elimination Playoff bracket featuring best-of-five matches. The top two teams in the Playoffs will qualify directly for the 2026 League of Legends World Championship.

The third Worlds spot will be awarded to the team that finishes the season with the highest total Championship Points. If two or more teams finish level on points, their Playoff placing will serve as the first tiebreaker, followed by their Swiss Stage results if necessary.

The Playoff winner will also be crowned the 2026 LCP champion.

How to buy LCP 2026 Split 3 tickets

Tickets for the LCP Arena can be purchased through KKTIX or at FamilyMart stores across Taiwan.

Tickets go on sale every Wednesday at 12.00 PM SGT, one week before each match weekend. Tickets for the opening week will be available from 15 July at 12.00 PM SGT.

Tickets are sold per matchday, with each ticket granting entry to all matches scheduled on that day.

When is the LCP 2026 Finals Weekend?

LCP Finals Weekend takes place on 29-30 August at the Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium. The event will crown the 2026 LCP champion while deciding two of the region's three representatives for Worlds.

How will the LCP Promotion Series work?

The LCP Promotion Series returns from 10-13 November.

This year, Championship Points earned by Guest teams throughout the season will determine whether they must defend their place in the league. Up to three Guest teams may be required to compete against the top teams from APAC's domestic leagues for a place in the 2027 LCP.

Guest teams that qualify for Worlds will automatically be exempt from the Promotion Series. The remaining Guest teams will enter either the Free-for-All or Regional Merit pathway, depending on their Championship Points and regional representation.

In the Free-for-All pathway, the Guest team with the lowest Championship Points, regardless of region, will compete against teams from participating Wild Card regions and qualified domestic leagues. Under the Regional Merit pathway, up to two additional Guest teams may be selected based on their Championship Points and home region, with at least one team from each represented region entering the Promotion Series if required.

Riot Games will announce the full Promotion Series format once the participating teams have been confirmed.

Where to watch LCP 2026 Split 3

LCP Split 3 will be broadcast in multiple languages across Twitch, YouTube and TikTok.

Available broadcasts include:

  • English: Twitch and YouTube
  • Vietnamese: YouTube and TikTok
  • Traditional Chinese: Twitch and YouTube
  • Japanese: Twitch and YouTube
  • Thai: Twitch and YouTube

Fans can also follow the LCP's official social media channels for the latest updates on match schedules, ticket sales and Finals Weekend.