# 2026 LCK playoffs: Hanwha Life and T1 face off for Finals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-lck-competitive-season-progression
> Updated: 2026-09-11T02:23:56.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 5.

The 2026 LCK regular season has concluded, with Gen. G securing first place for the third consecutive year. Finishing with a 19-7 record, Gen. G claimed the top seed over Hanwha Life Esports, who also finished 19-7, due to a superior 3-1 head-to-head record. Despite their dominance, Gen. G faced increased pressure in the final stages, including a 1-2 loss to Dplus KIA.

Hanwha Life Esports, the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational winners, finished second and have already qualified for the World Championship. Following the regular season, the team achieved a sweep in the All-LCK Team honors, with all five starters receiving selections: ‘Zeus’ Choi Woo-je and ‘Kanavi’ Seo Jin-hyeok to the First Team, ‘Zeka’ Kim Geon-woo and ‘Delight’ Yoo Hwan-joong to the Second Team, and ‘GumaYusi’ Lee Min-hyeong to the Third Team.

Individual accolades included Gen. G’s ‘Chovy’ Jeong Ji-hoon being named Regular Season MVP. Other First Team selections include T1’s ‘Peyz’ Kim Su-hwan and ‘Keria’ Ryu Min-seok, with the latter setting a record of seven career First Team selections.

The playoffs have progressed to a critical elimination stage. Hanwha Life Esports and T1 are scheduled to face each other in the LCK Finals Qualification Match on September 12 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul. The winner of this match will advance to the championship final against Gen. G on September 13, while the loser will be eliminated. Hanwha Life Esports enters the matchup with a 5-2 head-to-head lead over T1, following a recent 3-2 reverse sweep in the Round 2 playoffs.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Hanwha Life Esports and T1 face off in LCK Finals Qualification Match

Hanwha Life Esports and T1 will compete in the 2026 LCK Finals Qualification Match on September 12 in Seoul. The winner advances to face Gen. G in the championship final.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanwha-life-esports-and-t1-face-off-in-lck-finals-qualification-match

### 2026-08-27: Hanwha Life Esports roster sweeps All-LCK Team honors

Hanwha Life Esports' entire starting roster earned All-LCK honors as the 2026 LCK regular season concludes, setting the stage for the upcoming regional playoffs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanwha-life-esports-roster-sweeps-all-lck-team-honors

### 2026-08-23: Gen. G wins 2026 LCK regular season for third consecutive year

Gen. G has won the 2026 LCK regular season for the third consecutive year, finishing first with a 19-7 record and securing a top seed for the upcoming playoffs ahead of Hanwha Life Esports.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/geng-secures-third-consecutive-lck-regular-season-title

### 2026-08-21: LCK 2026: Dplus KIA and Hanwha Life Esports secure key victories

Recent LCK 2026 results show Dplus KIA defeating Gen. G 2-0, altering playoff seeding, while Hanwha Life Esports secured a 2-0 victory over Dplus KIA.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lck-2026-dplus-kia-and-hanwha-life-esports-secure-key-victories

### 2026-08-15: Hanwha Life Esports qualifies for Worlds 2026

Hanwha Life Esports has qualified for the 2026 League of Legends World Championship, while Gen. G has secured a spot in the LCK playoffs following Hanwha Life's victory over KT Rolster.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanwha-life-esports-qualifies-for-worlds-2026

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