China reclaims League of Legends world title after five years

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China's esports team Bilibili Gaming (BLG) defeated South Korea's Gen.G 3-1 in the final of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York,…

China's esports team Bilibili Gaming (BLG) defeated South Korea's Gen.G 3-1 in the final of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday, claiming the world title.

The victory marked the first time in five years that a Chinese team has won the championship.

BLG advanced to the best-of-five final after defeating defending champion T1 of South Korea 3-1 in the semifinals. The Chinese team eliminated four consecutive South Korean opponents on its way to the title.

Throughout the final, Chinese chants echoed through the arena as fans waved team flags and cheered for the Chinese players. The championship drew Chinese fans from across the United States, with some traveling from China to witness the showdown.

Chinese fans said they were proud to see BLG make it this far and Chinese players showcase their talent on the world stage.

"I'm absolutely thrilled. As a Chinese fan, I couldn't be prouder. I'm just so happy," Yang Baoxiang, a Chinese fan, told China Daily, fighting back tears shortly after BLG claimed the title.

Yang said he had traveled from the West Coast to attend the final. After his original flight was canceled, he and his companions took a six-hour flight to Florida before driving about 18 hours to New York.

"We've been up for 24 hours. I came here to cheer for BLG. I believe in BLG, and I believe in our Chinese team," he said.

While the final featured a rivalry between two of the world's strongest esports regions, it also brought together fans of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds, united by their passion for the game.

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