LCK squads hold the strongest implied probability in the Demacia Cup Global Invitational 2026 market because Korean mid-tier rosters have historically outperformed other regions in international competition through superior macro play and mechanical execution. The three LCK invitees—drawn from fifth through seventh place—benefit from deeper talent pools and consistent head-to-head results against Western and minor-region sides. LPL teams receive comparable slot allocation but trade at a modest discount, reflecting slightly less dominant recent cross-regional form. LEC, LCS, LCP, and CBLOL entries sit near 18–19 percent amid limited success in similar mixed-field events, travel disadvantages for the Beijing offline stage, and the single-elimination bracket’s emphasis on execution. Qualification remains fluid with LPL Regional Finals ongoing, yet market pricing already embeds Eastern regional strength as the primary driver.