LCK and LPL squads continue to dominate international League of Legends competition heading into the 2026 World Championship, with Gen.G, Bilibili Gaming, Hanwha Life Esports, and T1 holding the bulk of title probabilities in prediction markets. These teams have posted stronger domestic records, better international head-to-head results, and deeper rosters across multiple seeds compared to LEC and LCS representatives. G2 Esports and Team Liquid remain the West’s clearest contenders after strong regional seasons, yet both have historically fallen short in best-of-five series against Eastern opponents due to gaps in macro execution and late-game adaptation. No Western team has lifted the Summoner’s Cup since 2011, reinforcing the trader consensus reflected in the 93.5% implied probability for a non-Western winner.