LCK squads hold the clearest edge in the 2026 League of Legends World Championship because Gen.G, Hanwha Life Esports, T1, and Dplus KIA combine proven international pedigree with superior regional depth after HLE captured MSI 2026. Trader pricing at 68.5 percent reflects that four-team contingent and consistent LCK success in prior major events. LPL representatives Anyone’s Legend, Bilibili Gaming, Top Esports, and Invictus Gaming sit at 25.5 percent on the strength of BLG’s MSI final appearance and AL’s domestic title, yet remain viewed as the only plausible challenger. LEC, LCS, LCP, and CBLOL entries trail at single-digit or lower implied probabilities because their lineups historically struggle to advance deep in Swiss or knockout stages against the top two regions. The tournament opens October 15 in Los Angeles.