Bilibili Gaming's 3-1 victory over Gen.G in the November 14 Worlds 2026 final locked in the LPL's first title since 2021, driving the region to near-certain market pricing. The Chinese squad advanced through a demanding path that included eliminating three LCK teams in knockouts after a 3-2 Swiss stage, showcasing superior adaptability in fast-paced macro and objective control compared to the LCK's more methodical style. Gen.G reached the final undefeated in earlier stages but faced a deeper bracket test against the LPL representative. An LCK win would have required a reversal in the decisive series or earlier upsets by other Korean squads, though the LPL's depth and recent international form made such outcomes unlikely once the bracket narrowed to the final.