LCK Cup 2026 hits new peak of 1.5 million live viewers as T1 exits
The ongoing LCK Cup 2026 is nearing its end, and that means excitement is building among fans to see who will emerge as the representatives to qualify for the first international event of the new season. Unfortunately for its legions of fans, T1 will not be in the mix, although it did play a part in helping the tournament reach a new high for peak viewership.
During their Playoffs clash, the reigning League of Legends world champion side lost 2:3 to Dplus KIA after going up 2:0 to get knocked out of the event. This Lower Bracket Round 3 encounter ended up attracting just over 1.5 million Peak Viewers (PV), marking a new high for this pre-season competition in the South Korean circuit.
The top two at the LCK Cup 2026 will qualify for the First Stand 2026, just the second edition of the newest global championship on the League of Legends esports calendar. Gen.G has reached the Grand Final, ensuring it becomes the first team from across regions to seal its spot at this cross-regional competition.
T1's failure means that it will miss out on one of the few global championships it is yet to participate in for one more year. Moreover, its absence from the final few matches of the first LCK event of the year could affect its viewership potential, as the side attracts thousands of viewers whenever it plays the finals of any tournament.
The Lower Bracket Final between FearX and Dplus KIA will take place on February 28, with the winner advancing to the Grand Final against Gen.G. This encounter will be held on March 1, and readers can track the match results and any viewership insights on the tournament page.
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