Worlds 2026: Bilibili Gaming vs Dplus KIA becomes event's most popular quarterfinal
The third Worlds 2026 quarterfinal saw a return of the iconic LPL-LCK rivalry, as Bilibili Gaming faced off against Dplus KIA. According to Esports Charts, it reached 1.64 million Peak Viewers, making it the most popular of the three Knockout Stage matches held so far.
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Bilibili Gaming vs. Dplus KIA 2026 viewership compared to previous LPL-LCK quarterfinals
This series between Chinese and Korean representatives peaked at 1,640,662 viewers. It was 8.22% more than the previous most popular quarterfinal encounter at the League of Legends World Championship 2026, when Gen.G beat LYON 3:0.
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Compared to the previous time LCK and LPL teams met in the quarterfinals of the LoL World Championship, the PV number was much lower. However, that match involved T1, who beat Anyone's Legend 3:2 in a hard-fought encounter last year, with the match hitting nearly 3.92 million PV.
The three quarterfinals so far at Worlds 2026 may have surpassed 1 million peak concurrent viewers, but they have lagged behind the viewership seen at the Swiss Stage. The six most popular matches at this iconic LoL tournament have come at the Swiss Stage, with three of them involving T1.
Bilibili Gaming looking to reach second Worlds final in three years
The LPL powerhouse has arguably been the most dominant side in the domestic circuit in the post-pandemic era. However, in a reflection of China's recent struggles at the LoL Worlds, Bilibili Gaming has not been able to convert this momentum into success at the biggest global League of Legends event, although it did reach the Worlds 2024 Grand Final.
And it won't be an easy ride, as Bilibili Gaming will face the winner of the last quarterfinal between T1 and Karmine Corp. A T1 win will set up another LCK-LPL playoffs clash, and that could also decide how well the competition eventually does in terms of audience reach.
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