Fnatic’s League of Legends squad has missed the cut for the LEC Spring 2026 playoffs.
Joining Fnatic on the sidelines, Team Heretics, SK Gaming and Shifters have also been eliminated from the tournament.
Who will play in the LEC Spring 2026 playoffs?
The LEC Spring 2026 group stage is still underway, with six marquee matchups scheduled for May 8–10 as part of LEC Roadtrip Week. Breaking away from the usual studio setting, Karmine Corp, G2 Esports, Movistar KOI, and GIANTX are headed to the Spanish capital to compete live at the Madrid Arena.
The teams competing in LEC Roadtrip Week have already secured their playoff spots and are now fighting for seeding. While Karmine Corp is locked into a second-place finish regardless of the results, there is plenty at stake for G2 Esports, Movistar KOI and GIANTX. These three will be battling for a crucial spot in the upper bracket to avoid a risky lower-bracket start. Meanwhile, the rest of the league has already wrapped up its schedule, leaving their final standings entirely in the hands of the Madrid matchups.
LEC Spring 2026 Playoff participants:
When will the LEC Spring 2026 playoff matches start?
The top four teams from the LEC Spring 2026 group stage will advance to the upper bracket, earning a double-elimination advantage. Teams finishing fifth and sixth will start in the lower bracket, where a single loss means elimination.
The LEC Spring 2026 playoffs are set to kick off on May 23, culminating in the Grand Finals on June 7. The stakes are incredibly high, as the top two finishers will represent Europe at the Mid-Season Invitational 2026 in Daejeon, South Korea. Additionally, the Spring Split champion will secure an automatic invitation to the Esports World Cup 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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What is the current viewership of LEC Spring 2026?
During Weeks 1-6, the LEC Spring 2026 peak viewership sits at 309,400 — a milestone reached during the Week 5 clash between Fnatic and Karmine Corp. These figures are currently underwhelming compared to previous years; nearly every week of the LEC Spring 2025 group stage outperformed this season's metrics, with last year's peak hitting 416,000 concurrent viewers.
LEC Spring 2026 is currently trailing behind the viewership trends set in previous seasons. While the league typically sees a 30% spike in peak viewership once the playoffs begin, much will depend on the specific matchups and whether the region’s powerhouse teams can make deep runs.
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