The LoL Asian Games 2026 Grand Final will be played between South Korea and Chinese Taipei on October 2. The best-of-5 series starts at 12 pm JST at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Japan. South Korea beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the semifinals. Chinese Taipei beat Vietnam by the same score.
This article covers the finalists, their path to the final, the format, the start time, and where to watch.
LoL Asian Games 2026 Grand Final Teams and Schedule
South Korea and Chinese Taipei both won their semifinals on October 1. Both teams also qualified directly for the tournament through invitations.
Here are the match details:
| Match Details | Key Information |
|---|---|
| Match | South Korea vs Chinese Taipei |
| Format | Best-of-5 |
| Date | October 2, 2026 |
| Start time | 12 pm JST and KST (8:30 am IST) |
| Venue | Aichi Sky Expo, Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture |
Eight national teams entered the League of Legends event. The Games run from September 19 to October 4 across Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture.
How South Korea and Chinese Taipei Reached the Final
Chinese Taipei beat Vietnam 2-0 in the first semifinal. They had finished second in Group B with a 2-1 record. They lost to South Korea in the group stage on September 30, but beat Hong Kong and India.
South Korea beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the second semifinal. South Korea are the defending champions from the previous Asian Games.
Vietnam and Saudi Arabia both take bronze medals. The event has no bronze medal match, so both semifinal losers get a medal. Vietnam had finished fourth at the previous Games.
Rematch of the Previous Asian Games Final
The grand final repeats the gold medal match from the Hangzhou Games. Chinese Taipei reached the final for the second time in a row. South Korea won gold at the previous Games.
The group stage meeting between the two teams went to South Korea. Chinese Taipei will look to change that result in the final.
Asian Games 2026 LoL Format and Rules
The tournament had 2 stages:
- Group stage: Two groups of 4 teams played a single round-robin in best-of-1 matches. The top 2 teams from each group advanced.
- Knockout stage: A single-elimination bracket with best-of-3 semifinals and a best-of-5 final.
Matches use the Hard Fearless Draft. Each champion can be picked only once by either team during a series. The event runs on LoL patch 26.18.
Players represent their countries rather than their usual esports organizations.
How to Watch the LoL Asian Games 2026
The Asian Games do not use the usual Riot Games streams on YouTube and Twitch. Coverage goes through regional broadcast partners, so the channel depends on your country.
- India: Sony Sports Network on TV and SonyLIV for streaming. Both are paid.
- South Korea: Asian Games SPOTV on Chzzk, which requires a Korean VPN outside the country.
- United States: Willow TV on Sling or Amazon Prime Video.
Check your local Asian Games broadcaster if your country is not listed.
