The League of Legends (LoL) esports scene is heating up. Regional leagues are entering their respective Playoffs Stages, and teams are competing for spots at First Stand 2026. One such event is the upcoming LoL Championship Pacific (LCP) 2026 Split 1, where there’s only one coveted spot on the line.
Join us in the hype by discussing all the crucial LCP 2026 Split 1 Playoffs details, including the schedule, format, teams, streaming options, and our expert betting predictions.
Disclaimer: All odds quoted are accurate as of Feb. 10, 2026, and are subject to change.
LCP 2026 Split 1 Playoffs Schedule & Format
Running from Feb. 12 to March 1, the LCP 2026 Split 1 Playoffs Stage takes place live on LAN at the LCP Arena in Taipei, Taiwan.
After the four-week Regular Season, only six teams remain in contention for First Stand 2026. The Playoffs Stage features a double-elimination bracket, with the top two teams from the Regular Season starting in Round 2 and the 3rd- to 6th-place teams starting in Round 1.
All matches in the LCP 2026 Split 1 Playoffs Stage are best-of-five, using the Fearless Draft system. This system ensures that no Champion can be played more than once across an entire series.
Prize Pool Distribution
There is no cash prize pool in the LCP 2026 Split 1. Instead, the top team will claim a coveted spot at First Stand 2026, which runs from March 16 to 22 in São Paulo. One team will represent the LCP region in Brazil, while all the other teams will cheer them on as spectators.
There’s also some vital Championship Points (CP) on the line, which are pivotal in qualifying for Worlds 2026.
- 1st place wins 20 CP
- 2nd place wins 15 CP
- 3rd place wins 10 CP
- 4th place wins 5 CP
How To Watch LCP 2026 Split 1 Playoffs
You can watch all the LCP 2026 Split 1 Playoffs matches right here at Thunderpick. First, navigate to our League of Legends page. Then select the camera icon next to any matchup to open the stream, or select an option from the “Live” tab. A stream will appear for you to enjoy, as well as a bet slip so you can place wagers on several in-play markets.
You can also stream the matches on LCP’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.
Teams & Playoffs Matches At LCP 2026 Split 1
Below are details on all the matches remaining in the LCP 2026 Split 1 Playoffs, including dates, teams, and the bracket format.
- Round 1A (Feb. 12) – GAM Esports vs. SoftBank HAWKS.
- Round 1B (Feb. 13) – CTBC Flying Oyster vs. Ground Zero.
- Round 2A (Feb. 14) – Secret Whales vs. Winner of Round 1A.
- Round 2B (Feb. 15) – Deep Cross Gaming vs Winner of Round 1B.
- Upper Bracket Final (Feb. 26) – Winners of Round 2 matches.
- Round 3 Lower Bracket (Feb. 27) – Losers of Round 2 matches.
- Lower Bracket Final (Feb. 28) – Loser of UB Final vs. Winner of Round 3 LB.
- Grand Final (March 1) – Winner of UB Final vs. Winner of LB Final.
Our LCP 2026 Split 1 Playoffs Predictions
To create our LCP 2026 Split 1 Playoffs betting predictions, we considered matchup histories, results, player form in the Regular Season, and official Global LoL Power Rankings.
We added matchup odds (in Decimal and American formats) and implied probabilities to indicate the chance of a team winning.
Important: These predictions reflect the perceived strength of teams based on historical trends and the latest available odds. This analysis should not be interpreted as betting advice. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Always gamble responsibly.
Secret Whales (#1)
Secret Whales have blown us away with their incredible form and deep tactical decision-making during the Regular Season. The gifted all-Vietnamese squad has a 6–1 match record and the best game record at 13–3 in LCP 2026 Split 1 thus far.
There’s a high degree of confidence in the ability of Secret Whales to beat everyone who remains in the Playoffs Stage, if they can keep up their current form. They are an unstoppable force on Summoner’s Rift.
Odds of 1.10 (-1000.00) indicate there’s a 90.91% chance that GAM Esports will defeat SoftBank HAWKS and face Secret Whales in Round 2. The potential matchup inspires confidence in Secret Whales, who decimated GAM Esports with a clean 2–0 in the Regular Season.
Secret Whales roster:
- Trần “Hiro02” Hậu
- Lê Văn “Hizto” Hoàng Hải
- Trần “Dire” Duy Đức
- Hoàng “Eddie” Công Nghĩa
- Trần “Bie” Đức Hiếu
- Chen “WarHorse” Ju-chih (Head Coach)
Deep Cross Gaming (#2)
As our 2nd pick to make a deep run in the LCP 2026 Split 1 Playoffs, Deep Cross Gaming starts in Round 2, thanks to their 6–1 match record in the Regular Season, boasting the 2nd-best game record at 13–6.
They’re the only team to beat Secret Whales in the LCP 2026 Split 1 thus far, in a close 2–1 slugfest. Deep Cross Gaming secured a spot in the main league with a brilliant 3–0 run in the LCP 2026 Promotion in October 2025, boasting a 9–1 record.
Deep Cross Gaming has the momentum to go all the way at LCP 2026 Split 1 Playoffs. CTBC Flying Oyster is a clear favorite to beat Ground Zero in Round 1. If this occurs, Deep Cross Gaming will have to face the LCP 2025 Finals champions. The good news: they’ve already reverse-swept CTBC Flying Oyster in the Regular Season.
Deep Cross Gaming roster:
- Lo “Flauren” Chak-kin
- Wu “POP9” Yi-han
- Kuo “HongSuo” Bei-yi
- Chen “Feng” Chun-feng
- Liu “ShiauC” Chia-hao
- Chen “REFRA1N” Kuan-Ting (Head Coach)
CTBC Flying Oyster (#3)
CTBC Flying Oyster dominated the LCP last year, winning the Kickoff, Mid-Season, and Finals events. At big international events, the squad performed well, placing 3rd-4th at First Stand 2025, 5th-6th at MSI 2025, and 5th-8th at Worlds 2025. That’s why they’re #7 on the Global LoL Power Rankings, and #1 in LCP.
However, CTBC Flying Oyster faltered multiple times in the LCP 2026 Split 1 Regular Season, narrowly making it to the Playoffs Stage with a 3–4 match record and an 8–9 game record.
In the Round 1 matchup, CTBC Flying Oyster is heavily favored to defeat Ground Zero. Odds of 1.32 (-312.50) translate to an implied probability of 75.76% that CTBC Flying Oyster smash their opponents to face Deep Cross Gaming in Round 2.
If CTBC Flying Oyster can fly high in the Playoffs Stage and possibly take revenge on Deep Cross Gaming, the sky’s the limit.
CTBC Flying Oyster roster:
- Hsu “Rest” Shih-chieh
- Zhao “Shadow” Zhiqiang
- Lee “Pungyeon” Jong-hyuk
- Chiu “Doggo” Tzu-chuan
- Chiu “2274” Chang-an
- Wong “Chawy” Xing Lei (Head Coach)
Which LCP Team Will Qualify For First Stand?
We can’t wait to see what goes down on Summoner’s Rift in the coming days. Will Secret Whales or Deep Cross Gaming keep up their dominant performances into the Playoffs Stage, clashing in the Grand Final of LCP 2026 Split 1? Or could reigning LCP champions CTBC Flying Oyster recover to defend their crown?
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