{"id":15258,"date":"2026-05-20T12:11:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/?p=15258"},"modified":"2026-05-20T12:21:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T12:21:26","slug":"lpl-2026-split-2-playoffs-betting-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/lpl-2026-split-2-playoffs-betting-predictions","title":{"rendered":"LPL 2026 Split 2 Playoffs Betting Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 13th season of the League of Legends<\/a> Pro League (LPL) enters its second split to determine the teams that qualify for the next major international event: the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI). With regional pride on the line, the pressure is higher than ever as China\u2019s top teams clash for a shot at glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find everything you need to know about the LPL 2026 Split 2<\/a>, including the tournament schedule, format, squads, and prize pool distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/em><\/strong> All odds and statistics are accurate as of May 18, 2026, and are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LPL 2026 Split 2 Schedule & Format<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The LPL 2026 Split 2 Playoffs runs from May 23 to June 14, 2026, concluding with the Grand Final at the prestigious Shanghai League Arena in Shanghai, China. The tournament features the top 12 teams from the Regular Season and is divided into two phases: Play-In and Bracket Stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Play-In (May 23-24) will include the bottom four teams from Group Ascend and the top four from Group Nirvana. They\u2019ll compete in a double\/single round-robin, with all matches played as best-of-five series under Hard Fearless Draft<\/a> rules. The winners will advance, while the losers will be eliminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bracket Stage (May 29-June 14) will see the top four teams from Group Ascend join the four Play-In winners in a double-elimination bracket. All matches will be played as best-of-five series using Hard Fearless Draft, with the higher-seeded Group Ascend teams selecting their Round 1 opponents based on Regular Season placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the LPL 2026 Split 2 Playoffs schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage<\/strong><\/td>Date<\/strong><\/td>Time (BST)<\/strong><\/td>Time (PST)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Play-In<\/td>May 23-24<\/td>07:0010:00<\/td>23:0002:00<\/td><\/tr>
Round 1<\/td>May 29-June 3<\/td>10:00<\/td>02:00<\/td><\/tr>
Round 2<\/td>May 31-June 6<\/td>10:00<\/td>02:00<\/td><\/tr>
Round 3<\/td>June 8<\/td>10:00<\/td>02:00<\/td><\/tr>
Round 4<\/td>June 7-13<\/td>10:00<\/td>02:00<\/td><\/tr>
Grand Finals<\/td>June 14<\/td>10:00<\/td>02:00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For more detailed match fixtures and results, visit the official <\/em>LoL Esports website<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prize Pool Distribution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The LPL 2026 Split 2 Playoffs has a \u00a52.8 million prize pool (~$412,000 USD) and 320 Championship Points that contribute to qualifying for Worlds. Additionally, the top two teams will qualify for MSI, while the LPL 2026 Split 2 champions will also secure a spot at the Esports World Cup 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prize money and points will be distributed as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place<\/strong><\/td>Prize Money<\/strong><\/td>LPL Championship Points<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/td>\u00a51,300,000<\/td>110<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/td>\u00a5700,000<\/td>80<\/td><\/tr>
3rd<\/td>\u00a5300,000<\/td>50<\/td><\/tr>
4th<\/td>\u00a5200,000<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
5th-6th<\/td>\u00a5150,000 (each)<\/em><\/td>15 (each)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
7th-8th<\/td>–<\/em><\/td>10 (each)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Totals<\/strong><\/td>\u00a52,800,000<\/strong><\/td>320<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How To Watch LPL 2026 Split 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can tune into the LPL 2026 Split 2 on the League of Legends betting<\/a> page at Thunderpick. Just select the \u201cLive\u201d tab to view ongoing matches and click the camera icon to enter Live Mode. From there, you can follow the action and place in-play bets via the Bet Slip as the games unfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer, you can also catch the official Mandarin broadcasts on Tencent Video<\/a>, Huya<\/a>, Bilibili<\/a>, and Douyu<\/a>, with English-language simulcasts available on YouTube<\/a> and Twitch<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teams Competing At LPL 2026 Split 2 Playoffs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The LPL 2026 Split 2 Playoffs will feature the top 12 teams from the Regular Season, including the top eight sides from Group Ascend and the top four from Group Nirvana. Here are all the teams and their seeding order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bracket Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n