T1 begins their “climb” in the LCK 2026 Rounds 1-2 group stage
After the recent “honeymoon” phase, counting from T1 Homeground’s first match to now, the reigning 2025 World Champion is preparing to enter an extremely challenging “climb” stage in LCK 2026 Rounds 1-2. From week 6 to the final week of the group stage, T1 will face very tough opponents, directly affecting their position on the leaderboard, as every team will put in full effort to keep their hopes alive for the Road to MSI 2026.
The rare opponent unlikely to trouble T1 at this point is probably only DNS, who sits at the bottom with a long losing streak. But immediately after that, teams like DK, Gen.G, and KT await T1. Moreover, if BRO or NS perform at their peak, they can definitely challenge the “Red Team”.
Meanwhile, HLE will have the opportunity to solidify their top spot and winning streak in week 6, as they only face DNS and KRX. HLE could break away from the chasing pack with a perfect win, especially as DK, KT, and T1 face off against each other. Gen.G also has a “lighter” week with opponents NS and KRX.
Latest LCK 2026 Rounds 1-2 Schedule
