Allen residents will welcome a major esports showcase next month as the Credit Union of Texas Event Center becomes the venue for the 2026 League of Legends World Championship quarterfinals. The event, scheduled from November 3 to November 6, will feature eight top international teams competing in single‑elimination best‑of‑five series, bringing thousands of fans and significant economic activity to the city.
According to RG.org, the quarterfinal match‑ups are as follows, all beginning at 5 p.m. ET:
- Nov. 3 – Top Esports vs. Invictus Gaming
- Nov. 4 – Gen.G vs. LYON
- Nov. 5 – Dplus KIA vs. Bilibili Gaming
- Nov. 6 – T1 vs. Karmine Corp
The schedule places the semifinals on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8 in the same Allen venue, with the championship final slated for Nov. 14 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The knockout stage will use the Fearless Draft format, meaning champions selected earlier in a series cannot be chosen again in that series.
North America’s sole representative, LYON, earned its quarterfinal berth by defeating LOS 2‑1 in the final Swiss‑stage match, becoming the last LCS team to advance. LYON’s path included a 2‑0 opening run over Team Secret Whales and Karmine Corp, a loss to Gen.G, a defeat by Invictus Gaming, and a comeback win over LOS after dropping the first game. RG.org notes that LYON overcame a large gold deficit in Game 2 of that series.
Other quarterfinalists include Gen.G, which entered the knockout round with a perfect 3‑0 Swiss record, and Dplus KIA, the only other team to finish the Swiss stage undefeated. Karmine Corp represents the LEC as its lone survivor, while Bilibili Gaming and T1 round out the field after strong performances in the Swiss stage.
Fans in Texas cannot place sports bets on the matches, as betting on esports remains illegal in the state, though RG.org mentions that betting options are available in states where it is permitted.
What’s next: Allen’s residents can attend the quarterfinals beginning Nov. 3, with tickets available through the event center’s box office and online portal. The semifinals follow on Nov. 7 and 8, and the city will host a fan‑experience zone featuring player meet‑and‑greets, merchandise booths, and local food vendors. The championship final will move to New York on Nov. 14.
Sources: rg.org
