Gen.G won the 2026 LCK playoffs, with Hanwha Life Esports as runners-up.
- Hanwha Life Esports: automatic Worlds 2026 berth as MSI 2026 champions
- Dplus KIA: took the last Korean spot via the lower bracket
Correction: an earlier version reported a T1 vs Gen.G final; that was inaccurate and has been replaced.