BLG defeated Gen.G 3-1 to claim the League of Legends 2026 World Championship title. Mid laner Zhuo Ding (Knight) was named the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP), becoming the first Chinese mid laner to win the World Championship.
This marks the LPL region's second Summoner's Cup victory since EDward Gaming's win in 2021. Knight claiming both the championship and the FMVP makes this victory a historic breakthrough for Chinese mid laners at the World Championship.
The mid lane matchup between Knight and Chovy was one of the focal points of the finals. Although Gen.G won the first game, Knight once held a lead of over 100 CS and gradually expanded his influence in subsequent games. His final kill, death, and assist numbers weren't particularly outstanding, but his presence on the map was key to BLG's victory.
Throughout the series, Knight applied constant pressure with Cassiopeia and dealt damage in team fights with Viktor. In the decisive fourth game, he frequently roamed and initiated fights with Twisted Fate, leaving Gen.G struggling to respond.
After receiving the award, Knight responded to pre-match doubts about whether he and BLG could defeat Chovy and Gen.G. He stated that the team ultimately succeeded, saying, "We are the strongest team, we are the best."
Detailed report from foreign media:
According to Insider Gaming, Bilibili Gaming (BLG) mid laner Zhuo 'Knight' Ding was named the MVP of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship.
BLG defeated Gen.G 3-1 to win the 2026 League of Legends World Championship, securing the Summoner's Cup for the LPL for the first time since EDward Gaming's victory in 2021.
All eyes were on the mid lane duel between Knight and Jeong 'Chovy' Ji-hoon, but Knight clearly had the upper hand.
Knight is the first Chinese mid laner to win the League of Legends World Championship and receive the Finals MVP award. Although the series didn't go to five games, this may still be one of the most exciting League of Legends World Championship finals in history.
In the first game, Chovy performed brilliantly, landing multiple stuns with Syndra to help Gen.G secure the win, despite them missing every Elemental Drake and the first Elder Dragon. However, Knight also played exceptionally well, leading by over 100 CS and suppressing the player known for his CS leads with "Flame Horizon."
After that, Knight began to take over the entire series, while Chovy faded into the shadows.
Although Knight didn't post any standout KDA stats, his impact across the map was the key to BLG's victory. His Cassiopeia applied immense pressure, his Viktor tore through Gen.G in team fights, and in the decisive game, Gen.G couldn't find a way to counter the opportunities he created with Twisted Fate.
After being named MVP, Knight said, "Maybe before the match, many people underestimated us. They thought I couldn't beat Chovy, and BLG couldn't beat Gen.G. But we did it. So finally, I can announce to the world... we are the strongest team, we are the best."