KT Rolster vs Hanjin Breon Play-In Preview: Two Teams Battle for PO Seed 5
KT Rolster and Hanjin Breon are set to face off in the first Play-In match of the 2026 LCK, with the winner securing a direct spot in the Playoffs as the fifth seed.
The two teams met twice during the regular season, splitting their encounters. KT Rolster, who finished fifth in the Legend group after a six-game losing streak at the end of the season, will play against Hanjin Breon, the top team in the Rise group with a 10-16 record.
The match begins on August 26. The winner advances to the Playoffs, while the loser will compete for the final playoff ticket against the winner of the Nongshim RedForce vs BNK FearX match on August 28.
This is a crucial showdown between two evenly matched sides that traded victories during the regular season, setting the stage for a decisive battle in the post-season.