LGD Gaming, Team Vitality, and Hanjin BRION Advance to Demacia Cup Global Invitational 2026 Playoffs

LGD Gaming and Team Vitality Secure Playoff Spots

LGD Gaming triumphed over JD Gaming with a 2-0 sweep. The match MVP was mid laner Tangyuan, who delivered a dominant performance with a 27 KDA (6.5 kills, 0.5 deaths, and 7 assists). On average, he dealt 17.5k damage and earned 12.8k gold per map. This victory allows LGD Gaming to advance to the playoffs with a 2-1 record, while JD Gaming (1-2) will continue their campaign in the next group stage round.

Team Vitality also clinched a playoff berth with a 2-0 victory over RED Canids. The standout performer was carry Carzzy, who averaged 6 kills, 1.9 deaths, and 7.9 assists (7.3 KDA). His average damage reached 34.7k per map, with 16.4k gold earned. Team Vitality concludes the third round with a 2-1 record, leaving RED Canids (1-2) to fight for survival in the group stage.

Hanjin BRION Edge Out NAVI in Decisive Series

The most competitive matchup of the round saw Hanjin BRION defeat Natus Vincere 2-1. Roamer was named MVP, finishing the series with an average KDA of 5.8 (6.1 kills, 2.1 deaths, and 6.1 assists). He contributed an average of 21k damage and 13.6k gold per map. Hanjin BRION moves into the playoffs with a 2-1 record, while Natus Vincere remains in the group stage with a 1-2 standing.

The Demacia Cup Global Invitational 2026 is currently taking place in China, running from October 3 to 17, with a total prize pool of approximately $223k.