Gen.G Now Remain No.1 Thanks to T1’s MSI 2026 Run

Gen.G Stay No.1 in the World Despite Missing MSI 2026, Thanks to T1

Missing MSI 2026 looked like a big problem for Gen.G. Many fans believed they would lose the No.1 spot in the global League of Legends rankings. After all, teams like T1, Bilibili Gaming, and G2 Esports are playing on the international stage. They can earn more points and prove their form.

However, the latest Global Power Rankings tell a different story. Gen.G are still on top. More surprisingly, T1 have helped them stay there.

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Gen.G Stay on Top Without Playing at MSI 2026

According to the latest Global Power Rankings from LoL Esports, Gen.G are still ranked first with 1,525 points. Meanwhile, Bilibili Gaming sit second with 1,522 points. T1 are third with 1,503 points.

The gap between Gen.G and BLG is very small. Even so, it is enough for Gen.G to keep first place. This is surprising because Gen.G are not playing at MSI 2026.

Normally, missing a big international event hurts a team’s ranking. However, the Global Power Rankings do not only count wins and losses. They look at many other things too.

Why Gen.G Still Benefit from MSI 2026

The Global Power Rankings rate teams in several ways. They consider recent form, opponent strength, match dominance, long-term results, and regional strength.

Because of this, Gen.G can still benefit even without playing. When an LCK team does well at MSI, the whole region looks stronger. As a result, other LCK teams can also gain indirect value.

This is where T1 become important.

T1 Become Gen.G’s Unexpected Helper

T1 have started MSI 2026 in strong form. Faker and his teammates have looked sharp in the Play-In stage. They also earned convincing wins over Team Liquid and Karmine Corp.

These wins help T1 rise in the rankings. At the same time, they also make the LCK look stronger as a region. Therefore, Gen.G benefit from T1’s success.

In simple terms, every strong T1 win helps protect the image of the LCK. Because Gen.G already had a high score before MSI, this regional boost helps them stay ahead.

For that reason, many fans joked that T1 are acting like Gen.G’s “unofficial bodyguard” at MSI 2026.

BLG Can Still Overtake Gen.G

Still, Gen.G are not safe yet. BLG are only three points behind them. Therefore, the LPL champions could take first place very soon.

BLG are one of the strongest teams at MSI 2026. They have a strong roster and great form. If they beat more top teams, they may pass Gen.G in the rankings.

T1 are also a threat. If they keep winning, they can close the gap as well. As a result, Gen.G must watch MSI 2026 closely even though they are not competing.

Fans Debate the Ranking System

Gen.G staying No.1 without playing at MSI 2026 has caused debate in the LoL community.

Some fans think the system makes sense. They believe Gen.G deserve the top spot because of their long-term form and steady results.

However, others disagree. They think the world’s best team should prove itself at international events. Moreover, League of Legends changes very fast. The meta can shift in only a few weeks. Player form can also change quickly.

Because of this, some fans feel that Gen.G’s No.1 ranking is not fully convincing.

Gen.G Still Need to Prove Their Level

Overall, the Global Power Rankings should be seen as a useful guide, not a final answer. Gen.G are still one of the best teams in the world. They have been very consistent and have built a strong points total.

However, to prove they are truly the best, Gen.G still need to win on the international stage again.

For now, MSI 2026 has created a strange story. T1 are winning matches, but Gen.G are also gaining from it. The more T1 shine, the easier it becomes for Gen.G to stay at the top of the global rankings.

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