Kha Y Tran After a decisive win over Team Top, Team Mid officially secured a place in the LCK Season Opening 2026 Grand Final. The victory confirmed their status as one of the tournament favorites.
Both Team Top and Team Mid were widely considered the strongest teams at the event. Therefore, their clash quickly became one of the most anticipated matches of the Season Opening. Moreover, the game featured star players such as Zeus, Kiin, Chovy, ShowMaker, and especially Faker, raising expectations even higher.
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Match Progression
From the early stages, Team Mid took control of the game’s tempo. They picked up key kills and, at the same time, secured important objectives across the map. As a result, their gold and vision advantages steadily increased.
Meanwhile, the mid laners applied constant pressure in the center of the map. They coordinated well with the jungler to extend their lead. Team Top, however, struggled to respond. Despite strong solo laners, they failed to find clean openings for favorable team fights. Consequently, they lost control over key areas of the map.
Match Result
After approximately 29 minutes of intense competition, Team Mid defeated Team Top with a 1–0 scoAfter around 29 minutes of intense gameplay, Team Mid defeated Team Top with a 1–0 scoreline. Not only did Team Mid lead in kills, but they also dominated objectives and resources. In addition, their superior map control allowed them to close out the match confidently.
Final stats:
- Match duration: ~29 minutes
- Total kills: Team Mid 17 – 13 Team Top
Ultimately, Team Mid’s superior team-fight execution and objective control proved decisive. Thanks to this win, they advanced to the tournament’s grand final.
Match Highlights
- Team Mid showcased exceptional experience, especially in macro play and objective control.
- Most importantly, Team Mid secured the first Baron Nashor around the 20-minute mark. This moment created a significant gold lead and full vision control.
- Later, during the second Baron fight, Team Mid once again prevailed. As a result, they used the Baron buff to apply heavy pressure, push lanes, and destroy Team Top’s Nexus.
Final Thoughts
Overall, this Kick-Off match was more than just a season opener. It clearly highlighted the strong influence of mid laners in the current meta. With effective roaming and map-wide impact, Team Mid dictated the game from start to finish.
Although Team Top featured elite top-lane talent, they could not break through the consistent pressure. In the end, Team Mid’s superior coordination and control secured them a well-deserved spot in the LCK Season Opening 2026 Grand Final.
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