Kha Y Tran The clash between Weibo Gaming and Top Esports on March 2, 2026, in the LPL 2026 Split 1 Playoffs delivered one of the most exciting series of the tournament. After five intense games, WBG secured a 3–2 victory, allowing them to continue their run in the lower bracket while TES were officially eliminated from the competition.
Watch the match highlights at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUEOjwGGYQ4
Match Overview
- Tournament: LPL 2026 Split 1 Playoffs
- Format: Best of 5 (BO5)
- Result: Weibo Gaming 3 – 2 Top Esports
- Date: March 2, 2026
Detailed Game-by-Game Breakdown
Game 1: WBG Dominate from the Start
Right from the opening game, Weibo Gaming showed excellent preparation and a clear game plan.
At the 5-minute mark, jungler Jiejie secured an early advantage by successfully ganking mid lane with Vi, helping Xiaohu gain priority over Creme. From there, WBG began to snowball the game by controlling neutral objectives.
Around the 12-minute mark, WBG secured the first Dragon and established strong map control. Meanwhile, TES struggled to respond as they were losing across multiple lanes.
The mid game highlighted the outstanding performance of AD carry Elk on Miss Fortune. During a crucial team fight near the Dragon pit, Elk’s ultimate dealt massive damage, allowing WBG to eliminate three TES players.
With a huge gold and objective advantage, WBG closed out the game at 31 minutes, finishing with a 26–8 kill score and more than 14,000 gold lead. Jiejie was named MVP of Game 1 thanks to his dominant jungle performance.
Game 2: TES Strike Back
After losing the first game, Top Esports quickly adjusted their strategy.
TES focused on jungle control and side-lane pressure. Jungler naiyou on Naafiri constantly looked for ganks, helping TES regain momentum during the early stages of the game.
At the 15-minute mark, TES won a crucial fight around the Rift Herald, securing the first turret and reclaiming the gold lead.
Although WBG tried to keep the game balanced in the mid game, TES showed stronger team fight execution. In particular, top laner 369 played a key role with K’Sante, initiating several decisive fights.
After 33 minutes, TES secured the victory and tied the series 1–1. Naiyou was awarded the MVP of Game 2.
Game 3: WBG Regain Control
Game 3 highlighted Weibo Gaming’s strong coordination.
During the laning phase, top laner Zika gained an early advantage with Renekton against 369’s Gangplank. This gave WBG an additional strong damage source for team fights.
At the 18-minute mark, WBG secured the first Baron of the game, which allowed them to expand their gold lead and take control of the map.
Although TES attempted to stall the game, WBG maintained their lead and executed their strategy cleanly. After 32 minutes, WBG closed the game with a 15–11 kill score, taking a 2–1 lead in the series.
Once again, Jiejie played a crucial role with his jungle control and objective management.
Game 4: TES Force a Decisive Game 5
Facing elimination, Top Esports came into Game 4 with a strong and aggressive approach.
TES focused heavily on mid lane pressure early in the game. Creme delivered an excellent performance on Viktor, constantly challenging Xiaohu during the laning phase.
Meanwhile, 369 had a standout game on Rek’Sai in the top lane. His roaming and team fight initiations helped TES gain the upper hand in several skirmishes.
The turning point occurred at 24 minutes when TES won a massive team fight near Baron, wiping out WBG and securing the objective.
With the Baron buff, TES pushed their advantage and ended the game after 30 minutes, winning 23–14 and forcing the series into a decisive Game 5.
Game 5: WBG Close Out the Series
The final game was extremely tense, with both teams playing cautiously during the early stages.
For the first 15 minutes, neither side gained a significant advantage. However, the turning point came at 20 minutes, when WBG won a key team fight around the Dragon pit.
From that moment onward, WBG began to snowball the game. Elk once again became the focal point of the team with massive damage output during team fights.
At the 30-minute mark, WBG secured Baron and pushed directly into TES’s base. Despite TES’s attempts to defend, they were unable to withstand WBG’s overwhelming pressure.
After 35 minutes, WBG finished the game with a 25–12 kill score, winning the series 3–2.
Elk was named MVP of Game 5 and was widely considered the standout player of the entire BO5.
Draft Analysis
The draft phase played a crucial role throughout the BO5 series between WBG and TES, as both teams built compositions centered around mid-game team fighting.
WBG prioritized aggressive engage champions. Jungler Jiejie frequently picked proactive champions like Vi, allowing the team to create early skirmishes and pickoffs. Meanwhile, Elk was given high-damage team fight champions such as Miss Fortune, enabling WBG to maximize their 5v5 fighting potential.
On the other hand, TES opted for a more balanced composition focused on map control and scaling. Top laner 369 often selected tank or engage champions like K’Sante, while mid laner Creme served as the primary AP damage source.
Overall, WBG favored aggressive compositions, whereas TES leaned toward controlled gameplay and counter-engage strategies. However, in the decisive game, WBG drafted the stronger team fight composition, which ultimately helped them secure the series victory.
Key Highlights
- Both teams traded blows throughout the five games. WBG took the lead twice, but TES consistently responded to equalize the score. As a result, the series went all the way to a decisive fifth game.
- Jiejie delivered a consistently strong performance throughout the series. His early ganks and objective control allowed WBG to gain advantages in multiple games.
- Elk was the key factor behind WBG’s victory. His positioning and damage output in team fights played a crucial role in securing the win.
- Despite the loss, Top Esports also showed impressive resilience. 369 and Creme created several strong team fight opportunities that pushed the series to five games.
Significance of the Victory
With this victory, Weibo Gaming continue their journey in the lower bracket of the LPL 2026 Split 1 Playoffs, keeping their championship hopes alive.
Meanwhile, the loss means that Top Esports have been eliminated from the tournament.
For WBG, this win is extremely important as it keeps them in contention for the LPL title and potential international tournament qualification later in the year.
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