After taking a break last year to accommodate the LTA, the Campeonato Brasileiro de League of Legends (CBLOL) is set for a grand return with the CBLOL Cup 2026. The event marks the commencement of the 2026 season, promising thrilling matches and fierce competition.
Kicking off the Season
The CBLOL Cup is scheduled to run from January 17th to February 28th, with the winner earning a coveted slot at First Stand, the year’s initial international League of Legends tournament. With top-tier Brazilian teams and emerging talents gathering at São Paulo’s Riot Games Arena, fans are in for a month of electrifying esports action. This tournament promises to showcase high-octane gameplay and competitive spirit as teams vie for international recognition.
CBLOL Cup 2026: Teams
The CBLOL Cup will host six Brazilian partner teams alongside two specially invited squads:
- Fluxo W7M
- FURIA
- Keyd Stars
- LOUD
- paiN Gaming
- RED Canids
- Leviatán
- LOS Grandes
Leviatán joins from the Liga Latinoamérica (LLA), while LOS comes in as a guest following Isurus Gaming’s departure after the 2026 Promotion Tournament.
Format
The competition begins with the Regular Season from January 17th to February 1st, consisting of BO1 matches among the eight teams. The top four will proceed to the Playoffs, a double-elimination round. The leading two seeds gain direct entry into the Upper Bracket Semifinals, with the top seed choosing their bracket position and potential opponents.
For seeds five to eight, the journey to the Playoffs involves a Play-In Stage:
- Seeds five and six clash in a BO3, with the winner securing a Playoffs spot as seed five.
- The loser faces the victor of a BO3 between the seventh and eighth seeds from the Regular Season.
- The remaining contenders battle in a BO5 for the final Playoffs position (seed six).
Playoffs run from February 7th to 28th, transitioning from BO3 to BO5 matches for crucial rounds, employing the Fearless Draft format.
Players to Watch at CBLOL Cup
Fresh team compositions bring new excitement to the CBLOL Cup. Leviatán’s revamped lineup includes experienced midlaner Eneas ‘Enga’ Protti, while paiN Gaming welcomes back veteran top laner Leonardo ‘Robo’ Souza. LOUD’s overhaul sees the addition of South Korean talent Ko ‘Youngjae’ Young-jae, playing abroad for the first time. Meanwhile, Keyd Stars strengthens their squad with Ling ‘Kaiwing’ Kai-wing, a pivotal signing after a successful 2025 season with CTBC Flying Roster.
How to Watch CBLOL Cup 2026?
Tickets for the initial six match days of CBLOL Cup 2026 are available from January 6th on the official website, with details for Playoffs and Grand Final tickets to follow on social media. For fans unable to attend in person, every game will be streamed in Portuguese on CBLOL’s official Twitch and YouTube channels. Additionally, the CBLOL Fantasy platform offers fans an interactive experience with weekly competitions and comprehensive tournament insights.