CBLOL Cup 2026: Schedule, Format, Teams & How To Watch
After the dramatic rise and fall of the LTA experiment, the Campeonato Brasileiro de League of Legends (CBLOL) is back in action for 2026. Seeking to reclaim its identity after a failed merger that led to a decline in LoL viewership, the league now returns with an all-new “Copa CBLOL” format.
This guide provides everything you need to follow the first stage of CBLOL 2026, including the schedule and format, participating teams, and details on how to watch it online.
CBLOL Cup 2026 Dates & Location
The CBLOL Cup 2026 will commence on January 17 and end on February 28, 2026. It will be held at the Riot Games Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.
CBLOL Cup 2026 Schedule
This table outlines the current schedule of the CBLOL Cup 2026, including each stage, match dates, and start times.
| Stage | Matchup | Match Date | Match Start Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | Vivo Keyd Stars vs. paiN Gaming RED Canids Kalunga vs. Fluxo FURIA vs. LOUD LOS vs. Vivo Keyd Stars LEVIATHAN vs. FURY | January 17 | 8:00 PST 9:00 PST 10:00 PST 11:00 PST 12:00 PST |
| Flow vs. LOS paiN Gaming vs. FURIA Vivo Keyd Stars vs. Fluxo paiN Gaming vs. LOUD LEVIATÁN vs. RED Canids Kalunga | January 18 | ||
| LEVIATÁN vs. LOS RED Canids Kalunga vs. FURIA Vivo Keyd Stars vs. LEVIATÁN LOUD vs. LOS Fluxo vs. paiN Gaming | January 24 | ||
| RED Canids Kalunga vs. LOUD Flow vs. Leviathan paiN Gaming vs. RED Canids Kalunga LOUD vs. Vivo Keyd Stars LOS vs. FURIA | January 25 | ||
| Vivo Keyd Stars vs. RED Canids Kalunga FURIA vs. Fluxo LOS vs. paiN Gaming LEVIATÁN vs. LOUD | January 31 | 8:00 PST 9:00 PST 10:00 PST 11:00 PST |
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| LOS vs. RED Canids Kalunga FURIA vs. Vivo Keyd Stars paiN Gaming vs. LEVIATÁN LOUD vs. Flow | February 1 | ||
| Play-In Round 1 | TBD | February 2 | 13:00 PST 16:00 PST |
| Play-In Last Chance | TBD | February 3 | 13:00 PST |
| Upper Bracket Quarter-Finals | TBD | February 7 | 8:00 PST 11:00 PST |
| Upper Bracket Semifinals | TBD | February 8 | |
| Lower Bracket Elimination Match | TBD | February 14 | 8:00 PST |
| Lower Bracket Elimination Match | TBD | February 15 | |
| Upper Bracket Final | TBD | February 21 | |
| Lower Bracket Semifinal | TBD | February 22 | |
| Lower Bracket Final | TBD | February 23 | |
| Grand Final | TBD | February 28 |
Note: For official match fixtures, please refer to the CBLOL account on X
CBLOL Cup 2026 Format
The CBLOL Cup 2026 arrives with a major format change, increasing the total number of games by 57% compared to LTA Split 1 2025 to make the tournament more dynamic and engaging. The event has been renamed from Split 1 to “Copa CBLOL” (Portuguese for CBLOL Cup).
The tournament will be divided into three phases: the Group Stage, the Play-In, and the Playoffs.
Regular Season
In the Regular Season (January 17 to February 1), eight LoL teams will play best-of-one matches in a single round-robin format. The top four teams that emerge will advance directly to the Playoffs, and the remaining teams will proceed to the Play-In for a shot at redemption.
Play-In
The Play-In (February 2–3) will follow a single-elimination format, with matches played as best-of-three series, except for the Finals, which will be played as a best-of-five series. The fifth and sixth-seeded teams from the Group Stage will start in the Upper Bracket Final, while the teams placed 7th and 8th will begin from the Lower Bracket Semifinal.
The two Play-In winners will qualify as Seed 5 and Seed 6 in the Playoffs. All remaining teams will be eliminated.
Playoffs
The Playoffs (February 7–28) will follow a double-elimination format, with all matches played as a best-of-five series. A total of six teams will compete in this stage, comprising four teams from the Group Stage and two teams qualified from the Play-In.
Seeding will work as follows:
- The 1st and 2nd seeded teams in the Group Stage get a bye to the Upper Bracket Semifinals.
- The 1st placed team can choose their bracket position, effectively selecting their potential opponents.
- The 3rd and 6th placed teams will start in Upper Bracket Round 1.
- The losing teams from the Upper Bracket Round 1 will drop to the Lower Bracket Round 1.
The winner of CBLOL Cup 2026 will get a direct ticket to First Stand 2026, Riot’s opening international event of the season.
Prize Pool Distribution
No prize money has been announced for the CBLOL Cup 2026.
Teams Competing At CBLOL Cup 2026
The Brazilian franchise league will host eight LoL teams, each of which will fight relentlessly to lock in a spot at First Stand in Brazil. The list of contenders includes seven partner teams and one guest slot.
- Fluxo W7M
- FURIA
- Vivo Keyd Stars
- LOUD
- paiN Gaming
- RED Canids Kalunga
- Leviatán
- Los Grandes
Note: On December 4, 2025, CBLOL announced ISURUS Gaming’s departure from the league.
How To Watch The CBLOL Cup 2026 Live
CBLOL Cup 2026 will be broadcast on CBLOL’s official Twitch and YouTube channels. The official broadcast will be available in Portuguese and Spanish.
English-speaking fans can follow the live action by tuning into unofficial co-streams on different platforms.
Tickets
Tickets to attend the CBLOL Cup 2026 will go on sale on the eventim.com.br website at 1 PM on January 6, 2026. Day passes are priced at R$120 (~$22) for full admission, with a limit of four tickets per CPF (Brazilian tax number) per event day.
FAQs
When and where will the CBLOL Cup 2026 event take place?
The CBLOL Cup 2026 runs from January 17 to February 28, 2026. It will be hosted at the Riot Games Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.
What’s the CBLOL Cup 2026 format?
The CBLOL Cup 2026 format has changed after the Brazilian league split from the LTA. Now, the tournament combines a short Group Stage with a double-elimination Playoffs bracket.
How can I watch the CBLOL Cup 2026?
You can catch all the action of the CBLOL Cup 2026 in Portuguese and Spanish on the official CBLOL Twitch and YouTube channels. English simulcasts are also available on co-streams.
Where can I purchase CBLOL Cup 2026 Tickets?
You can purchase CBLOL Cup 2026 tickets via the eventim.com.br website from January 6, 2026.
Which teams are favorites to win the CBLOL Cup 2026?
According to the LoL Esports Global Power Rankings (GPR) on December 16, 2025, Vivo Keyd Stars (#27), paiN Gaming (#32), and RED Canids Kalunga (#33) are the strongest candidates to win the CBLOL Cup 2026.
References
- CBLOL’s posts (X)
- CBLOL on X (X)
- CBLOL (Twitch)
- CBLOL (YouTube)
- Ingressos para Shows, Teatros e outros eventos (EVENTIM)
