League Championship Series 2026 Lock-In is the 16th LCS split and the return following a one-year hiatus to make way for the LTA, as well as the first split of 2026 season. Former partner team 100 Thieves left the league after 8 years, their replacement Sentinels was announced on October 10th, 2025. . The top team will qualify for the 2026 First Stand Tournament, which will be held in Brazil, as announced on January 2025.