T1 face CTBC Flying Oyster in the Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 17:00 UTC. It is a best of 1, so one draft and one game decide it. We cover the start time in five zones, what a single game means for both sides, and where to watch for free.
Start time for T1 vs CTBC Flying Oyster
Daylight saving matters this week. Europe and the UK left summer time on Sunday, October 25. The US switches a week later, on November 1. That narrows the usual gap between US and European viewers by an hour.
| Region | Local time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific (PDT) | 10:00 AM | Monday, Oct 26 |
| Eastern (EDT) | 1:00 PM | Monday, Oct 26 |
| UK (GMT) | 5:00 PM | Monday, Oct 26 |
| Central Europe (CET) | 6:00 PM | Monday, Oct 26 |
| Korea (KST) | 2:00 AM | Tuesday, Oct 27 |
The 17:00 UTC slot is when the broadcast is scheduled to begin. If an earlier series on the day runs long, the game moves back.
Heads up
Riot can shift Worlds start times late. Check the official LoL Esports schedule on match day before you plan around the table above.
Why a Bo1 changes this match
T1 are the most decorated team in League of Legends. They won Worlds in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and Faker has been their mid laner through all of it. Over a long series, that experience usually shows.
A best of 1 strips most of that cushion away. There is no game two to adjust a draft, and no time to read an opponent’s tendencies across several maps. One misplayed level 1 or one lost objective fight can decide the result.
That is exactly the format underdogs want. CTBC Flying Oyster, the top team from Taiwan’s LCP region, have already proven they can punish T1 in one game. At Worlds 2025, CFO beat T1 in the Swiss stage, a result that made headlines because T1 went on to lift the trophy anyway.
What to watch from T1
Draft discipline is the big question. T1 tend to play the long game in series. In a Bo1, we expect them to lean on comfort picks rather than experiments.
Watch three things:
- Early jungle pathing. A bad first clear against an aggressive team snowballs fast in one game.
- Mid lane priority. Faker controlling mid opens space for the rest of the map. If CFO pin him under tower, T1 lose that tempo.
- First dragon and Voidgrubs. These early objectives set up the mid game in pro play, and teams that take both usually dictate the map.
Shotcaller's note
T1 lost to CFO in a single game at Worlds 2025 and still won the whole event. A Group Stage Bo1 loss hurts, but one result rarely ends a contender’s run.
What to watch from CTBC Flying Oyster
CFO play with confidence against Korean teams, and the Worlds 2025 win backs that up. They also met T1 at MSI 2025, so neither side walks in blind.
Their best path is early pressure. Look for:
- Skirmishes around the first two dragons. CFO want chaos before T1’s cleaner macro takes over.
- Side lane aggression. Forcing T1 to answer threats in two places splits their attention.
- Willingness to take 50/50 fights. In a Bo1, a coin flip favours the team ranked lower on paper.
Rosters can change in the offseason and through the year. We recommend checking the official team pages on lolesports.com for confirmed starting lineups before the game.
How to watch T1 vs CTBC Flying Oyster
Every Worlds match airs free on Riot’s official channels. The main English broadcast streams on the LoL Esports YouTube and Twitch channels. Watching on lolesports.com with a linked Riot account can also earn in-game Drops.
Riot also allows approved co-streamers to rebroadcast Worlds, so many viewers follow along with their favourite creator. Regional broadcasts in Korean and Chinese run alongside the English stream.
Quick steps: watch and earn Drops
- Go to lolesports.com on match day.
- Log in with your Riot account.
- Open the live match from the schedule.
- Keep the stream playing to qualify for Drops.
The rest of the day’s Worlds action
This match is one of several on the day. If you are following the wider Group Stage, our previews for the Gen.G vs IG Worlds matchup and Hanwha Life Esports vs Top Esports cover the other big LCK and LPL clashes. We will post final scores in our esports results for October 26, 2026 once play wraps.
FAQ
What time does T1 vs CTBC Flying Oyster start?
The game is set for 17:00 UTC on Monday, October 26, 2026. That is 10:00 AM PDT, 1:00 PM EDT, 5:00 PM GMT, 6:00 PM CET and 2:00 AM KST on Tuesday.
Is T1 vs CTBC Flying Oyster a best of 1 or best of 3?
It is a best of 1 in the Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage. One game decides the result.
Has CTBC Flying Oyster beaten T1 before?
Yes. CFO beat T1 in the Swiss stage at Worlds 2025. T1 still went on to win that tournament.
Where can I watch the match for free?
The LoL Esports channels on YouTube and Twitch carry it, as does lolesports.com. Approved co-streamers also broadcast Worlds matches.
Can I get rewards for watching?
Yes. Watching on lolesports.com while logged into your Riot account can earn League of Legends Drops.