Team Liquid and Bilibili Gaming meet in a best-of-one Worlds group stage match. It starts at 00:00 UTC on October 25, 2026, which is the evening of October 24 in North America. Below we cover start times in five zones, a side-by-side look at both teams, what decides a Bo1, and where to watch for free.
Start time in your region
This is the first thing most people search for, so here it is up front. Europe’s clocks go back one hour at 01:00 UTC on October 25, 2026. That puts first blood about an hour before the change, so UK and CET viewers are still on summer time when the match begins.
| Region | Local time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 00:00 | Sun, Oct 25 |
| Pacific (PDT) | 5:00 PM | Sat, Oct 24 |
| Eastern (EDT) | 8:00 PM | Sat, Oct 24 |
| UK (BST) | 1:00 AM | Sun, Oct 25 |
| Central Europe (CEST) | 2:00 AM | Sun, Oct 25 |
| Korea (KST) | 9:00 AM | Sun, Oct 25 |
Heads up
Worlds days run as a sequence, so a long earlier game can push this one back. Treat 00:00 UTC as the earliest start. Your phone will move the clock mid-match in the UK and most of Europe.
Team Liquid vs Bilibili Gaming: side-by-side comparison
On paper this is a clear gap in international pedigree. BLG have been one of China’s most consistent teams since 2023. Team Liquid carry North America’s banner and a long history of falling short at Worlds.
| Team Liquid | Bilibili Gaming | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | North America | China |
| League | LCS | LPL |
| Best international result | MSI 2019 runner-up | Worlds 2024 runner-up |
| International finals reached | 1 (MSI 2019) | 3 (MSI 2023, MSI 2024, Worlds 2024) |
| Domestic highlight | Four straight LCS titles, 2018 to 2019 | LPL Spring and Summer titles, 2024 |
| Typical identity | Veteran-led, structured macro | Aggressive top side, high-tempo skirmishing |
The table tells a story the score can’t. BLG have reached the final of three of the last several big international events. They lost all three to the best Korean or Chinese team that year. Team Liquid’s single international final came seven years ago.
BLG’s recent international finals
These are the three series that built BLG’s reputation as a team that gets deep and then stalls at the last step.
| Event | Final opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| MSI 2023 | JD Gaming | Lost 1-3 |
| MSI 2024 | Gen.G | Lost 1-3 |
| Worlds 2024 | T1 | Lost 2-3 |
That Worlds 2024 final in London went the full five games. BLG were one game from the championship. Any team that gets that close to a Summoner’s Cup arrives at the next Worlds with an expectation to win the whole thing, not just escape the group.
Team Liquid: strengths and weaknesses
Team Liquid have built around experienced players for years. CoreJJ, a world champion with Samsung Galaxy in 2017, has anchored their bot side since 2019. Impact, a 2013 world champion with SK Telecom T1, has been part of the top lane picture in several recent seasons. The current starting five is listed on the official Lolesports team page, and we recommend checking it on match day.
Pros
- Veteran shotcalling. Bo1s punish panic, and Liquid’s core has played hundreds of high-pressure games.
- Structured macro. Liquid usually play for objectives and vision setups rather than coin-flip fights.
- Nothing to lose. Western teams entering against LPL opponents often draft bolder, and a Bo1 rewards that.
Cons
- Laning gap. Historically, North American teams lose early gold leads to LPL sides, and BLG’s lanes are among the most aggressive.
- Worlds record. Liquid’s best international finish is still MSI 2019, where G2 swept them 3-0 in the final.
- Tempo. LPL teams force fights around the first dragon and void grubs. Liquid need to survive the opening 15 minutes even.
Bilibili Gaming: strengths and weaknesses
BLG’s identity in recent seasons has run through a violent top side. Bin, their top laner since 2022, became one of the most feared carries in the world through 2023 and 2024. Their jungle and mid pairing has historically pushed lanes and invaded early. The aim is to snowball before the opponent’s draft comes online.
Pros
- Lane-to-lane strength. BLG regularly win early gold and turn it into a lead in tower plates.
- Skirmishing. LPL teams practise constant 2v2 and 3v3 fights, and BLG are among the best at it.
- Big-stage reps. Three international finals in two years means very little stage fright.
Cons
- Overextension. BLG’s aggression has cost them games against disciplined teams that punish bad engages.
- Finals hangover. Every big recent run ended in a loss, which says something about their ceiling against elite opposition.
- Bo1 variance. A single bad draft or a thrown Baron can sink a favourite with no chance to adjust.
What decides a Bo1 at Worlds
A best-of-one is a different sport from a Bo5. Football and basketball fans know this logic from knockout cup ties. The better team wins more often, but one bad night ends everything.
Side selection and draft
Blue side gets first pick. On most patches that means a priority champion such as a flexible jungler or a scaling mid. Red side gets the final counterpick, which teams often use in the top lane. Watch which team took the side choice and what they ban first. That tells you whose plan the match will follow.
The first 15 minutes
LPL teams aim to lead in gold by the first void grubs or second dragon. If Liquid reach 15 minutes within about 1,000 gold, the game turns into a macro contest. That suits them better.
Baron and Elder calls
Many upsets at Worlds come from a single misplay at Baron. Watch the vision setup around the pit after the 20-minute mark. The team with more wards down usually gets the call.
Shotcaller's note
In BLG’s 2-3 loss to T1 in the Worlds 2024 final, BLG led the series 2-1 before T1 took the last two games. Even the best LPL teams can be pulled into late-game fights they don’t want. That late-game route is Liquid’s most realistic path.
How to watch Team Liquid vs Bilibili Gaming
Every official Worlds broadcast is free. You don’t need a subscription, a pay-per-view or a betting account, and we strongly recommend avoiding sites that ask for one.
| Platform | Language | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lolesports.com | English and others | Free | Sign in with a Riot account for in-game drops |
| Twitch (Riot Games) | English | Free | Main English broadcast |
| YouTube (LoL Esports) | English | Free | Full VODs posted after the match |
| Huya, Douyu, Bilibili | Chinese | Free | Main streams for viewers in China |
| SOOP and Chzzk | Korean | Free | Korean-language broadcasts |
| Co-streams | Various | Free | Popular streamers rebroadcast with their own commentary |
Quick steps: earn drops while you watch
- Open Lolesports.com before the match starts.
- Sign in with the Riot account you play on.
- Link the account to your region if prompted.
- Keep the official player open during the broadcast.
Drops won’t work through Twitch or YouTube alone. If in-game rewards matter to you, use the Lolesports player.
The rest of the Worlds slate
This match sits inside a packed weekend. The same window includes our previews of Gen.G vs Invictus Gaming and Hanwha Life Esports vs Top Esports, both LCK-versus-LPL tests. If you follow more than League, the Valorant and Dota calendars are busy too. Our daily results pages cover League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 scores for October 24, 25 and 26.
Which team should you back as a viewer?
Here is our verdict on what kind of match to expect. This is not a betting angle, and we don’t give odds or picks.
BLG are the stronger team on paper. They have three international finals in two years and one of the most dangerous top sides in the world. Their LPL training environment also prepares them for fast early fights.
Liquid are the team to watch if you want an upset story. Their route is clear. They need to survive lanes, deny BLG early dragons and void grubs, and drag the game into late Baron fights where veteran calls matter more.
If you only have time for one group stage match that night, pick this one if you enjoy East-versus-West contrast. BLG’s tempo against Liquid’s structure is about as clean a style clash as Worlds gets. If you want the highest raw skill level, the LCK and LPL matchups on the same slate are the better watch.
FAQ
What time does Team Liquid vs Bilibili Gaming start?
The match is scheduled for 00:00 UTC on October 25, 2026. That is 5:00 PM PT and 8:00 PM ET on October 24, 1:00 AM in the UK, 2:00 AM CEST and 9:00 AM KST on October 25. Delays from earlier matches can push it later.
Is the match a best of one or best of three?
It is a best of one. A single game decides the result, so draft, side selection and early game matter more than usual.
Where can I watch it for free?
Lolesports.com, the Riot Games channel on Twitch and the LoL Esports channel on YouTube all stream it for free. Chinese viewers can watch on Huya, Douyu and Bilibili, and Korean streams run on SOOP and Chzzk.
Have Team Liquid ever beaten an LPL team at an international event?
Yes. Their run to the MSI 2019 final included a 3-1 semifinal win over Invictus Gaming, the reigning world champions at the time. It remains Liquid’s best international result.
What is BLG’s best result at Worlds?
BLG reached the Worlds 2024 final in London and lost 2-3 to T1. They were also runners-up at MSI in both 2023 and 2024.
Will I get in-game rewards for watching?
Only if you watch on Lolesports.com while signed in with your Riot account. Twitch and YouTube viewing does not earn drops on its own.