The 2026 LoL KeSPA Cup, the only short-form League of Legends (LoL) tournament in Korea, begins its final hurdle, 'Final Stage 2,' on Tuesday, the 11st, with the championship trophy and prize money on the line.

The tournament, broadcast exclusively on Disney+, began with a match between Nongshim RedForce and HanJin Brion on Monday, July 20, and held its 'group stage' over the following three days. In the group stage, Nongshim RedForce, Gen.G Esports, DN Super, and Kiwoom DRX took first through fourth place in Group A, respectively. In Group B, T1, Hanwha Life Esports, HanJin Brion, and kt Rolster secured their spots in 'Final Stage 1' by finishing in the top four. Following a series of intense matches spanning four rounds, the final four teams—Nongshim RedForce, T1, Hanwha Life Esports, and DN Super—advanced to the 'Final Stage 2' stage.

In the 'Final Stage 2 Round 1' match on Tuesday, the 11st, Hanwha Life Esports and DN Supers will clash for a ticket to the offline stage. The 'Final Stage 2 Round 2' and the 'Grand Finals' will follow on Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th at the Daejeon Esports Arena in Yuseong, Daejeon. On the 17th, T1 will face the winner of Round 1, and in the 'Grand Finals' on the 18th, Nongshim RedForce—who advanced directly from 'Final Stage 1'—will compete against the winner of Round 2 for the championship. All matches begin at 6:00 PM and are played as a best-of-five series. The total prize pool for the tournament is ₩52 million, with the winning team receiving the KeSPA Cup trophy and ₩30 million in prize money.

The offline matches will be broadcast exclusively on Disney+. The commentary team will feature caster Jeon Yong-jun alongside analysts Kim Dong-jun and Lee Hyun-woo, with announcer Yoon Su-bin serving as the interviewer. Tickets for in-person attendance can be purchased via YES24 until the start of each match.

Ticket prices are set at ₩30k for general seating, ₩25k for obstructed-view seats, and ₩20k for limited-view and wheelchair-accessible seats, with a limit of two tickets per person. On-site, various events will be held, including a 'viewing party' area for Disney+ subscribers, giveaways of player photo cards and photo keyrings, and an instant 'Photo Gray' booth.

Detailed information is available on the official social media channels of the Korea e-Sports Association and Disney+. The tournament is hosted by the Korea e-Sports Association, co-organized by the Korea e-Sports Association and the Daejeon Information Culture Industry Promotion Agency, exclusively broadcast by Disney+, sponsored by Logitech G, and supported by Save the Children.