Ahead of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship Finals, an Opening Ceremony teaser video has been released, teasing appearances by K/DA and True Damage.
On November 10, Riot Games revealed the lineup and key details for the 2026 World Championship Finals Opening Ceremony. The Opening Ceremony will take place on November 15 at 4:00 AM KST at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
This year's Opening Ceremony will feature League of Legends' iconic virtual music groups K/DA and True Damage taking the stage. Through this performance, Riot Games aims to showcase stunning visual effects and powerful music while highlighting the core esports values built together by artists, teamwork, and the community.
For K/DA, (G)I-DLE's Soyeon and Miyeon will participate as Akali and Ahri, respectively, with Sophie Powers as Evelynn and Mimi Webb as Kai'Sa. As one of League of Legends' signature virtual music groups, K/DA debuted with "POP/STARS" and gained massive popularity through a music project combining game characters with real-world artists.
For True Damage, Soyeon will participate as Akali, Coco Jones as Senna, Vic Mensa as Ekko, and Sofía Reyes as Qiyana. True Damage is a group that blends hip-hop with a distinct artistic style, debuting in 2019 with "GIANTS". Soyeon will participate as Akali for both K/DA and True Damage.
Riot Games explained that music has become an integral element of the World Championship, with virtual artists like K/DA and True Damage playing a key role in connecting gaming and music. This opening ceremony will likewise feature incredible visuals, grand music, and an electrifying atmosphere.
Meanwhile, the 2026 League of Legends World Championship Finals will be held on November 14 local US time at the Barclays Center. The Opening Ceremony will begin at 4:00 AM KST on November 15.
