Riot Games has released the music video and track for "Know My Name," the theme song for the 2026 World Championship. Performed by virtual hip-hop group True Damage in their first return in roughly seven years, the video captures Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok and T1's journey leading up to their third consecutive World Championship title.
The track was released simultaneously on the official League of Legends YouTube channel and music streaming platforms on October 9 (KST). It marks the 13th World Championship anthem and the first time a virtual artist created by Riot Games has taken on the theme song.
The music video follows the path Faker took as T1 achieved a three-peat World Championship run from 2023 to 2025. T1 completed the three-peat last year by defeating KT Rolster 3-2 in the finals, allowing Faker to build a record six World Championship titles, adding to his victories in 2013, 2015, and 2016.
The video features key play highlights of Ahri, Ryze, and Orianna, who led Faker to his Worlds titles in 2013, 2015, and 2016. Afterward, as Faker walks a lonely path through a long period without winning the Worlds trophy, symbols of various Worlds champions appear behind him, starting with Samsung Galaxy.
Then, as Faker prepares to continue his challenge alone once more, Gumayusi, Keria, Oner, and Zeus gather at his side. Faker takes on Worlds again with the "ZOFGK" roster. He delivers a standout performance on Akali to secure his fourth title, and then rescues a surrounded Zeus with Galio's Hero's Entrance to claim his fifth.
After parting ways with Zeus with a smile following that victory, Faker faces KT Rolster. A battle ignited by Doran's Explosive Cask leads to Faker's stellar performance on Anivia, culminating in a three-peat and his sixth Worlds title.
The video evokes nostalgic memories for fans by incorporating various iconic moments from Faker, T1, their opponents, and LoL Esports history in creative ways. Spotting these references adds another layer of enjoyment when watching the music video.
Meanwhile, the track was performed by True Damage, who debuted at the 2019 World Championship Finals opening ceremony. True Damage is a virtual hip-hop group composed of five champions: Akali, Ekko, Qiyana, Senna, and Yasuo. SOYEON of i-dle once again provided the voice for Akali. Senna is voiced by R&B singer Coco Jones, Ekko by Chicago-based rapper Vic Mensa, Qiyana by Mexican singer Sofía Reyes, and Yasuo serves as DJ and producer.
Maria Egan, Global Head of Music and Events at Riot Games, explained the artist selection, stating, "With this year's World Championship taking place in New York, we felt True Damage was the most fitting artist to perform the theme song".
The 2026 World Championship begins with the Play-In stage in Los Angeles, USA on October 16 (KST), followed by the Swiss Stage and Knockout Stage in Allen, Texas, before concluding with the Finals on November 15 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. True Damage will perform "Know My Name" during the Finals opening ceremony. From the LCK, four teams—Gen.G, Hanwha Life Esports, T1, and Dplus KIA—will join the competition starting from the Swiss Stage on October 24.
