BLG claims First Stand
Bilibili Gaming upset Europe’s hopes and beat G2 3–1 to win the First Stand 2026 grand final — it’s BLG’s first major international trophy, with Bin named Finals MVP and Viper becoming the first two‑time champion. ( )
The grand final was played on March 22, 2026 at the Riot Games Arena in São Paulo, Brazil. (lolesports.com) First Stand carried a $1,000,000 total prize pool, with the champion reported to receive $250,000 and the runner‑up $150,000. (ggscore.com) BLG’s title grants the LPL a concrete MSI benefit: the winning region earns direct entry into the MSI 2026 bracket stage, allowing its teams to skip the Play‑In phase. (dotesports.com) Bilibili reached the final after a 3–0 semifinal victory over JD Gaming, while G2 booked their final spot by sweeping Gen.G 3–0 in the other semifinal. (bo3.gg) First Stand 2026 ran March 16–22, expanded the field to eight teams for its second edition, and served as the season’s opening international event in São Paulo. (lolesports.com) The Riot Games Arena’s small, roughly 140‑seat capacity drew criticism from fans and outlets as the tournament returned to Brazil. (rft.gg)
