LYON wins LCS Split 1
LYON captured the LCS Split 1 trophy and clinched a spot at the international First Stand event after a tense playoff run — their Game 5 vs LOUD on March 17 is already a highlight for NA’s rising coordination. ( )
LYON stormed through the Lock‑In lower bracket and beat Cloud9 3–1 in the grand final on March 2, 2026 to take the regional title. (esportsinsider.com) Kacper “Inspired” Słoma was named Finals MVP for his performances across the playoffs, drawing praise for several game‑deciding plays. (riotgrove.com) The championship roster that delivered the run featured Dhokla (top), Inspired (jungle), Saint (mid), Berserker (ADC) and Isles (support), a five that was finalized during the offseason. (sheepesports.com) In the March 17 First Stand BO5 versus LOUD, LYON’s core carry lines exploded on the decisive map: Inspired posted 16/5/26, Saint 18/15/29 and Berserker 17/5/16, while Isles recorded a 2/9/38 support score. (gol.gg) LOUD countered with strong showings — Envy finished 18/13/10 and Bull 6/9/17 — but LYON closed Game 5 in 33:52 to take the series 3–2 in São Paulo’s Riot Games Arena on March 17, 2026. (gol.gg) (thesportingtribune.com) LYON’s next scheduled Group B match is against Gen.G on March 19, 2026 as First Stand runs March 16–22 with a $1,000,000 prize pool at Riot Games Arena. (tips.gg) (liquipedia.net)
