Gen.G sweep KT Rolster 3-0 in LCK Upper Bracket; Canyon's Elder steal seals sweep

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Gen.G Esports defeated KT Rolster 3-0 on Sept. 1 in the Upper Bracket Round 2 of the 2026 LCK Playoffs and secured a spot at the 2026 World Championship. The best-of-five used a Fearless Draft format but ended in three games after Gen.G dominated; Game 1 turned when jungler Canyon stole the Elder Dragon, converting KT’s early advantage into a clean ace. The win extends Gen.G’s streak of consecutive Worlds qualifications to seven and advances them further in the LCK playoff bracket.

• Match date and stage: Sept. 1, Upper Bracket Round 2 of the 2026 LCK Playoffs — Gen.G won 3-0 over KT Rolster.
• Worlds qualification: Gen.G’s victory clinched their place at the 2026 World Championship, marking their seventh straight Worlds appearance.
• Key moment: In Game 1, KT held early tempo with four drakes and a slim gold lead before Gen.G jungler Canyon stole the Elder Dragon, enabling a clean ace and the game win.
• Series format and outcome: The series was a Bo5 Fearless Draft but concluded in three games, eliminating the need for a Game 4 and moving Gen.G onward in the Upper Bracket.