BLG (Bilibili Gaming) captured their first international League of Legends trophy by defeating G2 Esports 3-1 in The First Stand 2026, sealing a historic championship for the team.

BLG had previously ousted JDG in the semifinals, reaffirming their status as the top Chinese squad and setting up the BLG–G2 grand final.

This win ends BLG’s streak of runner-up finishes at MSI 2023, MSI 2024, and Worlds 2024, marking their first international glory.

Vampire and GALA emphasized improved communication and teamfight synergy, with Vampire calling for stronger early-game execution.

Vampire described his international debut as low-pressure yet energized by strong support from local and Brazilian fans, noting the value of facing players from different regions.

BLG surprised JDG with unexpected picks in games two and three, complicating Vampire’s ability to impact the series and forcing JDG to adapt.

Vampire piloted the first Lux pick of the tournament alongside Caitlyn in the bot lane, achieving early advantages but struggling to convert them into wins due to later unfamiliar matchups.

The series followed a best-of-five format, with matches streamed on YouTube and Twitch across multiple time zones.

BLG’s success was driven by top-side control and Bin’s Jax, with strong tempo and macro play in mid and jungle contributing to late-game dominance.

Vampire expressed gratitude to fans and pledged to work harder, while JDG eyes a return to the LPL stage in March and awaits Split 2 dates.

Viper celebrated winning The First Stand for a second consecutive year, while noting the game was not perfect but showcased strong form for the fans.

Gen.G entered as favorites but were swept by G2, signaling a momentum shift and highlighting BLG’s strong performance to win the title.