Two weeks into CBLOL 2026 Split 1, the Brazilian League of Legends scene has already delivered its first genuine plot twist. The team that lifted the Copa CBLOL trophy in March and represented the region at First Stand is sitting in fourth place with a 3-4 record, while the guest squad nobody expected to challenge for the top is running the table at 6-1. If you predicted LOS would be leading the pack at this point, I owe you a guaranรก.
LOS at the Top of the Split 1 Standings
Let’s start with the obvious headline. LOS, the former Circuito Desafiante squad that only returned to the CBLOL top flight last December after Isurus Gaming’s departure, are playing with the kind of confidence that usually takes half a split to build. Their 6-1 series record after two weeks puts them firmly ahead of the chasing pack, and the manner of their wins tells the story just as well as the scoreline. A clean 2-0 sweep over Leviatรกn in Week 2 showcased their ability to close games efficiently against opponents who like to drag things out.
What makes this run so compelling is context. LOS spent 2025 in the second division, entirely absent from the LTA restructuring that consumed the rest of the Brazilian scene. Their return was framed as a rebuilding exercise, an organization that dismantled its veteran lineup and rebuilt around imported talent and hungry academy graduates. Guest status in the CBLOL means there is no safety net: at the end of the season, they face a promotion tournament to keep their spot. That pressure, rather than paralyzing them, appears to be fueling something special.
RED Canids and FURIA Hunting Close Behind
The table behind LOS is tight. RED Canids and FURIA are locked at 5-2, separated only by game differential, and both look like genuine playoff contenders. RED Canids, runners-up at the Copa CBLOL where they fell to LOUD 0-3 in the Grand Final, have clearly taken that loss personally. Their early-split form suggests a team that has sharpened its edges and is no longer content to play the honorable second fiddle.
FURIA, meanwhile, opened the split with a statement of their own. Their 2-0 dismantling of Vivo Keyd Stars in Week 2 was the kind of methodical performance that separates teams who win series from teams who merely compete in them. With the Hard Fearless Draft format demanding genuine champion pool depth across every best-of-three, FURIA’s versatility could become their biggest weapon as the round-robin progresses.
LOUD in League of Legends 2026: What’s Going Wrong?
Here is where things get uncomfortable. LOUD, the organization that won the Copa CBLOL with a dominant 3-0 final over RED Canids, represented Brazil at First Stand in Sรฃo Paulo, and entered this split as the consensus favorites, are sitting at a deeply unflattering 3-4.
It is tempting to look at the LOUD roster and conclude that the talent is simply too stacked to stay down for long. Xyno, YeongJae, Bull, and RedBert form a core that should theoretically be competing at the top of any CBLOL table. But the departure of Mago during the Copa CBLOL playoffs, after internal conflicts with the coaching staff led to his refusal to continue playing, created a wound that has clearly not healed. Envy was brought in as an emergency replacement in February and helped LOUD clinch the Cup title, but integrating a new mid laner into a roster with Korean imports and complex communication lines is a process that does not follow a straight line.
The First Stand experience may have actually compounded the issue. LOUD placed 7th at the international event, losing 3-2 to LYON in a series that exposed cracks in their mid-to-late-game decision-making. Coming back from that disappointment straight into a new domestic split, with barely any reset time, is the kind of scheduling challenge that tests organizational depth rather than individual skill.
The Middle and the Bottom
Below the top four, the table tells a story of turbulence. Vivo Keyd Stars sit at 3-4 alongside LOUD, still working through their own offseason changes after adding Wizer and Ceo to the roster, plus the competitive ruling against mid laner Mireu that saw Qats step in as a stand-in during the Copa CBLOL.
paiN Gaming (2-5) continue to deal with the aftermath of TitaN’s indefinite suspension back in January, which has forced a revolving door in the jungle position. Fluxo W7M and Leviatรกn share the same 2-5 record and face the very real possibility of missing the top-six playoff cut if they cannot find form quickly.
| Rank | Team | Record | Win % |
| 1 | LOS | 6-1 | 86% |
| 2 | RED Canids | 5-2 | 71% |
| 3 | FURIA | 5-2 | 71% |
| 4 | LOUD | 3-4 | 43% |
| 5 | Vivo Keyd Stars | 3-4 | 43% |
| 6 | paiN Gaming | 2-5 | 29% |
| 7 | Fluxo W7M | 2-5 | 29% |
| 8 | Leviatรกn | 2-5 | 29% |
The Road from CBLOL to MSI 2026
The stakes of this split extend far beyond the domestic trophy. The CBLOL Split 1 champion earns Brazil’s sole slot at MSI 2026, which runs from June 28 to July 12 at the Daejeon Convention Center in South Korea. Unlike the major regions that send two representatives, Brazil gets one ticket, which means the margin for error in this regular season and the playoffs that follow is razor-thin. The top six teams advance to a double-elimination Bo5 playoff bracket, and every series between now and the June 6 final carries weight.
For LOUD, the math is straightforward: there are still enough games in this single round-robin to climb back into playoff contention, but a 3-4 start means they can no longer afford to drop series carelessly. For LOS, the challenge is different. Leading the table in Week 2 is a beautiful thing, but guest teams historically attract the fiercest opposition as the split deepens and rivals begin to study their patterns.
The CBLOL has always been a league where narratives shift fast. Two years ago, nobody in this building would have bet on LOS topping the standings while LOUD struggles below .500. But that is precisely what makes this split compelling. The road to Daejeon runs through Sรฃo Paulo, and right now, the lane assignments are nothing like anyone expected.
