League of Legends esports fans around the world will soon be able to watch one of South Korea’s biggest annual competitions live, as Disney+ has confirmed that it will exclusively livestream every match of the 2026 LoL KeSPA CUP.
Returning after a successful debut on the streaming platform last year, the tournament will feature all 10 League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) organizations battling for championship glory and a total prize pool of KRW 52 million.
Running from July 20 to August 18, 2026, the tournament promises weeks of high-level competition, culminating in the Grand Final at the Daejeon e-Sports Arena in Daejeon, South Korea.
10 LCK Teams Battle for the 2026 LoL KeSPA CUP Championship
The 2026 LoL KeSPA CUP remains Korea’s premier short-format League of Legends tournament, offering fans a chance to watch the country’s top professional organizations compete in a condensed yet highly competitive format.
Matches will be streamed live every Monday and Tuesday, covering every stage of the tournament—from the qualifiers all the way to the championship match.
With the exclusive global broadcast available on Disney+, fans won’t miss a single game as Korea’s best teams fight for the coveted KeSPA Cup title.
More Than Just Livestreams
Disney+ is also expanding tournament coverage beyond live matches.
Fans can expect exclusive behind-the-scenes content throughout the competition, including:
- Greeting videos from participating LCK teams
- Tournament previews
- Exclusive on-site coverage
- Additional event content shared through Disney+ Korea’s official social media channels
The additional content aims to give viewers a closer look at players, teams, and tournament activities throughout the month-long event.
Disney+ Continues Its Push Into Esports
The exclusive livestream is part of Disney+’s growing partnership with the Korea eSports Association (KeSPA), which was first announced earlier this year.
The collaboration focuses on bringing major Korean esports competitions to viewers worldwide through Disney+, making high-profile tournaments more accessible to international audiences.
Following last year’s successful broadcast, the expanded partnership reinforces Disney+’s increasing presence in the competitive gaming space.
Catch Up Before the New Tournament Begins
Ahead of the 2026 competition, Disney+ subscribers can revisit previous esports events already available on the platform.
These include:
- Full replays of the 2025 LoL KeSPA CUP, featuring all 10 LCK teams alongside international squads from Vietnam, Japan, and North America’s League Championship Series.
- Complete match replays from the Esports Championships Asia Jinju 2026, where teams from South Korea, China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and Mongolia competed in multiple fighting game and football esports titles, including:
- Street Fighter 6
- The King of Fighters XV
- TEKKEN 8
- eFootball™
These archives allow esports fans to relive some of Asia’s biggest competitive gaming moments before the 2026 LoL KeSPA CUP officially begins.
Mark Your Calendar
The 2026 LoL KeSPA CUP officially begins on July 20, with live broadcasts continuing through the Grand Final on August 18.
With all matches streaming exclusively on Disney+, League of Legends fans across the globe will have front-row access to one of Korea’s most anticipated esports tournaments.
