Hanwha Life outlast LYON, gain finals berth in Mid-Season Invitational

Field Level Media|published: Sat 11th July, 10:33 2026

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Hanwha Life rallied to a 3-2 win over LYON on Saturday to advance to the grand final in the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational in Daejeon, South Korea.

Hanwha Life will square off against Bilibili Gaming in the grand final, with the winner receiving $500,000 and qualifying for this fall's 2026 World Championship. All matches are best-of-five.

Bilibili Gaming posted a 3-1 win over Hanwha Life on Thursday in the upper-bracket final.

Hanwha Life bounced back from that loss by winning the first game on Saturday. LYON responded by capturing the next two contests before Hanwha Life won the final two to set up the rematch with Bilibili Gaming in the grand final.

2026 Mid-Season Invitational prize pool:

1. $500,000

2. $300,000

3. $240,000 -- LYON

4. $200,000 -- G2 Esports

5-6. $160,000 -- T1, Secret Whales

7-8. $110,000 -- FURIA, Top Esports

9. $90,000 -- Team Liquid

10. $70,000 -- Karmine Corp.

11. $60,000 -- Deep Cross Gaming

--Field Level Media

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