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Anyone’s Legend Defy BLG to Win the LPL 2026 Grand Finals
13 Sep, 2026, 13:50
|Last updated: 13 Sep, 2026, 13:50
Anyone’s Legend reclaimed the League of Legends Pro League (LPL) title one year later after defeating Bilibili Gaming in the LPL 2026 Season Grand Finals.
In a surprising turn of events, Anyone’s Legend defied expectations and dethroned BLG, who entered the series as strong favorites, especially after their dominant performance in the Upper Bracket Final.
The Element of Surprise
Throughout the year, Anyone’s Legend seemed destined for nothing but fourth-place finishes. Whenever they appeared to be within touching distance of a title run, their chances would slip away.
They had missed every international opportunity throughout the year, and that hunger to return to the international stage may have been exactly what the team needed to finally address some of its deeper problems.
With everything on the line, Anyone’s Legend found renewed purpose and began putting the pieces together when it mattered most.
The organization underwent major changes to its coaching staff and even replaced its top laner midway through the season. Despite the upheaval, Anyone’s Legend entered the final split of 2026 with renewed confidence.
The shifting meta, combined with changes to both the coaching staff and roster, made their performance more inconsistent throughout the year. However, with more time to adapt and find their footing, Anyone’s Legend eventually discovered the playstyle that suited them best.
A Big Moment for Breathe
After winning the series, Chen “Breathe” Chen shared an emotional moment on stage as he celebrated the first regional title of his LPL career.
The Chinese top laner has gone through several different iterations of teams throughout his career, enduring more than his fair share of second-place finishes along the way.
Joining Anyone’s Legend with big shoes to fill following Li “Flandre” Xuan-Jun’s departure, Breathe embraced the challenge and quickly adapted to his new team.
Now, after helping Anyone’s Legend reclaim the LPL crown, the victory carries even greater significance for him as he returns to the international stage for the first time in two years.
Lee "Tarzan" Seung-yong was named the MVP of the LPL 2026 Season.
Anyone's Legend Claims First Seed Heading into Worlds 2026
With this title, Anyone’s Legend enters the 2026 League of Legends World Championship as the first seed from China.
After their performance last year, fans have been eagerly awaiting their return to the international stage, and the team could have a few surprises in store for the world’s biggest tournament.
Can Anyone’s Legend break Korea’s dominance and bring the World Championship title back to China after five years?
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