Can WE Halt NIP in LPL Split 2?
TL;DR
Team WE represent one of the longest running Chinese orgs, while Ninjas in Pyjamas bring international pedigree to the LPL roster pool. The result has implications for each team's Split 2 positioning and momentum as the league moves toward the summer playoff race.
Watch on YouTubeWE enter this series carrying legacy status inside Chinese League of Legends, the organization having been a fixture in the region for more than a decade.
Ninjas in Pyjamas bring a different profile to the matchup, an organization better known for international competition across multiple titles that has been expanding its footprint in League. The LPL 2026 Split 2 stage raises the stakes for both squads, with each side aiming to strengthen placement ahead of the summer playoff push.
From a tactical perspective, this series invites attention on the five roles that decide professional games, top lane through support. Analysts and coaches will be watching draft patterns, champion prioritization, and how each team adapts across multiple games in the series format. The ALL GAMES highlights are useful for spotting those adjustments between maps.
For team narratives, WE arrive with organizational continuity and a fan base that expects competitive performances in domestic play. NIP arrive with organizational resources and a cross-regional identity that shapes their recruitment and playstyle. Both teams will be judged on their ability to translate preparation into consistent results over a multi-game set.
Teams often use highlight reels like this to examine draft evolution and role matchups from one game to the next.
Next steps for viewers: watch the ALL GAMES clip for a full look at the series, and follow each organization for roster updates and upcoming LPL schedule announcements. The outcome of WE versus NIP will feed directly into Split 2 standings, making this meeting an important checkpoint as the league progresses toward playoff qualification.
Series result
WETeam WE
1 - 2
Ninjas in Pyjamas win
NIPNinjas in Pyjamas
Picks & Bans
3 gamesTeam WE
Ninjas in Pyjamas
Game 141:22
Ninjas in Pyjamas won
Kills
15:23
Gold
81.2k:88.0k
Towers
7:9
Dragons
3:4
Barons
1:2
Team WE · 1 Herald, 2 Void Grubs
Ninjas in Pyjamas · 1 Void Grub, 1 inhibitor
First objectives: Ninjas in Pyjamas took first blood; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first dragon; Team WE took first Herald; Team WE took first Baron; Team WE took first tower.
Standout damage
About on Sivir
2/5/11 · 36,554 damage
Assum on Ezreal
5/0/14 · 65,216 damage
Game 227:11
Team WE won
Kills
12:10
Gold
53.2k:53.8k
Towers
7:6
Dragons
2:2
Barons
0:1
Team WE · 1 Void Grub, 1 inhibitor
Ninjas in Pyjamas · 1 Herald, 2 Void Grubs
First objectives: Team WE took first blood; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first dragon; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first Herald; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first Baron; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first tower.
Standout damage
About on Corki
5/3/3 · 18,815 damage
Assum on Caitlyn
2/3/1 · 20,398 damage
Game 323:47
Ninjas in Pyjamas won
Kills
5:20
Gold
44.0k:53.6k
Towers
2:9
Dragons
1:3
Barons
0:1
Ninjas in Pyjamas · 1 Herald, 3 Void Grubs, 2 inhibitors
First objectives: Ninjas in Pyjamas took first blood; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first dragon; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first Herald; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first Baron; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first tower.
Standout damage
About on Lucian
1/5/4 · 15,391 damage
Assum on Kog'Maw
7/4/8 · 25,807 damage