EDG and NIP Meet in LPL Split 2 Playoffs
TL;DR
EDward Gaming enter the LPL 2026 Split 2 Playoffs with championship pedigree dating back to Worlds 2021. Ninjas in Pyjamas arrive as playoff challengers seeking deeper runs in the LPL. This highlight package covers the EDG vs NIP series from the Split 2 Playoffs on May 24, 2026.
Watch on YouTubeEDward Gaming arrive at the 2026 Split 2 Playoffs as one of the most well-known organizations in the LPL, their 2021 World Championship still a defining part of the club narrative. Scout remains the name most viewers associate with EDG, his veteran presence carrying expectations for disciplined play and leadership through the postseason. The organization has leaned on that continuity all split, and the playoff stage raises obvious questions about experience versus adaptation.
Ninjas in Pyjamas have been an attention grabber this year as they carved out a playoff berth and committed to several roster moves aimed at competing in the LPL. Their recent imports and academy promotions created a different look for the franchise compared with previous seasons, and analysts have been tracking how those signings translate to best-of series strength. NIP enter this matchup with momentum from their Split 2 regular season results and a clear goal to establish themselves among long term LPL contenders.
This highlights package focuses on every game of the EDG versus NIP series from May 24, 2026, allowing fans to review key moments without a full-game replay. For EDG, attention will center on how Scout and his teammates manage pressure in a playoff environment where small adjustments can carry big implications. For NIP, the storyline is whether their offseason recruitment and in-split improvements can sustain performance across multiple games under playoff conditions.
Coaching decisions and draft approaches are likely to define how this series is discussed after the fact, since both organizations have reputation for strategic depth. EDG’s coaching staff have been credited historically with preparing the team for high-pressure matches, while NIP’s staff will be judged on how effectively their plans translate into a consistent playoff showing. The series also offers a checkpoint for the broader Split 2 playoff bracket, as subsequent matchups will hinge on which teams survive into the next round.
Fans wanting a focused recap can use the included highlights to study individual plays and lineup usage from both sides. The EDG versus NIP series provides a clear contrast between championship-era experience and challenger-level rebuilding, making it one of the more talked-about ties of the LPL 2026 Split 2 Playoffs.
Series result
NIPNinjas in Pyjamas
2 - 3
Edward Gaming win
EDGEdward Gaming
Picks & Bans
5 gamesEdward Gaming
Ninjas in Pyjamas
Game 129:51
Edward Gaming won
Kills
10:4
Gold
56.8k:50.0k
Towers
9:3
Dragons
4:0
Barons
1:0
Edward Gaming · 1 Herald, 3 Void Grubs, 1 inhibitor
First objectives: Edward Gaming took first blood; Edward Gaming took first dragon; Edward Gaming took first Herald; Edward Gaming took first Baron; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first tower.
Standout damage
Leave on Ashe
6/2/3 · 21,237 damage
HOYA on Jayce
3/2/0 · 21,064 damage
Game 244:23
Ninjas in Pyjamas won
Kills
16:21
Gold
83.0k:88.9k
Towers
4:8
Dragons
2:5
Barons
1:2
Edward Gaming · 1 Herald, 1 Void Grub
Ninjas in Pyjamas · 2 Void Grubs, 2 inhibitors
First objectives: Edward Gaming took first blood; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first dragon; Edward Gaming took first Herald; Edward Gaming took first Baron; Edward Gaming took first tower.
Standout damage
Leave on Ezreal
4/2/3 · 46,189 damage
Assum on Corki
8/2/2 · 41,962 damage
Game 336:32
Edward Gaming won
Kills
10:22
Gold
69.5k:74.3k
Towers
5:9
Dragons
1:5
Barons
0:2
Ninjas in Pyjamas · 3 Void Grubs
Edward Gaming · 1 Herald, 1 inhibitor
First objectives: Ninjas in Pyjamas took first blood; Edward Gaming took first dragon; Edward Gaming took first Herald; Edward Gaming took first Baron; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first tower.
Standout damage
Assum on Jhin
2/5/7 · 23,365 damage
Leave on Varus
10/2/6 · 39,179 damage
Game 440:13
Ninjas in Pyjamas won
Kills
18:14
Gold
72.9k:73.8k
Towers
6:7
Dragons
2:4
Barons
0:0
Edward Gaming · 1 Herald, 2 Void Grubs, 1 inhibitor
Ninjas in Pyjamas · 1 Void Grub, 1 inhibitor
First objectives: Ninjas in Pyjamas took first blood; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first dragon; Edward Gaming took first Herald; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first tower.
Standout damage
Leave on Ziggs
4/2/9 · 32,431 damage
Assum on Caitlyn
1/5/6 · 25,208 damage
Game 537:24
Edward Gaming won
Kills
9:18
Gold
65.7k:72.3k
Towers
4:8
Dragons
3:2
Barons
0:1
Ninjas in Pyjamas · 3 Void Grubs
Edward Gaming · 1 Herald, 1 inhibitor
First objectives: Edward Gaming took first blood; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first dragon; Edward Gaming took first Herald; Edward Gaming took first Baron; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first tower.
Standout damage
Care on Ahri
2/1/5 · 18,934 damage
Leave on Zeri
6/2/11 · 39,611 damage