Invictus Gaming and Ninjas in Pyjamas Clash in LPL Split 2
TL;DR
Invictus Gaming face Ninjas in Pyjamas during LPL 2026 Split 2, the matchup captured as an ALL GAMES highlights package.
Watch on YouTubeInvictus Gaming arrived to this LPL Split 2 matchup carrying the weight of a legacy organization that won the 2018 World Championship and remains central to the league's storylines. Ninjas in Pyjamas brought a different pedigree, an esports organization with deep roots in Counter-Strike that has been investing in League of Legends infrastructure as it builds competitive relevance in China.
That format is useful for anyone tracking draft trends, substitution patterns, or coaching decisions across a complete series. The clip list gives an easy way to compare early-season adjustments between the teams.
Roster context mattered heading into Split 2, with both organizations having publicly discussed offseason plans and mid-split tweaks. Invictus Gaming carries the historical weight of past stars that helped build the org's reputation on the international stage. Ninjas in Pyjamas have leaned on organizational support and strategic recruitment as they try to establish consistency within the LPL calendar.
From a competitive standpoint, every Split 2 match has implications for playoff seeding and regional positioning later in the year. This specific set of games will be referenced by analysts and coaches when assessing how either side adapts over a multi-game meeting. The ALL GAMES highlights are a concise resource for scouting pick and ban priorities without having to watch each match in full.
Fans looking at the video should pay attention to draft evolution between maps, any repeated champion priorities, and how each coaching staff deploys their lineups across the series.
Expect both organizations to use lessons from this meeting as they push deeper into the Split 2 schedule, where league standings start to crystallize. The highlights package serves as a practical reference for teams, analysts, and viewers who want to follow how Invictus Gaming and Ninjas in Pyjamas are shaping their approaches during a key stretch of the LPL season.
Series result
NIPNinjas in Pyjamas
0 - 2
Invictus Gaming win
IGInvictus Gaming
Picks & Bans
2 gamesInvictus Gaming
Ninjas in Pyjamas
Game 134:19
Invictus Gaming won
Kills
18:6
Gold
69.6k:58.3k
Towers
8:2
Dragons
3:1
Barons
1:0
Invictus Gaming · 1 Herald, 2 Void Grubs, 1 inhibitor
Ninjas in Pyjamas · 1 Void Grub
First objectives: Invictus Gaming took first blood; Invictus Gaming took first dragon; Invictus Gaming took first Herald; Invictus Gaming took first Baron; Invictus Gaming took first tower.
Standout damage
JiaQi on Sivir
6/1/8 · 43,566 damage
Care on Orianna
3/1/2 · 25,486 damage
Game 227:10
Invictus Gaming won
Kills
10:17
Gold
48.0k:59.6k
Towers
2:9
Dragons
0:4
Barons
0:1
Ninjas in Pyjamas · 1 Herald, 1 Void Grub
Invictus Gaming · 2 Void Grubs, 1 inhibitor
First objectives: Invictus Gaming took first blood; Invictus Gaming took first dragon; Ninjas in Pyjamas took first Herald; Invictus Gaming took first Baron; Invictus Gaming took first tower.
Standout damage
HOYA on Gnar
3/4/3 · 22,588 damage
JiaQi on Ashe
4/1/11 · 28,173 damage