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Sentinels and Disguised Clash in LCS 2026 Playoffs Opener

By Onivia Editorial

TL;DR

Sentinels, led by star mid laner Tenacity, face Disguised and their standout ADC Styler in the LCS 2026 Playoffs Round 1. Sentinels seek to capitalize on their strong regular season finish, while Disguised looks to shake off recent inconsistencies. Both teams aim to make a deep playoff run.

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Sentinels and Disguised took to the Rift in the opening round of the LCS 2026 Playoffs, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown. Sentinels, fresh off a strong finish to the regular season, looked to their star mid laner Tenacity for leadership and playmaking. Tenacity has been instrumental in their recent successes, guiding the team through a competitive field and into the playoff picture. With eyes set on a potential deep run, Sentinels aimed to leverage their current form against their first playoff opponents.

Disguised, on the other hand, entered the postseason with a different narrative. The team, characterized by their dynamic ADC Styler, faced challenges in maintaining consistency as the season progressed. Despite these hurdles, Disguised managed to secure a playoff berth, setting up a clash against the strong Sentinels. The matchup provided an opportunity for Styler and his squad to prove their strength and potentially turn their fortunes around in the high-stakes environment of the playoffs.

Throughout the regular season, Sentinels demonstrated resilience and adaptability, traits they hoped to carry into their playoff campaign. The team's ability to adapt to various playstyles and opponents was a key factor behind their late-season surge. With Tenacity pulling the strings in the mid lane, Sentinels aimed to exploit any weaknesses in Disguised's defense.

For Disguised, the playoffs represented a fresh start. Despite a rocky path to the postseason, the team sought to reset their focus and capitalize on the talent within their roster. Styler, known for his explosive carry potential, was at the forefront of this initiative. His ability to perform under pressure would be crucial for Disguised in overcoming the challenges posed by Sentinels.

With the stakes high and both teams eager to advance, the opening round of the LCS 2026 Playoffs promised to be an enthralling affair. Sentinels and Disguised each brought their unique strengths and challenges to the table, setting up a narrative-rich matchup. As the series unfolded, fans and analysts alike looked forward to seeing which team would emerge to face the next hurdle in their playoff journey.

Series result

SEN

SEN

3 - 2

Sentinels win

DSG

DSG

Picks & Bans

5 games
Sentinels logo

Sentinels

blue side
Picks
DARKWINGS
Orianna
Orianna
HamBak
Aatrox
Aatrox
huhi
Neeko
Neeko
Rahel
Jhin
Jhin
Impact
Sion
Sion
Bans
Malphite
Malphite
Taliyah
Taliyah
Azir
Azir
Kai'Sa
Kai'Sa
Nami
Nami
Disguised logo

Disguised

red side
Picks
KryRa
Nocturne
Nocturne
Castle
Ambessa
Ambessa
Callme
Akali
Akali
sajed
Ezreal
Ezreal
Lyonz
Karma
Karma
Bans
Rumble
Rumble
Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV
Renekton
Renekton
Varus
Varus
Yunara
Yunara

Game 132:55

Disguised won

Sentinelsblue : redDisguised

Kills

8:20

Gold

57.6k:72.3k

Towers

1:11

Dragons

0:5

Barons

0:1

Sentinels · 3 Void Grubs

Disguised · 1 Herald, 3 inhibitors

First objectives: Disguised took first blood; Disguised took first dragon; Disguised took first Herald; Disguised took first Baron; Disguised took first tower.

Standout damage

Impact on Sion

1/2/6 · 20,272 damage

Castle on Ambessa

8/4/8 · 39,181 damage

Game 234:44

Sentinels won

Sentinelsblue : redDisguised

Kills

21:12

Gold

71.4k:63.8k

Towers

10:2

Dragons

2:3

Barons

1:0

Sentinels · 1 Herald, 3 Void Grubs, 1 inhibitor

First objectives: Sentinels took first blood; Disguised took first dragon; Sentinels took first Herald; Sentinels took first Baron; Sentinels took first tower.

Standout damage

Impact on Gnar

6/1/8 · 36,361 damage

sajed on Kai'Sa

7/3/4 · 32,548 damage

Game 335:35

Disguised won

Sentinelsblue : redDisguised

Kills

15:13

Gold

67.2k:73.1k

Towers

4:8

Dragons

4:1

Barons

0:2

Sentinels · 1 Herald, 3 Void Grubs

Disguised · 1 inhibitor

First objectives: Sentinels took first blood; Disguised took first dragon; Sentinels took first Herald; Disguised took first Baron; Sentinels took first tower.

Standout damage

DARKWINGS on Viktor

3/2/7 · 36,936 damage

Castle on Nasus

5/5/6 · 30,743 damage

Game 432:06

Sentinels won

Sentinelsblue : redDisguised

Kills

19:4

Gold

70.0k:55.2k

Towers

11:3

Dragons

4:1

Barons

1:0

Sentinels · 1 Herald, 3 Void Grubs, 3 inhibitors

First objectives: Sentinels took first blood; Disguised took first dragon; Sentinels took first Herald; Sentinels took first Baron; Sentinels took first tower.

Standout damage

DARKWINGS on Veigar

8/0/8 · 35,341 damage

sajed on Corki

1/4/1 · 22,914 damage

Game 532:51

Sentinels won

Sentinelsblue : redDisguised

Kills

14:7

Gold

61.3k:56.1k

Towers

7:3

Dragons

4:0

Barons

1:0

Sentinels · 1 Herald, 2 Void Grubs, 1 inhibitor

Disguised · 1 Void Grub

First objectives: Sentinels took first blood; Sentinels took first dragon; Sentinels took first Herald; Sentinels took first Baron; Sentinels took first tower.

Standout damage

HamBak on Xin Zhao

7/2/4 · 23,895 damage

Castle on Rumble

2/2/3 · 24,730 damage

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