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Invictus Gaming's 2018 World Championship victory changed everything — it was the first time a Chinese team won Worlds in the modern era, and the way they did it, with TheShy and Rookie playing the most mechanically dominant League of Legends anyone had ever seen, rewrote what people thought was possible. Backed by Chinese billionaire Wang Sicong, iG built their legacy on pure individual talent and aggressive play. Though the championship roster has long since dispersed, iG's 2018 run remains one of the most iconic achievements in competitive gaming.
TESvsIG
Invictus Gaming beat Top Esports 3-1 in the best-of-five Worlds 2026 Main Event Quarterfinals series on Patch 26.20. They took Game 1 in 31 minutes, finishing 27-12 in kills, TES took Game 2 in 47 minutes, finishing 20-17 in kills, then IG won Games 3 and 4, none lasting longer than 30 minutes.
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IGvsLYON
Invictus Gaming took the best-of-three Worlds 2026 Main Event series 2-1 over LYON on Patch 26.20. They took Game 1 in 27 minutes, finishing 19-4 in kills, LYON took Game 2 in 38 minutes, finishing 18-8 in kills, then IG took Game 3 in 23 minutes, finishing 7-5 in kills.
October 29, 2026
HLEvsIGInvictus Gaming took the best-of-one Worlds 2026 Main Event series 1-0 over Hanwha Life Esports on Patch 26.20. They won in 28 minutes, finishing 29-9 in kills.
October 25, 2026
IGvsSW
Invictus Gaming took the best-of-one Worlds 2026 Main Event series 1-0 over Team Secret Whales on Patch 26.20. They won in 30 minutes, finishing 21-12 in kills.
October 24, 2026
GENvsIGGen.G beat Invictus Gaming 1-0 in the best-of-one Worlds 2026 Main Event series on Patch 26.20. They won in 26 minutes, finishing 22-10 in kills.
October 23, 2026
LPLWorldsIGvsJDG
Invictus Gaming beat JD Gaming 3-1 in the best-of-five LPL, Worlds LPL 2026 Regional Finals series on Patch 26.17. They won Games 1 and 2, none lasting longer than 33 minutes, JDG took Game 3 in 34 minutes, finishing 26-16 in kills, then IG took Game 4 in 34 minutes, finishing 25-19 in kills.
September 19, 2026
LPLIGvsTESTop Esports took the best-of-five LPL 2026 Regional Finals series 3-1 over Invictus Gaming on Patch 26.17. IG took Game 1 in 40 minutes, finishing 11-12 in kills, then TES won Games 2 to 4, none lasting longer than 37 minutes.
September 17, 2026
LPL
ALvsIGAnyone's Legend beat Invictus Gaming 3-2 in the best-of-five LPL 2026 Grand Finals series on Patch 26.17. IG took Game 1 in 37 minutes, finishing 24-11 in kills, AL won Games 2 and 3, none lasting longer than 36 minutes, IG took Game 4 in 29 minutes, finishing 16-15 in kills, then AL took Game 5 in 30 minutes, finishing 20-5 in kills.
September 12, 2026
LPLIGvsLGD
Invictus Gaming swept LGD Gaming 3-0 in the best-of-five LPL 2026 Grand Finals series on Patch 26.17. They won every game, winning the kill count 63-25, with no game longer than 27 minutes.
September 8, 2026
LPLIGvsWE
Invictus Gaming won the best-of-five LPL 2026 Grand Finals series 3-1 against Team WE on Patch 26.17. They took Game 1 in 23 minutes, finishing 18-7 in kills, Team WE took Game 2 in 31 minutes, finishing 16-7 in kills, then IG won Games 3 and 4, none lasting longer than 33 minutes.
September 6, 2026
LPLIGvsTESInvictus Gaming beat Top Esports 3-2 in the best-of-five LPL 2026 Grand Finals series on Patch 26.17. They took Game 1 in 32 minutes, finishing 21-10 in kills, TES took Game 2 in 28 minutes, finishing 23-5 in kills, IG took Game 3 in 42 minutes, finishing 16-12 in kills, TES took Game 4 in 36 minutes, finishing 23-15 in kills, then IG took Game 5 in 25 minutes, finishing 23-4 in kills.
September 5, 2026
LPLIGvsTT
Invictus Gaming beat TT Gaming 3-0 in the best-of-five LPL 2026 Grand Finals series on Patch 26.16. IG did not drop a game, winning the kill count 62-24, with no game longer than 24 minutes.
August 28, 2026
LPLIGvsNIP
Ninjas in Pyjamas won the best-of-three LPL 2026 Split 3 series 2-0 against Invictus Gaming on Patch 26.16. They won every game, winning the kill count 47-26, with no game longer than 36 minutes.
August 22, 2026
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WBGvsIGInvictus Gaming won the best-of-three LPL 2026 Split 3 series 2-1 against Weibo Gaming on Patch 26.15. They took Game 1 in 35 minutes, finishing 24-17 in kills, WBG took Game 2 in 32 minutes, finishing 21-14 in kills, then IG took Game 3 in 39 minutes, finishing 21-12 in kills.
August 16, 2026
LPL
LNGvsIGInvictus Gaming won the best-of-three LPL 2026 Split 3 series 2-0 against LNG Esports on Patch 26.15. IG did not drop a game, winning the kill count 48-24, with no game longer than 35 minutes.
August 9, 2026
LPLIGvsNIPNinjas in Pyjamas beat Invictus Gaming 2-1 in the best-of-three LPL 2026 Split 3 series on Patch 26.15. IG took Game 1 in 34 minutes, finishing 22-16 in kills, then NIP won Games 2 and 3, none lasting longer than 46 minutes.
August 6, 2026
LPLLNGvsIGInvictus Gaming beat LNG Esports 2-0 in the best-of-three LPL 2026 Split 3 series on Patch 26.14. They won every game, winning the kill count 41-19, with no game longer than 29 minutes.
August 2, 2026
LPLIGvsWBGInvictus Gaming and Weibo Gaming met in Split 3. The matchup used a best-of-3 format on Patch 26.14.
July 25, 2026
LPLIGvsTTInvictus Gaming face TT Gaming in the LPL 2026 Split 2 Playoffs. The May 23 match is presented as an ALL GAMES highlights package, covering the full playoff series and its bracket implications.
May 23, 2026
LPLJDGvsIGJDG, with Kanavi and Yagao on the roster, face Invictus Gaming in LPL 2026 Split 2. The May 17 highlights package presents all games from the head-to-head, part of the regular season schedule. Both clubs are navigating the mid-split stretch and every series this week has measurable impact on playoff positioning.
May 17, 2026
LPLIGvsBLG
Invictus Gaming face Bilibili Gaming, with ADC Aiming listed on the roster, during LPL 2026 Split 2. The matchup is part of the Split 2 regular season on May 12, 2026, when both teams are jockeying for position in the playoff race. Highlights cover all games from the series, showing the full set of plays from the day.
May 12, 2026
LPLIGvsNIPInvictus Gaming face Ninjas in Pyjamas during LPL 2026 Split 2, the matchup captured as an ALL GAMES highlights package. The Onivia video was published May 9, 2026, collecting every game from the series and offering a clear view of draft setups and lineup choices.
May 9, 2026
LPLWEvsIGWE and IG meet in LPL 2026 Split 2, a regular season series presented in Onivia's "ALL GAMES" highlights package published May 6, 2026. Rookie remains the marquee mid laner for IG and represents a key storyline, while WE arrive as one of the LPL's longest-running organizations navigating roster adjustments this split. The highlights video collects every game from the matchup and is available on Onivia's channel.
May 6, 2026
LPLIGvsALInvictus Gaming, the organization made famous by players such as Rookie and TheShy, face Anyone’s Legend in LPL 2026 Split 2. This recap covers the full series as presented in the ALL GAMES highlights package published May 2, with implications for mid-split positioning and playoff seeding.
May 2, 2026
LPLWBGvsIGWBG (TheShy, top-lane veteran) face IG (Rookie, 2018 World Champion mid) in LPL 2026 Split 2. The highlights package, published May 1, 2026, contains all games from their meeting and serves as a record for roster evaluation and form ahead of the mid-split stretch.
May 1, 2026
LPLIGvsALInvictus Gaming, with veteran mid laner Rookie on the roster, face Anyone's Legend in LPL 2026 Split 2. This highlights package collects all games from their April 28, 2026 meeting, released on Onivia as the split moves toward its playoff stretch.
April 28, 2026
LPLIGvsJDGInvictus Gaming, with mid laner Rookie as a focal point, face JD Gaming, anchored by jungler Kanavi, in LPL 2026 Split 2. The Onivia video packages highlights from all games in the April 24, 2026 series, a meeting with playoff seeding implications late in Split 2.
April 24, 2026
LPLTESvsIGTop Esports, with mid laner Knight as a notable name associated with the organization, face Invictus Gaming, the 2018 World Champions linked to TheShy, in LPL 2026 Split 2. The Onivia highlights package from April 19, 2026 compiles ALL GAMES from the matchup for viewers on the Onivia LCK LPL LEC LCS Highlights channel.
April 19, 2026
LPLIGvsBLGInvictus Gaming (Rookie, veteran mid) face Bilibili Gaming (Aiming, starting AD carry) in LPL 2026 Split 2 coverage. Published April 18, 2026, the video compiles all games from their meeting for review and scouting.
April 18, 2026
LPLIGvsWBGInvictus Gaming, 2018 World champions, face Weibo Gaming in LPL 2026 Split 2, presented here as an ALL GAMES highlights package. The video, published April 15, 2026, compiles every match between the two sides from this stage of the split. Both organizations are contesting Split 2 positioning, with implications for the mid-season standings and seeding heading into playoffs.
April 15, 2026
LPLWEvsIGWE, fresh off an off-season roster shuffle, face Invictus Gaming, anchored by veteran mid laner Rookie, in LPL 2026 Split 2. This meeting carries mid-split standings implications for both organisations as they chase playoff positioning.
April 11, 2026
LPLIGvsNIPInvictus Gaming (Rookie, 2018 Worlds champion) face Ninjas In Pyjamas (Larssen, recent addition) in LPL 2026 Split 2. The highlight compilation published April 8, 2026 contains all games from the meeting and serves as reference material ahead of the split's playoff push.
April 8, 2026
LPLTESvsIGTop Esports, with mid laner Knight listed among its core names, face Invictus Gaming, long associated with Rookie, during LPL 2026 Split 2. The video package covers all games between TES and IG and was published April 4, 2026, on Onivia's highlights channel.
April 4, 2026
LPLALvsIGAnyone's Legend and Invictus Gaming meet in the LPL 2026 Playoffs, the video compiles all games from their playoff series. The highlights were published March 3, 2026 on Onivia, offering full-series footage for fans and analysts. Anyone's Legend qualified for the 2026 LPL Playoffs following the regular season, while Invictus Gaming enter with a long playoff history going back to their 2018 World Championship run.
March 3, 2026
LPLIGvsNIPInvictus Gaming, the organization that famously featured Rookie and TheShy during their 2018 Worlds run, face Ninjas in Pyjamas in the LPL 2026 Playoffs. The matchup is presented as an all-games highlight package on Onivia, published March 1, 2026, covering the full playoff series between IG and NIP.
March 1, 2026
LPLIGvsWBGInvictus Gaming, with veteran mid laner Rookie on the roster, face Weibo Gaming in the LPL 2026 Playoffs. The uploaded video compiles ALL GAMES from the playoff series and was published on Feb 25, 2026, providing full highlight coverage of the matchup.
February 25, 2026
LPLIGvsOMG
Invictus Gaming and Oh My God battle in the LPL 2026 Playoffs, with key players like IG's Yuuki and OMG's Able at the forefront. Both teams look to leverage their strengths as they vie for a spot in the next playoff round. A riveting matchup unfolds with high expectations from fans.
February 11, 2026
LPLIGvsNIPInvictus Gaming showcased their prowess in a thrilling playoff match against Ninjas in Pyjamas, clinching the series with decisive victories across all games. The highlight video captures key moments that underscore IG's dominance in the LPL 2026 playoffs.
February 9, 2026
LPLIGvsWBGInvictus Gaming showcased their prowess in a thrilling match against Weibo Gaming during the LPL 2026 Split 1, securing a clean sweep that highlighted their strategic superiority and teamwork.
February 6, 2026
LPLIGvsJDGThe highly anticipated match between Invictus Gaming and JD Gaming delivered intense gameplay and strategic brilliance, showcasing the best of League of Legends in the LPL 2026 Split 1. Fans can now relive the highlights of this electrifying encounter.
February 3, 2026
LPLBLGvsIGBilibili Gaming faced off against Invictus Gaming in the LPL 2026 Split 1. Both teams are looking to make their mark early in the season. Key players from each side had a chance to shine in this key match.
January 31, 2026
LPLALvsIGInvictus Gaming faced off against Anyone's Legend in the LPL 2026 Split 1. The matchup provided a stage for key players as the teams navigated the early season. With stakes high, both teams aimed to make significant strides.
January 27, 2026
LPLJDGTESIGBLGWeek 3 of the LPL 2026 Spring Split kicks off with high-stakes matchups featuring JD Gaming, Top Esports, Invictus Gaming, and Bilibili Gaming. Teams are vying for critical wins to bolster their standings early in the season. Fans witness fierce competition as the league's top talent goes head-to-head.
January 26, 2026
LPLTESvsIGTop Esports faced off against Invictus Gaming in a highly anticipated matchup in the LPL 2026 Split 1. Both teams have well-known histories with significant roster changes coming into this season. Fans eagerly watched as these two powerhouses battled for early momentum in the split.
January 25, 2026
LPL
RNGvsIGRoyal Never Give Up and Invictus Gaming clash in a critical LPL matchup during Week 2 of the 2026 Split 1 season. Both teams aim to strengthen their standings early in the season. The meeting brings together iconic organizations with rich histories in LoL esports.
January 21, 2026
LPLIGvsTESInvictus Gaming and Top Esports met on the Rift during Week 2 of the LPL 2026 Split 1. With both teams boasting star-studded rosters, the series carried implications for early season standings and provided a showcase for emerging talent.
January 21, 2026
LPLIGvsBLGInvictus Gaming and Bilibili faced off in a crucial matchup in the 2026 LPL Spring Split. With both teams looking to gain an early advantage in the standings, key players like IG's veteran presence and BLG's rising stars were under the spotlight. This meeting marked an important moment in the early race for playoff positioning.
January 20, 2026
LPLIGvsALInvictus Gaming and Anyone's Legend clashed in a crucial matchup during the LPL 2026 Split 1. With both teams eager to make their mark early in the season, the spotlight was on key players like IG's mid-laner and AL's veteran top-laner. The outcome could significantly influence their standings and playoff aspirations.
January 15, 2026
LPLWBGvsIGWeibo Gaming took on Invictus Gaming in a high-stakes encounter during the 2026 LPL Split 1. With both teams boasting talented rosters, this matchup was crucial for setting the tone in the early season. Fans were eager to see how standout players from each side would perform.
January 14, 2026
JDGvsIGJDG and IG faced off in a high-stakes battle for the title at the Demacia Cup 2025 Finals. Both teams brought star-studded lineups, making it a must-watch series for League of Legends fans. With significant bragging rights on the line, this matchup was a showcase of top-tier talent from China's competitive scene.
January 3, 2026
IGvsLNGInvictus Gaming and LNG Esports face off in the 2025 Demacia Cup semifinals, a key matchup that promises high stakes and intense competition. Both teams are looking to secure their place in the finals, with Invictus Gaming seeking to recapture past glory and LNG Esports aiming to strengthen their rise in the competitive scene.
January 1, 2026LPLWBGIGOMGBLG+1Wenbo joins BLG as Top Laner from the academy roster, while Bin becomes inactive. Assum joins iG as Bot Laner and chengz: OMG → iG [Coach]. Jwei joins WBG, plus 2 more moves.
July 21, 2026
LCSLPL
DSGIGDSG secures a future with Srtty by extending his contract, while Invictus Gaming welcomes TheShy back to their active lineup.
June 15, 2026LPLGlobalLCSIGBLG+2Invictus Gaming parts ways with top laners Breathe and Soboro, while also bidding farewell to mid laner Nia. Meanwhile, Bilibili Gaming achieves significant milestones by qualifying for the Esports World Cup 2026 and advancing in the LPL 2026 Split 2 Playoffs.
June 14, 2026
BFX
NSIGTaeyoon: NS → BFX [Bot Laner]. Nia joins iG as Mid Laner. Diable joins NS as Bot Laner.
April 30, 2026LPLTTIGBreathe joins iG as Top Laner. JiaQi joins iG as Bot Laner. Benny joins TT as Assistant Coach, plus 9 more moves across CN.
March 29, 2026
LECBRAPACALBLG+31Chinese LoL teams AL, BLG, and EDG have secured key players with long-term contracts, indicating strategic planning. Notable players like Flandre, Tarzan, and Bin are set to remain until 2026 and beyond.
January 15, 2026FUR.Y parts with its head coach, while Gambit undergoes major player changes. Both organizations opened the door for a competitive 2025.
January 3, 2026
