**LCK holds the strongest positioning at 60.5% implied probability** due to its four direct Swiss Stage qualifiers (Gen.G, Hanwha Life Esports, T1, Dplus KIA) and sustained regional dominance. HLE’s MSI 2026 title and LCK’s extra berth from international results underscore this depth, while power rankings place multiple LCK squads at the top entering the event that begins October 15 in Los Angeles. LPL’s four teams (Anyone’s Legend, Bilibili Gaming, Top Esports, Invictus Gaming) also earned an MSI bonus slot but sit at just 19%, reflecting a perceived gap after mixed 2026 cross-regional results and LCK’s recent Worlds success (four straight titles). Minor regions trail sharply: LEC (11.5%), LCS (6.0%), LCP (2.5%), and CBLOL (0.5%) each send at most three teams, with several forced through Play-In. “Other” at 50% and “Tie” at 23% capture scenarios where no listed region or a lower-seeded group leads the eight knockout spots. The Swiss Stage format and historical LCK edge in international brackets drive the current trader consensus ahead of the October 23 Swiss opener.