The Demacia Cup Global Invitational 2026 features 12 non-Worlds League of Legends teams from LPL, LCK, LEC, LCS, LCP, and CBLOL in a Swiss stage transitioning to single-elimination Bo5 playoffs under Fearless Draft rules. This format prohibits champion repeats within each series, driving substantial variety across the many Bo3 and Bo5 matches already completed and those remaining through the October 17 final. International roster diversity, regional meta differences, and the fixed patch 26.18 further expand the potential pool of unique picks, while the ongoing semifinals and championship series will determine how many additional champions appear before the event concludes.