Bilibili Gaming has risen to the top of the global League of Legends rankings, surpassing Gen.G and G2 Esports after their victory at First Stand 2026.
This shift occurred immediately following the Chinese team’s win in São Paulo, reshuffling the competitive landscape before the mid-season break.
Global Power Rankings: A new hierarchy
As per the updated Global Power Rankings by Sheep Esports, BLG’s win solidified their position as the leading team.
The rankings now heavily consider recent international performances, giving more weight to global consistency over domestic success alone.
The current top rankings reflect the results from Brazil, indicating a shift in regional power dynamics:
- 1. Bilibili Gaming (LPL)
- 2. G2 Esports (LEC)
- 3. Gen.G (LCK)
BLG secures historic international title
Bilibili Gaming’s rise is not just on paper; it was earned through a dominant performance at the Riot Games Arena.
After defeating JD Gaming in the semifinals, BLG faced G2 Esports in the grand final on March 22.
Led by Chen ‘Bin’ Ze-Bin’s strong laning, BLG achieved a convincing 3-1 victory, claiming their first international trophy.
Despite G2’s attempt at a comeback in game four, the LPL champions sealed the win and took home the $250,000 prize.
This victory builds on their domestic success, proving that their dominance can translate to the global stage.
The tournament was a huge success in terms of viewership, and First Stand has become a crucial testing ground for the competitive narrative of the year, giving BLG the momentum they need for the rest of the season.
G2 Esports proves the doubters wrong
One of the most notable changes is G2 Esports claiming the second spot over the LCK champions.
After a thrilling 3-2 victory against Karmine Corp in the LEC, few analysts expected G2 to defeat Gen.G so decisively in the lower bracket final to reach the title match.
Rasmus ‘Caps’ Winther and his team have silenced critics who doubted the West’s ability to compete with Eastern powerhouses in 2026.
Despite falling short in the grand final, their performance justified their leapfrogging of Gen.G in the rankings. Fans are now debating whether G2’s form is a temporary surge or a sustainable return to their peak levels from 2019.
Gen.G drops to third place
For Gen.G, the tournament ended in disappointment.
Considered favorites going into São Paulo, the Korean team failed to reach the grand final after a surprising loss to G2 in the lower bracket series.
Kim ‘Canyon’ Geon-bu and his team are still a formidable force, but their inability to close out the series against the LEC representatives has cost them the top spot.
They now sit in third place, looking to regroup before the Mid-Season Invitational later this year.
With the rankings reshuffled, all eyes are now on the upcoming LPL and LCK playoffs. BLG has set the bar high, but as First Stand demonstrated, the competition at the top is fiercer than ever.
Fans will be eagerly watching to see if this new hierarchy remains intact when MSI arrives in May.