In a surprising turn of events, BLG, the regular season champions, were eliminated from the 2026 LPL playoffs by eighth-seeded WE, losing 1-3. This unexpected defeat, known as a "black eight" elimination, defied market expectations, as Polymarket data had given BLG a 95.5% chance of winning. The upset resulted in significant financial losses for bettors, including a $157,500 loss for the prominent account TrevorPlovdivBulgariaForHisBirthday, who had placed a large wager on BLG's victory. The loss also ended BLG's impressive 12-game winning streak in best-of-five series.