This market refers to the LoL Quarterfinal 1 match between Hanwha Life Esports and T1 in the Esports World Cup Playoffs, initially scheduled for July 17 at 7:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Hanwha Life Esports" if Hanwha Life Esports win the match against T1.
This market will resolve to "T1" if T1 win the match against Hanwha Life Esports.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve to 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one team wins due to the opponent's forfeiture, disqualification, or walkover, this market will resolve to the team who wins.
If the match ends in a forfeit, disqualification, or walkover (team withdraws before the start and the other wins automatically), this market will resolve to 50-50.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from https://gol.gg/esports/home. However, if https://gol.gg/esports/home has not published final results within 2 hours after the event’s conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead including video evidence.
In cases where a team’s listed name includes minor discrepancies from the resolution source, this market will resolve based on the underlying real-world match rather than exact name matching. Recognizable abbreviations, alternate or erroneous spellings, sponsor tags, affiliate or academy designations, regional identifiers, and minor formatting differences will be treated as referring to the same team, provided the intended team can be clearly and uniquely identified within the relevant competition. If a listed team name has no reasonable connection to any participating team, or if it matches or could reasonably refer to another team in the same competition such that the intended team cannot be unambiguously determined, this market will resolve 50-50.
LoL: Hanwha Life Esports vs T1 (BO3) - Esports World Cup Playoffs


Game context
Hanwha Life Esports enters the Esports World Cup Playoffs BO3 matchup with T1 riding strong recent momentum after clinching first in the 2026 LCK Rounds 1-2 split and capturing the MSI 2026 title with a grand-final victory over Bilibili Gaming. HLE’s updated roster featuring Zeus, Kanavi, and Zeka has delivered consistent results across LCK stages and the EWC qualifier, supported by superior recent form and head-to-head edges in several 2026 series. T1 counters with deep playoff pedigree, multiple MSI appearances, and a stable core including Faker, Oner, and Keria that has maintained high win rates in international play-ins and LCK rounds. The best-of-three format amplifies the importance of draft adaptability and individual carry potential on the current patch, while both squads’ LCK standings and prior EWC qualification highlight the evenly matched nature of the contest.














