This market refers to the LoL Semifinal match between T1 and DN SOOPers in the KeSPA Cup Playoffs, initially scheduled for August 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET.
This market will resolve to "T1" if T1 win the match against DN SOOPers.
This market will resolve to "DN SOOPers" if DN SOOPers win the match against T1.
If the match is canceled (not played at all) or ends in a tie, this market will resolve to 50-50.
If the match is postponed, the 7-day (168-hour) delay period will be measured from the originally scheduled start time of August 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET to the rescheduled start time. If the rescheduled start time falls more than 168 hours after the originally scheduled start time, this market will resolve to 50-50, regardless of whether the match is subsequently played. If no rescheduled start time falling within that 168-hour period has been announced by August 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET, this market will resolve to 50-50. If the match is rescheduled to a start time within 168 hours of the originally scheduled start time, this market will resolve based on the result of the match as played.
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: T1 vs DN SOOPers (BO5) - KeSPA Cup Playoffs


Game context
T1 enters the KeSPA Cup semifinals as the clear favorite against DN SOOPers, backed by a star-studded roster featuring Faker in mid lane alongside Doran, Oner, and Keria, whose combined championship pedigree and execution edge create a wide gap in implied probabilities. DN SOOPers, rebranded from the former Freecs organization with DuDu, Sharvel, Clozer, deokdam, and Peter, gained momentum by upsetting Hanwha Life Esports in the quarterfinals, but their group-stage losses to T1 (including a swift 2-0 sweep) highlight consistent vulnerabilities in laning and macro play against elite competition. The best-of-five format amplifies T1's historical advantage in longer series, while recent LCK form and roster stability further reinforce trader consensus around the LCK powerhouse. No major roster changes or patch shifts appear imminent ahead of the August 17 matchup.













