Gen.G Global Academy vs KT Rolster Challengers: LCK CL 2026 Season Kickoff — 2026-01-19
Professional League of Legends match between Gen.G Global Academy and KT Rolster Challengers in LCK CL 2026 Season Kickoff on 2026-01-19. The game lasted 33:22 on patch 26.01. Gen.G Global Academy defeated KT Rolster Challengers, finishing the game 16-8 in kills (Gen.G Global Academy led by 8). This was game 1 of a best-of-3 series.
Draft
Gen.G Global Academy picked Ambessa, Jarvan IV, Azir, Varus, Leona and banned Rumble, Jayce, Pantheon, Sivir, Corki.
KT Rolster Challengers picked K'Sante, Vi, Orianna, Yunara, Nautilus and banned Akali, Malphite, Poppy, Renata Glasc, Braum.
Objectives and map control
Gen.G Global Academy secured 2 dragons; KT Rolster Challengers secured 2.
Baron count: Gen.G Global Academy 2, KT Rolster Challengers 0.
Towers destroyed: Gen.G Global Academy 11, KT Rolster Challengers 1.
Player scoreboard
Gen.G Global Academy
| Role | Player | Champion | K/D/A | KDA | CS | CS/min | Damage | DMG% | Gold | Gold@15 | Vision | KP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | Ripple | Ambessa | 2/3/5 | 2.33 | 298 | 8.9 | 29,046 | 30.6% | 13,547 | 5,046 | 32 | 43.8% |
| Jungle | Courage | Jarvan IV | 4/0/10 | 14.00 | 259 | 7.8 | 16,350 | 17.2% | 15,234 | 5,755 | 67 | 87.5% |
| Mid | Kemish | Azir | 6/2/5 | 5.50 | 334 | 10.0 | 20,012 | 21.1% | 15,406 | 6,090 | 57 | 68.8% |
| Bot | MUDAI | Varus | 4/2/4 | 4.00 | 296 | 8.9 | 21,745 | 22.9% | 15,902 | 5,230 | 19 | 50.0% |
| Support | Lumos | Leona | 0/1/12 | 12.00 | 44 | 1.3 | 7,714 | 8.1% | 9,852 | 3,461 | 173 | 75.0% |
KT Rolster Challengers
| Role | Player | Champion | K/D/A | KDA | CS | CS/min | Damage | DMG% | Gold | Gold@15 | Vision | KP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | Sero | K'Sante | 2/3/2 | 1.33 | 255 | 7.6 | 17,782 | 26.1% | 10,861 | 5,505 | 43 | 50.0% |
| Jungle | Sylvie | Vi | 2/4/3 | 1.25 | 195 | 5.8 | 8,943 | 13.1% | 11,200 | 4,940 | 53 | 62.5% |
| Mid | Hwichan | Orianna | 0/6/3 | 0.50 | 304 | 9.1 | 12,211 | 17.9% | 11,287 | 4,957 | 33 | 37.5% |
| Bot | FenRir | Yunara | 2/1/3 | 5.00 | 353 | 10.6 | 23,021 | 33.7% | 15,027 | 5,609 | 36 | 62.5% |
| Support | Effort | Nautilus | 2/2/4 | 3.00 | 38 | 1.1 | 6,286 | 9.2% | 8,797 | 3,771 | 166 | 75.0% |
Match standout
Courage (Jungle) on Jarvan IV closed the game with 4/0/10 (KDA 14.00), dealing 16,350 damage to champions (17.2% of team damage) and farming 15,234 gold. Final score for the winning side (Gen.G Global Academy): 16 kills, 11 towers, 2 dragons, 2 barons.
