# LoL’s final power ranking: the model is part of the contest Winning Worlds and finishing first in Riot’s strength ranking are related questions with different settlement tests. Canonical article: https://www.homeincomelab.com/stories/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424 Publisher: The Outlook By: [The Outlook editorial desk](https://www.homeincomelab.com/editorial) Category: Sports Analysis as of: 2026-10-04T10:30:51.735578Z Decision guide market prices observed: 2026-10-04T09:57:48.323Z Published: 2026-10-04T10:30:51.735578Z ## Quick answer GEN was priced at 38% in our October 4 market for the final 2026 Global Power Rankings leader, followed by BLG at 25% and HLE at 24%. The contract concerns the published post-Worlds ranking rather than directly awarding the outcome to the Worlds champion. [1](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424) ## Key takeaways - Riot describes the ranking as a mixture of performance, match context, recency, in-game execution, opponent strength and regional strength. Our interpretation: a championship trophy can be powerful evidence, but the model’s full inputs still determine the final ordered output. [2](https://lolesports.com/en-US/gpr/2026/split-2) - The GEN case strengthens if its final eligible performance produces the highest published ranking. Readers should compare the actual final edition rather than assuming a headline win mechanically settles the contract. - Another team can potentially lead the model even if the public conversation centres on a different champion. A tie also matters: the contract uses the listed team name’s alphabetical order, not an informal reputation-based choice. [1](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424) ## The comparison behind the headline GEN was priced at 38% in our October 4 market for the final 2026 Global Power Rankings leader, followed by BLG at 25% and HLE at 24%. The contract concerns the published post-Worlds ranking rather than directly awarding the outcome to the Worlds champion. [1](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424) At our October 4 observation, the relevant open contracts read: GEN 38%; BLG 25%; HLE 24%. These are recorded market prices, not official outcome declarations. The event’s cumulative volume was $158,649; that measures turnover across this parent event, rather than money backing any one scenario. [1](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424) ## The detail that changes the question Riot describes the ranking as a mixture of performance, match context, recency, in-game execution, opponent strength and regional strength. Our interpretation: a championship trophy can be powerful evidence, but the model’s full inputs still determine the final ordered output. [2](https://lolesports.com/en-US/gpr/2026/split-2) ## What would strengthen or weaken the case The GEN case strengthens if its final eligible performance produces the highest published ranking. Readers should compare the actual final edition rather than assuming a headline win mechanically settles the contract. Another team can potentially lead the model even if the public conversation centres on a different champion. A tie also matters: the contract uses the listed team name’s alphabetical order, not an informal reputation-based choice. [1](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424) ## The evidence that will settle it The number-one team on the official final 2026 ranking published after Worlds determines settlement. A tied first place is resolved alphabetically; an unlisted leader resolves to Other. [3](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424/will-gen-be-number-1-on-the-end-of-year-global-power-rankings-20260729165154427) If the final ranking is not published, or no first-place team is determined, by January 14, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET, the market resolves to Other. [3](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424/will-gen-be-number-1-on-the-end-of-year-global-power-rankings-20260729165154427) ## A fact worth knowing Riot’s checked end-of-Split-2 page shows BLG and Gen.G tied on 1,522 ranking points; that earlier edition is not the final settlement table. Source: [LoL Esports: Global Power Rankings methodology and Split 2 table](https://lolesports.com/en-US/gpr/2026/split-2) ## Weighing the outcome ### Outcome in focus GEN ### Supporting case The GEN case strengthens if its final eligible performance produces the highest published ranking. Readers should compare the actual final edition rather than assuming a headline win mechanically settles the contract. ### Challenging case Another team can potentially lead the model even if the public conversation centres on a different champion. A tie also matters: the contract uses the listed team name’s alphabetical order, not an informal reputation-based choice. [1](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424) ### What to watch - The publication labelled as the final post-Worlds 2026 ranking. [1](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424) - Any methodology or data corrections from Riot. [2](https://lolesports.com/en-US/gpr/2026/split-2) - Whether the first position is shared and triggers the tie rule. [1](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424) ### What may already be priced in The 38% snapshot for GEN records the price at the stated observation time. This explainer does not establish a fair value or show what caused that price. [1](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424) ### Assessment Riot describes the ranking as a mixture of performance, match context, recency, in-game execution, opponent strength and regional strength. Our interpretation: a championship trophy can be powerful evidence, but the model’s full inputs still determine the final ordered output. [2](https://lolesports.com/en-US/gpr/2026/split-2) ## How the market resolves The number-one team on the official final 2026 ranking published after Worlds determines settlement. A tied first place is resolved alphabetically; an unlisted leader resolves to Other. [3](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424/will-gen-be-number-1-on-the-end-of-year-global-power-rankings-20260729165154427) ## Timing and deadline If the final ranking is not published, or no first-place team is determined, by January 14, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET, the market resolves to Other. [3](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424/will-gen-be-number-1-on-the-end-of-year-global-power-rankings-20260729165154427) ## Questions and answers ### What outcome does this market actually measure? The number-one team on the official final 2026 ranking published after Worlds determines settlement. A tied first place is resolved alphabetically; an unlisted leader resolves to Other. [1](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424) ### What date matters for settlement? If the final ranking is not published, or no first-place team is determined, by January 14, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET, the market resolves to Other. [1](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424) ### What should readers monitor next? The publication labelled as the final post-Worlds 2026 ranking. [1](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424) Any methodology or data corrections from Riot. [2](https://lolesports.com/en-US/gpr/2026/split-2) ## Related market contracts - [GEN](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424/will-gen-be-number-1-on-the-end-of-year-global-power-rankings-20260729165154427) - [BLG](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424/will-blg-be-number-1-on-the-end-of-year-global-power-rankings-20260729165154426) - [HLE](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424/will-hle-be-number-1-on-the-end-of-year-global-power-rankings-20260729165154425) ## Market source [View the event on Polymarket](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424) For timestamped market prices, see the canonical HTML article. Prices can change independently of this analysis. ## Sources and further reading 1. [Polymarket: League of Legends Global Power Rankings Post Worlds: Rank 1](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424) 2. [LoL Esports: Global Power Rankings methodology and Split 2 table](https://lolesports.com/en-US/gpr/2026/split-2) 3. [Exact Polymarket contract: GEN](https://polymarket.com/event/league-of-legends-global-power-rankings-post-worlds-rank-1-20260729165154424/will-gen-be-number-1-on-the-end-of-year-global-power-rankings-20260729165154427) This is AI-assisted, source-linked explanatory journalism. We distinguish facts from interpretation and revise material errors. [How we work](https://www.homeincomelab.com/methodology) · [Corrections and contact](https://www.homeincomelab.com/contact)