DN SOOPers sweep NS 3-0 to win the 2026 KeSPA Cup

DN SOOPers are the 2026 KeSPA Cup champions after dismantling NS RedForce 3-0 in the grand final on August 18. The clean sweep capped off a playoff run that saw the team drop just a single map across three best-of-five series. A playoff run built on upsets DN SOOPers opened their bracket run on August 11 with a 3-0 demolition of Hanwha Life Esports in the quarterfinals. Then came the semifinal on August 17, where they drew T1. DN SOOPers took that series 3-1, conceding just a single map before closing the door. The roster of DuDu, Sharvel, Clozer, deokdam, and Peter delivered performances across the playoff bracket that suggested peak coordination. DN SOOPers’ total playoff record of 9-1 across three series reflects that dominance. The tenth edition of a storied tournament The KeSPA Cup is organized annually by the Korea e-Sports Association, the governing body for competitive gaming in South Korea. This year’s edition marked the tenth iteration of the League of Legends version of the event. The tournament features top teams from the League of Legends Champions Korea, and matches were broadcast through official LoL Esports platforms. The team has gone through several identity shift...