I was half right on day one, but I honestly didn’t think Team EnVy would dismantle Immortals so easily. Sure, Immortals have been looking shaky during scrims, but EnVy played out of their minds. Everyone on that roster stepped up—it was a true team diff. Maybe they’re the real deal this split. After witnessing that, I’m genuinely questioning my preseason power rankings. Weren’t Immortals supposed to be a top-three lock? What’s going on?

Here’s how the standings look after the opening day of the 2026 LCS Summer Split:

  1. Counter Logic Gaming, Team Dignitas, Immortals, Team EnVy, Echo Fox

  2. Team SoloMid, Cloud9

  3. Team Liquid, FlyQuest, Phoenix1

At first glance, the table seems crowded at the top and bottom, which is pretty normal after just one match. Until we hit the halfway mark, we’re going to see a lot of clustering in the standings. What actually matters is the eye test. Everyone is still scrambling to figure out what’s viable after the massive mid-season durability and lane-swap update. The meta is chaos right now—some teams are thriving in the skirmish-heavy setup while others look completely lost. It’ll take a couple of weeks before real identities emerge.

Now, let’s talk about what we saw. Counter Logic Gaming came out swinging with a hyper-aggressive early game that caught their opponents off guard. Team Dignitas, led by Ssumday’s legendary weak-side stability, looked as solid as ever. Echo Fox… well, Echo Fox won, but did they really convince anyone? Every season I get baited by their potential, and every season they disappoint me by the end. I’m not buying the hype yet—fool me once, shame on you; fool me ten times, I’m an Echo Fox fan.

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The biggest surprise came from Team EnVy. They didn’t just beat Immortals—they steamrolled them in under 28 minutes. Their mid-jungle synergy was crisp, and their bot lane played with a confidence I haven’t seen from them in years. Is this the same EnVy that barely scraped into playoffs last split? Something clicked, and I’m here for it.

Unfortunately, not everyone showed up. Team Liquid looked like… Team Liquid. Indecisive macro, missed skillshots, and a draft that felt two patches behind. I want to believe they can turn it around, but it’s hard when the same issues have plagued them for seasons. FlyQuest and Phoenix1 also had rough starts, putting them in an early hole. Can any of these three escape the 8th-place swamp? History says it’s possible, but they need to adapt fast.

One bright spot for Immortals, despite the loss, was Xmithie’s leadership. Even in defeat, his pathing and objective calls kept them in the game longer than they deserved. I still have high hopes for Immortals if they can refine their teamfighting. But if EnVy keeps playing like this, we might have a new top dog in the LCS.

Day 2 is going to be spicy. Here are the matches on the schedule:

  • Team Dignitas vs Team SoloMid (1–2)

  • Echo Fox vs Counter Logic Gaming (1–2)

  • Immortals vs FlyQuest (2–1)

  • Team EnVy vs Team Liquid (2–0)

Don’t expect a ton of deep analysis from me just yet—I need to watch more games to understand how each squad is approaching the split, what they’re good at, and where they’re really struggling. But that won’t stop me from throwing out some bold predictions based on gut instinct and what I’ve seen so far.

In the Dignitas vs TSM matchup, I’m leaning toward TSM’s overall team strength. Tactical and Hauntzer have been grinding solo queue like maniacs, and their read on the meta seems a step ahead. Ssumday is a mountain in the top lane, but TSM’s mid-jungle duo should be able to exploit Dig’s early passivity. I’m calling it a 2-1 victory for the boys in black and white.

Echo Fox vs CLG is tough. Every fiber of my being wants to believe in Echo Fox’s aggressive style, but they’ve let me down too many times. CLG, on the other hand, looks disciplined and methodical. I’ll take CLG 2-1, though I won’t be shocked if Echo Fox throws a curveball and makes me eat my words. Will I finally believe in Echo Fox if they go 2–0 this week? Probably not.

Immortals vs FlyQuest should be a bounce-back game for Immortals. Xmithie’s veteran presence will be crucial against the relatively green FlyQuest roster. I’m predicting a 2-1 win, with Immortals shaking off their day-one jitters and tightening up their mid-game shotcalling.

And finally, Team EnVy vs Team Liquid. After what I saw yesterday, this feels like a free win for EnVy. Liquid’s problems run deep, while EnVy are riding a tsunami of momentum. Unless Liquid pulls off a miracle draft, I see a clean 2-0 sweep. The real question is: can Liquid even take a turret before 15 minutes?

All in all, day one of the 2026 LCS Summer Split was a wild ride with plenty of narratives already brewing. The standings are still meaningless, but the performances are starting to paint a picture. Are Team EnVy legitimate title contenders? Is Echo Fox ever going to stop breaking hearts? Will Team Liquid wake up before it’s too late? I’ll be watching closely—and definitely tweeting my overreactions during every match. Catch you after the games, and let’s see how wrong (or right) I end up being.