Week five of the 2026 NA LCS Spring Split is already serving up hotter drama than a summer sidewalk in Texas, and honestly, it feels like we’ve time-traveled back to those golden eras when Immortals bullied the entire league and CLG shocked everyone with back-to-back championships. The mid-split standings are an absolute rollercoaster – some squads are riding high while others are still trying to find the on-switch. Right now, Immortals are sitting pretty at the top, but the wolves are howling just beneath them, and the schedule has zero chill.
Here’s how the table looks heading into this weekend’s madness:
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Immortals |
| 2 | Counter Logic Gaming, Team SoloMid |
| 4 | Team Dignitas, Cloud9 |
| 6 | Team EnVy |
| 7 | Echo Fox |
| 8 | Team Liquid |
| 9 | FlyQuest, Phoenix1 |
Immortals grabbed sole possession of the number one slot after toppling the only two teams that dared to challenge their supremacy. You’d think they could kick back and pop some champagne, but nah—this split is far from a cakewalk. They’ve got TSM breathing down their neck this week, and the boys in black and white are making a full-throttle charge for that top spot. It’s like watching a high-stakes poker game where everyone’s all-in before the flop. And let’s not forget Cloud9, who’ve been looking ridiculously crisp in their recent stomps. Whether they can translate that swagger into a win against TSM is another kettle of fish, because historically, TSM has been C9’s personal kryptonite. C9 always puts up a hell of a fight, but they keep tripping at the finish line. Something’s gotta give eventually, right?
Cloud9 vs Team SoloMid: The Eternal Rivalry Boils Over
Whenever professional League of Legends exists, this match will be a certified banger. Cloud9’s mid laner Jensen is having the kind of year that makes stat nerds drool on their keyboards. While everyone hypes him up season after season, this time the numbers are genuinely bonkers – he’s obliterating his opponents in CS differential before the 10-minute mark. Why should you care? Because that raw laning dominance is the engine that lets C9 roll. Together with jungler Contractz, Jensen pressures his lane opponent so hard they’re practically playing with a one-kill handicap throughout the entire early game. It’s systematic, it’s brutal, and it’s beautiful to watch if you’re not on the receiving end.
But here’s the wrinkle: they’re up against the NA Faker himself, Bjergsen. The dude is a legend for a reason – his ability to absorb pressure and still turn the map around is borderline witchcraft. C9 needs to replicate that early lane kingdom if they want a prayer of taking down TSM. On paper, this could go either way, but my gut (and a twenty-dollar bet) says C9 finally pulls the trigger. My one big worry? We haven’t been seeing “Top Die” much lately, and Hauntzer roaming free across the Rift making plays for his squad would be a total disaster for C9. If he gets going, C9’s bot lane better invest in some heavy-duty life insurance.
Phoenix1 vs Team EnVy: A Scrap at the Bottom of the Barrel
Last split, Phoenix1 shocked everyone by grabbing fourth place. Now? They’re stuck in the basement with only a single win to their name, sharing the last spot with FlyQuest. Calling their situation “rough” is the understatement of the century. They’re basically trying to climb out of a canyon with a toothpick. On the flip side, EnVy knows that pain all too well – they’ve lived in the dumpster before, but this split they’ve actually been halfway decent. They’re sitting right at .500 and chilling in the middle of the table, making some sneaky roster moves to find their groove.
The biggest shake-up? They’ve swapped Pirean out for Nisqy in the mid lane, and whatever voodoo they’re cooking seems to be working. Last week they snatched another win against P1’s fellow cellar-dweller FlyQuest, and in this league, a W is a W – nobody checks the receipt. It’s logical to assume EnVy keeps that momentum rolling and bags another one here, unless Phoenix1 has spent every waking moment gelling into a brand-new monster of a team. P1 definitely has the individual talent – remember, this roster isn’t made of cardboard – but they’ve looked more lost than a tourist in Manhattan. If they’ve fixed their macro play and can stop the early bleeding, we might have a real contest. But for now, the smart money’s on EnVy to punch their ticket a little higher up the standings.
What’s Coming Down the Pike
This weekend is going to be pure, unfiltered chaos. Immortals will need to prove their top-dog status isn’t just a fluke against a vengeful TSM, while Cloud9 gets a shot at redemption in one of the most storied rivalries in LCS history. Down at the bottom, Phoenix1 is fighting for their competitive lives – another loss here could genuinely shatter their morale for the rest of the split. Meanwhile, Dignitas and CLG are lurking just behind the leaders, ready to pounce on any slip-up. Even Team Liquid, stuck in eighth, could flip a switch if their star power finally wakes up. That’s the beauty of this split: nobody’s truly out, and nobody’s truly safe.
Grab your snacks, charge your phone for Twitter flame wars, and pray your favorite team doesn’t get sent to the shadow realm. This is why we love the LCS – it’s a beautiful, heartbreaking carnival, and the ride’s just getting started.