The LCK Challengers League Kickoff group stage has officially entered its third week, the so-called 'Super Week'.

Beginning this Monday, January 26, this Super Week is set to be the decisive factor for playoff contention. As of the end of Week 2, Nongshim RedForce, BNK FearX, DRX, KT Rolster, and DN Super have secured the top spots in their respective groups. Despite significant shifts in team rosters, these leaders have rapidly cultivated synergy and displayed a remarkably stable performance. Once the Super Week concludes, the winners and losers brackets will be locked in, ultimately determining which teams advance to the Kickoff Play-in and which secure a direct ticket to the playoffs.

This third week shifts gears to a best-of-five format, pitting teams with identical seeds against one another. A victory grants two points alongside the match's set differential. Given that standard matches typically offer one point for a best-of-three win, the stakes are undeniably high for playoff qualification. KT Rolster, the inaugural champions of the LCK Challengers League Kickoff, are currently holding steady at the top, proving that their pedigree as a powerhouse is far from a fluke.

Take January 19, for instance: KT Rolster dropped the first set against Gen.G Global Academy but clawed their way back to win the next two, showcasing their resilience. On the same day, Dplus KIA steamrolled DRX with a 2-0 sweep. Dplus KIA seized control right from the pick-and-ban phase, snowballing their lead through the bottom lane and maintaining a clinical grip across all fronts. In the second set, 'Garden' Seol Jeong-won was a standout on Ahri, effectively steering the team to victory.

BNK FearX, having claimed last season's regular season title, climbed to second place after a solid victory over Hanwha Life Esports. Their performance was, frankly, high-calibre, with 'Fiesta' An Hyeon-seo demonstrating a masterclass in champion proficiency on Syndra and Sylas. By January 20, DN Super had bested T1 Esports Academy. Despite T1 holding early leads in both sets, the DN Super bottom lane duo of 'Enosh' Gwak Gyu-jun and 'Quantum' Son Jeong-hwan took charge to secure the win. Meanwhile, Nongshim RedForce dismantled Brion with a 2-0 victory, driven by some textbook strategic play.

Super Week kicks off on Monday, January 26, with T1 Esports Academy facing Dplus KIA at 14:00, followed by Nongshim RedForce versus Hanwha Life Esports at 17:00. Tuesday, January 27, sees DRX taking on DN Super at 14:00, and a clash between BNK FearX and KT Rolster at 17:00. Every match will be broadcast live online, and SOOP and Chzzk are where you can catch the action. Further details are available via the LCK Challengers League Official SNS channels.