Inspired runs the NA region, as LYON defeat C9 in the LCS Lock-In tournament finals

After a poor start to the 2026 LCS Lock-In tournament, LYON managed to run the entire losers’ bracket and defeat a heavy favorite C9 in the grand finals, and qualified for the First Stand 2026.

This is a monumental improvement after the entirety of 2025, where LYON consistently placed 7-8th in the standings.