TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
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2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
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61%
Closed: Sep 17, 9:20 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the number of maps played in a high-stakes League of Legends match between two professional teams during a regional finals tournament. The outcome depends on whether the match extends beyond a certain number of maps, reflecting the competitive intensity and strategic depth of the game. It highlights how professional esports matches can unfold with unpredictable durations based on team performance.
The event evaluates whether the specified League of Legends match between Invictus Gaming and Top Esports exceeds a defined number of maps. Two separate outcome criteria exist: one resolves positively if more than 3.5 maps are played, and another if more than 4.5 maps are played. Both criteria refer to the same match scheduled for September 17, 2026, at 5:00 AM EDT, within the LPL Regional Finals 2026. The market resolves to Yes if either condition is met, reflecting different thresholds for match length. Kalshi explicitly disclaims any official affiliation with the governing league, and all trademarks remain property of their respective owners.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks often set initial lines based on team rankings and expert analysis, while this market incorporates a broader range of information and real-time adjustments based on trader activity. Discrepancies can arise due to differing opinions on team form, player availability, or even external factors influencing the match. It’s common to see prediction markets offer more competitive odds, especially as the event approaches and more information becomes available.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different potential map totals. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as determined by supply and demand. Traders are incentivized to provide accurate predictions, as profitable trades are rewarded. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market’s price movements are driven by new information, shifts in sentiment, and strategic trading activity, all contributing to a dynamic and evolving assessment of the match’s likely duration.
This market resolves around Sep 17, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the total number of maps played in the Invictus Gaming versus Top Esports League of Legends match is verifiable from credible public reporting. The resolution will be based on the official results published by the League of Legends tournament organizers. The final map count will determine which contracts pay out, and the payout amount will be based on the price of the contract at the time of resolution. Traders will be able to view the resolved outcome and their associated profits or losses on Kalshi.
Several signals could significantly move this market before resolution. Any news regarding player injuries or changes in team lineups would likely impact the odds, as would updates on team strategies or recent performance. Major upsets in other matches within the tournament could also shift expectations and influence trading activity. Furthermore, any significant public endorsements or analyst predictions could sway market sentiment. Unexpected announcements related to the match schedule or venue could also introduce volatility, prompting traders to reassess their positions.