K/DA Worlds 2026 Opening Ceremony: Date, Time, Setlist

K/DA and True Damage are set to perform at the K/DA Worlds 2026 opening ceremony on November 14, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. It's K/DA's first big stage moment since its comeback single "FIRESTARTER," its first new music in about 6 years. Here's the date, the time, who's performing, and our best guess at what they'll play.

What Time Is the K/DA Worlds 2026 Opening Ceremony?

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Place: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
Reported time: 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT / 7 p.m. GMT

The date and venue come from the official Worlds announcement. The start time comes from press reports and a search summary, not from Riot's page. Check lolesports.com closer to the day.

How to Watch the Worlds 2026 Final Opening Ceremony

The ceremony is reported to stream on lolesports.com. It opens the Worlds 2026 final, which Mastercard is presenting.

If you can't be in Brooklyn, the stream is the way to go. Worlds 2026 began with the Play-In Stage on October 15 in Los Angeles, so the final is the end of a month-long run.

Who Is Performing: K/DA and True Damage Lineups

True Damage

True Damage will perform the Worlds 2026 anthem, "Know My Name." The group's lineup this year is:

Soyeon of (G)I-DLE: Akali
Coco Jones: Senna
Vic Mensa: Ekko
Sofía Reyes: Qiyana

"Know My Name" came out October 8. It's the first Worlds anthem performed by one of Riot's virtual acts.

K/DA

The new K/DA lineup has two returning voices and two new artists, playing Evelynn and Kai'Sa. Soyeon is back as Akali.

One report says Miyeon and Soyeon sing on the title track and on "Never Going Back." (More: another K-pop star taking a big live stage at the VMAs.)

K/DA Worlds 2026 Setlist Predictions

No K/DA setlist has been released. Riot hasn't said which songs will be played.

"Know My Name": This one isn't a guess. True Damage is confirmed to perform it.
"FIRESTARTER": Our best guess for K/DA. It's the comeback single and the title track.
Other EP songs: One report lists the four-track EP as "Firestarter," "Watch Me," "Never Going Back," and "Girls." That's a single-source claim, so we wouldn't bet on any of them.

The EP's release date is also unclear. Most reports say October 21, and one snippet says October 30. Check Riot's own channels for the final word. (More: how we handle performer predictions for the VMAs.)

Why K/DA's Comeback After 6 Years Is a Big Deal

K/DA hasn't released new music in about 6 years. "FIRESTARTER" ends that gap, and now the group has a Worlds stage to go with it.

Soyeon ties the two acts together. She plays Akali in both K/DA and True Damage this year.

An early esports.gg piece guessed K/DA would get a standalone comeback. Later reports from Insider Gaming and Inven Global put both groups on the ceremony bill, so that's the version we're going with.

Listen to K/DA on VibeSynced

K/DA's sound is big, glossy pop with a hard edge. Tap one to jump straight into the app with that particle already running.

Best match

Vortex

A swirling particle tunnel that matches the arena-sized energy of "FIRESTARTER."

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CityA neon nighttime cityscape that fits the hip-hop swagger of "Know My Name."
GalaxyA pulsing, cinematic vortex that suits the more dramatic moments.

K/DA Worlds 2026 Opening Ceremony FAQ

When is the K/DA Worlds 2026 opening ceremony?

It's on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The reported start time is 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT, but confirm it on lolesports.com.

Is K/DA performing at Worlds 2026?

Insider Gaming and Inven Global both report that K/DA and True Damage will perform. Riot hasn't said which songs or who will be on stage.

Who is in True Damage for Worlds 2026?

Soyeon of (G)I-DLE plays Akali, Coco Jones plays Senna, Vic Mensa plays Ekko, and Sofía Reyes plays Qiyana. They'll perform the anthem "Know My Name."