LoL: Bilibili Gaming vs T1 (BO1) - Esports World Cup Group C

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Market context

T1 faces Bilibili Gaming in a single-game upper bracket final at the Esports World Cup Group C, with the match set for 5:00AM ET on 16 July. On Polymarket, this contract trades at 60% YES, implying a 60% chance that Bilibili Gaming wins the BO1, while the on-chain mechanics settle in USDC on Polygon using conditional tokens. The price reflects a tight contest where the home favourite holds a slight edge despite the high stakes of a single elimination.

Historically, BO1 volatility in League of Legends often defies pre-match odds, as seen when T1 defeated Bilibili Gaming in 34 minutes during the 2024 World Championship Swiss Round 3, and again when predictions favoured a 2-1 T1 series win in the 2024 Esports World Cup quarterfinals [2][3]. These cases suggest that even a 60% implied probability for the underdog can shift rapidly if early game momentum favours the more experienced side, making the current price a sensitive read on form rather than a fixed outcome.

Traders should monitor the official Esports World Cup schedule for any delay announcements, as the settlement window closes at 15:00Z on 16 July, and any postponement beyond seven days triggers a 50-50 resolution [1]. Recent livestream details confirm the match is scheduled for 4 July in prior years, but the 2026 event is fixed for 16 July, so any change in broadcast timing or team roster announcements would be the primary catalyst for price movement [2].

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote, four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to Kalshi UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

Settlement runs on-chain. Polymarket's contract logic separates YES and NO shares as conditional tokens; at resolution the winning share lifts to $1.00 and the losing one to $0. The outcome input comes from the UMA Optimistic Oracle, which secures against bad resolution with a bond + dispute window.

Once finalised, the smart contract pays USDC to the holders' wallets within minutes — no withdrawal fees beyond Polygon network gas. Kalshi settles in USD via CFTC clearance, Betfair in account currency net of commission, Manifold in play-money mana with no cash-out.

FAQ

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

What does Polymarket cost to trade?

Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.