LoL: HANJIN BRION vs BNK FEARX (BO3) - LCK Round 3-4 Rise Group

Platform comparison

Market context

HANJIN BRION face BNK FEARX in a League of Legends best-of-three fixture within the LCK's Rise Group phase, scheduled for 21 August 2026 at 04:00 ET. Polymarket currently prices HANJIN BRION's victory at 47% implied probability, reflected in conditional token valuations on Polygon. The market settles at the match conclusion, with USDC payouts distributed to holders of the winning outcome token. A postponement triggers a 14-day grace period; cancellation or a tied result resolves the contract 50-50.

Both organisations compete in South Korea's top-tier professional League circuit, where roster stability and recent form heavily influence match outcomes. HANJIN BRION's historical performance against mid-tier opponents and their current squad composition relative to BNK FEARX's recent roster adjustments provide the primary baseline for assessing the 47% valuation. Teams in the Rise Group phase typically field competitive lineups, though injury or substitution announcements can shift win probabilities substantially. The LCK's scheduling reliability remains high, reducing postponement risk materially below typical esports fixtures.

Traders should monitor official LCK announcements regarding player availability, any last-minute roster changes, and pre-match scrimmage results circulating within Korean esports communities in the 48 hours before fixture time. Recent LCK broadcast schedules have maintained adherence to published timeslots, though technical issues or unforeseen circumstances occasionally trigger brief delays. Settlement occurs immediately post-match, with conditional token redemption processed on-chain within standard Polygon confirmation windows.

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 PolyGram, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

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