TSM qualified for the 2016 League of Legends World Championships as North America's first seed. TSM was placed into Group D, with Samsung Galaxy, RNG and Splyce. TSM lost their first game against RNG, but were able to win their first games against Samsung and Splyce putting them in a three-way tie for first with Samsung and RNG. In the second week, Samsung beat TSM in a close match where Doublelift's Lucian died to the opposing mid lane Viktor in a clutch moment, which led to TSM failing to take the baron. TSM then won against Splyce and lost to RNG. They were eliminated in the group stage with a 3–3 record.