Overview
- T1 signaled it is ready after Musk’s X post, with reports noting Riot cofounder Marc Merrill’s approval for a 2026 exhibition.
- Grok 5 is slated to control all five champions against T1’s five human players.
- xAI outlined fairness constraints that restrict the system to camera-only screen vision plus human-level reaction and click rates.
- Musk frames the event as a study of Grok 5’s perception and decision-making in chaotic play with lessons intended for Tesla’s Optimus project.
- The match is planned for 2026, and details such as venue, finalized rules, and logistics have not yet been announced.