# Off-Meta Bans, Jynxzi's Climb & Patch 26.9 | The Dive Driven by Kia

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Podcast: [The Dive | Driven by Kia - A League of Legends Esports Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dive-driven-by-kia-a-league-of-legends-esports-podcast-414090)
Published: 2026-04-30T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dive-esports-podcast/episodes/Off-Meta-Bans--Jynxzis-Climb--Patch-26-9--The-Dive-Driven-by-Kia-e3im6gd
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## Resource

Don’t miss out on watching Spring Finals LIVE at ASU’s Mullett Arena! https://www.ticketmaster.com/lcs-spring-finals-twoday-bundle-tempe-arizona-06-13-2026/event/1900648DDD868888 On this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, MarkZ joins Azael, Kobe, and Meteos for a Roadshow discussion. The crew delves into the recent decisions made at the Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles, all made with a larger goal in mind: to bring you, the fans, the best LCS experience we can! Our hosts then tackled the controversial “Off-Meta Banning,” breaking down the balance between creative champion picks and the pressure to stick to proven, win-rate-driven strategies. Another hot topic: Jynxzi’s first attempt at League of Legends under the guidance of content creator Tyler1. And, of course, Patch 26.9! With the start of a season, this update brought more freedom to role quests, impactful champion changes across ranked and pro play, and rune adjustments. Last but never least, episode 13 wraps up with a recap of Spring Week 4 and the hosts’ predictions on this next week of intense LCS matchups. Got thoughts or questions? Leave a comment below! We’re always looking for more fan input & MarkZ might even return to answer a few…! Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:59 - Fan-less Arena & Roadshows with MarkZ14:48 - Off-Meta Banning33:11 - Jynxzi and Tyler142:20 - Patch 26.91:09:07 - DIG vs FLY Recap1:18:32 - SR vs C9 Recap1:23:16 - LYON vs DSG Recap1:31:50 - TLAW vs SEN Recap1:40:37 - Week 5 Predictions!

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