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The 2026 League of Legends World Championship is almost here. Worlds is the pinnacle of competition, where the best teams from leagues around the globe face off for the ultimate title. This year’s theme is THIS IS OUR MOMENT: Worlds 2026 is more than the culmination of the LoL Esports season, it’s a shared moment a year in the making. THIS IS OUR MOMENT puts everyone at the center of…
The Play-In Stage will be a four team, best-of-five, double elimination bracket with matchups determined by a fully random draw - any team can play any other team. The draw will take place following the conclusion of the CBLOL Finals on October 10. Teams participating in the Play-Ins are, KC, C9, and MVK.
Following the conclusion of the Swiss Stage, the remaining teams will participate in the Quarterfinals Draw. This draw will randomly pair the two teams with (3-0) Swiss Stage records against two of the teams with (3-2) Swiss Stage records. The remaining four teams will then be randomly drawn into two more matches against one another.
We’re taking the Worlds celebration beyond the arena with Worlds Fan Fest at Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan, running November 12–14. Across three days, fans can come together to celebrate League and LoL Esports through interactive experiences and activations from Riot and our partners, with plenty of ways to play, explore, and connect with the broader League community.
Worlds 2026 Pick'Ems is available to play in all regions except for Cuba, North Korea, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Myanmar, where League of Legends is published by a local publisher (e.g., China); or any other region where this offer is void; and requires a valid Riot Account and a Summoner Name to play and receive rewards. Please note that eligibility for prizes and rewards may vary in different regions due to…