This comes as the event is facing criticism for being held at Riot Games' own studios and not at a bigger, public-geared venue.

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T1 began their 2026 competitive campaign at the LCK Cup 2026, an early-season tournament that serves both as a regional title and a stepping stone toward First Stand 2026 international qualification.

Two regions begin their Playoff journey this week in LoL Esports. The LCK and CBLOL have completed their regular seasons. All eight teams from the CBLOL will participate in the Playoffs, while the LCK ...

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The first week of LoL Esports action saw the introduction of First Selection. A vast majority of teams decided to take the first pick in the draft. The teams responded by picking Blue Side. The LCK ...

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Riot Games will eliminate split prize pools by region starting with the 2026 season. Riot Games shared updates on the 2026 League of Legends (LoL) esports season via its official website. At the LoL ...

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Management sim Esports Manager 2026, from developer Neurona Games and publishing platform indie.io, just released a new demo on Steam that gives an in-depth look at the systems that will be present in ...