League of Legends
League of Legends: its regional leagues, teams, players and international events.
KeSPA opens bids from Korean cities for the Worlds 2027 playoffs
Korean cities can now bid for the quarterfinals, semifinals and final of the 2027 League of Legends World Championship, with arena sizes and dates set.
LeaguesLEC Spring 2026: best-of-three season, two Roadtrips, no Monday crowd
Riot Games has published the plan of the 2026 LEC Spring Split, from March 28: last year's format, Mondays without spectators in Berlin, two Roadtrips and two MSI places.
SponsorshipsLCK adds Gillette as a partner ahead of its 2026 season
The LCK has signed Gillette as a new partner before its 2026 season starts in April. The brand returns to League of Legends after seven years; terms were not disclosed.
TournamentsFirst Stand 2026: eight teams and best-of-five play in São Paulo
Riot Games has published the primer of First Stand 2026, played March 16 to 22 in São Paulo. Six of the eight teams are known, and every match is a best-of-five.
TransfersHANJIN BRION sign Loki from Cloud9 to take over their mid lane
HANJIN BRION signed midlaner Loki on February 27 until the end of 2027. He returns to Korea after a year at Cloud9 and replaces Roamer after an LCK Cup without a series win.
AcademiesEMEA Masters Winter 2026 sends two regional teams toward the EWC
Riot Games published the primer of EMEA Masters Winter on February 26: 36 regional teams, three stages from March 9 and two places in the new Esports World Cup Qualifier.
PlayersLEC sets its 2026 awards: who votes for MVP, All Pro and Rookie
Riot Games has listed the individual awards of the 2026 LEC season and how each is voted: two Season MVPs, two All Pro votes, three Finals MVPs and one Rookie of the Year.
SalariesNLC operator apologizes as casters and staff go public over late pay
Broadcast talent and former staff of Northern Europe's League of Legends league say they were paid late or are still owed money. The operator regrets the delays and paused Week 7.
CreatorsLos Ratones shut down: the end of a creator-led League of Legends team
The streamer-owned team announced its end on its own YouTube channel after missing the LEC Versus playoffs, its first top-tier event after a 2025 of regional titles.
CoachesSouth Korea names Hirai League of Legends coach for Asian Games
The Korea e-Sports Association has picked Hirai to lead its League of Legends team at the 2026 Asian Games. How the choice was made, and what the staff must now build.