The League of Legends tournament calendar 2026 features all major international LoL events, including the Americas Cup 2026, First Stand, Mid-Season Invitational (MSI 2026), the Esports World Cup, and the League of Legends World Championship (Worlds 2026). Riot’s year-long esports ecosystem brings together the best teams from every region, making LoL esports in 2026 one of the most competitive and content-packed seasons to date.
Contents
- 1 Americas Cup 2026 – New International LoL Event Explained
- 2 First Stand 2026 – Format, Dates, and Teams
- 3 EMEA Masters 2026 – Europe’s Top Tier-2 League of Legends Event
- 4 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2026 – Dates, Slots, and Worlds Impact
- 5 Esports World Cup 2026 – Prize Pool, Dates, and LoL Format
- 6 Worlds 2026 – League of Legends World Championship Schedule and Format
- 7 Regional Leagues in 2026 – LCK, LPL, LEC, LCS, and More
Americas Cup 2026 – New International LoL Event Explained
The first big international League of Legends tournament in 2026 that we’ll see is the American Cup. An interesting fact is that it is a newly introduced event in the LTA ecosystem. The goal here was to bring together the finest names from Brazil and South America.
Aside from allowing us to watch some of the best League of Legends teams in the world, the Americas Cup 2026 also has a lot of competitive weight. It will determine which teams from the regions will go to the First Stand tournament.
People wishing to watch it have to prepare for it this March. With that said, we do not have official information about the dates yet.
First Stand 2026 – Format, Dates, and Teams
Speaking of different tournaments, we also have the First Stand 2026. It will also be held in March (16-22) and will be the first big international LoL event of the year. We will see some of the best teams from all major regions, making it similar to MSI and Worlds. Sure, it may not have the same “prestige:”, but it’s definitely an event LoL fans do not want to miss out on.
EMEA Masters 2026 – Europe’s Top Tier-2 League of Legends Event
Unlike many other games, League of Legends has many Tier 2 events that are amazing to watch. We believe the EMEA Masters is among them, and it will take place shortly after the end of the First Stand 2026.
What makes it different from many others is that it will feature three separate competitions within it. Unless something changes, the event will bring together the best European teams from the national leagues.
As for the dates, the Winter edition will be in March, followed by the Spring edition in June and the Summer one in September.
Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2026 – Dates, Slots, and Worlds Impact
This is what many people consider the second-most prestigious international League of Legends tournament. It will be the first Riot event of the year and will feature all the best LoL teams. Taking place between June 26 and July 12, it will be the tournament that sets the tone for Worlds 2026.
Speaking of Worlds, the MSI will grant two extra slots for this competition. This is actually new for 2026, and it makes the event even more important than it already was. We will make sure to provide you with all the information you need.
Esports World Cup 2026 – Prize Pool, Dates, and LoL Format
If there is one big international League of Legends event outside of Riot’s circuit, it is the EWC 2026. The Esports World Cup is a unique event across many games, including League of Legends. Yes, it does not serve as a qualifier to any of the other big events, but it makes up for that.
Nowadays, the EWC has one of the highest prize pools of any LoL tournament. People wishing to watch it can do so between July 13 and 19 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Worlds 2026 – League of Legends World Championship Schedule and Format
Needless to say, this will be the most important League of Legends tournament in the professional circuit. It is the climax of the competitive season because fans can see all of the best-performing teams throughout the year.
Worlds 2026 will be a multi-stage international competition that will determine the best LoL team of the year. It will take place between October 16 and November 14 and will be available worldwide.
Keep in mind that this is League of Legends’s most-watched and significant competition. Almost every single Worlds beat the other one in terms of viewership. We expect the same to happen in 2026.
Regional Leagues in 2026 – LCK, LPL, LEC, LCS, and More
The events that we at Blix.gg mentioned above will feature teams from different regions. However, this does not mean LoL fans won’t be able to watch tons of local options. Here is a list of all of the regional leagues that people should look forward to:
- LCK 2026
- LPL 2026
- LEC 2026
- LCS 2026
- LCP 2026
- CBLOL 2026
Overall, 2026 is shaping up to be an amazing year for League of Legends. Don’t forget to follow us for more details.
