Riot publishes Worlds 2026 schedule and qualified teams

Riot published its Worlds 2026 primer on October 5, confirming the 19-team field and the tournament dates. Play-Ins run October 15–18 in Los Angeles, followed by Swiss matches in Allen from October 23–31 and Knockouts from November 3–14. The final takes place in Brooklyn on November 14.

Riot published its Worlds 2026 primer on October 5, confirming the 19-team field and the tournament dates. Play-Ins run October 15–18 in Los Angeles, followed by Swiss matches in Allen from October 23–31 and Knockouts from November 3–14. The final takes place in Brooklyn on November 14. Four Play-In teams enter a

best-of-five double-elimination bracket, with one advancing. PickEms and Crystal Ball predictions open October 10 at 4 pm PDT. Riot also announced a Worlds Fan Fest at Pier 36 in New York from November 12–14. CBLOL seeding is still to be settled. Official source. Image: Riot Games Worlds 2026 promotional artwork.

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