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League of Legends World Championship 2026
October – November 2026 (to be confirmed) · To be confirmed
⏳ Dates to be confirmed🏆 League of Legends
League of Legends World Championship 2026
Esports' biggest stage — the League of Legends World Championship.
- Dates
- October – November 2026 (to be confirmed)
- Location
- To be confirmed
The League of Legends World Championship — 'Worlds' — is the annual climax of the competitive League season and routinely the most-watched event in all of esports. The best teams from every regional league converge to compete for the Summoner's Cup.
Worlds traditionally runs across October and November. Riot Games is expected to confirm the 2026 host region and exact dates ahead of the season. Here's how Worlds works and the recent champions.
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League of Legends
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Summoner's Cup
Prize
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T1 (5)
Most titles
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Oct–Nov
Window
🏛️ From the Townhall
Open forum →📋 Format & how it works
Play-In, Swiss & Knockouts
Worlds typically opens with a Play-In stage, moves to a Swiss-format group stage, then a single-elimination bracket of best-of-five matches culminating in the grand final.
How teams qualify
Seeds are awarded to the top teams from each major region (LCK, LPL, LEC, LCS/Americas and others) based on their domestic split results and championship points.
5v5 on Summoner's Rift
Two teams of five battle to destroy the enemy Nexus, drafting champions and contesting objectives like Dragon and Baron Nashor that swing momentum in the late game.
🗓️ Key dates
Worlds windowOctober–November 2026 (TBC)
Host & scheduleTo be announced by Riot Games
📜 Recent Worlds champions
| 2024 | T1 | Korea (LCK) |
| 2023 | T1 | Korea (LCK) |
| 2022 | DRX | Korea (LCK) |
| 2021 | EDward Gaming | China (LPL) |
| 2020 | DAMWON Gaming | Korea (LCK) |
| 2019 | FunPlus Phoenix | China (LPL) |
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📺 How to watch
- Worlds streams free on the official LoL Esports Twitch and YouTube channels.
- Regional-language broadcasts and creator co-streams are widely available.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is League of Legends Worlds 2026?
Worlds 2026 is expected across October and November 2026; Riot Games will confirm the host region and exact dates ahead of the season.
What is the format of Worlds?
Worlds typically features a Play-In stage, a Swiss-format group stage, and a single-elimination knockout bracket of best-of-five matches ending in the grand final.
Which team has won the most Worlds titles?
T1 (formerly SK Telecom T1) has won the most World Championships, with five titles.
How can I watch Worlds 2026?
It streams free on the official LoL Esports Twitch and YouTube channels, with many regional-language broadcasts and co-streams.