Get ready for an explosive weekend as 2XKO makes its mark at Evo 2026, the third Major event of the year. From June 26-28, the best 2XKO players in the world will battle it out for a share of over $135,000 in prizing, plus an additional $5,000 for the highest-placing duo. Whether you're competing in the bracket, spectating in Las Vegas, or watching from home, we've got all the details you need to make the most of the event.

Key Event Details and Schedule

Evo 2026 takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center (West Exhibition Hall, 300 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109). All attendees must have an Evo 2026 pass. The 2XKO tournament schedule is as follows (all times PT):

Pools Round 1: Friday, June 26, 11:00am-9:00pm (twitch.tv/evo4)

Pools Round 2: Saturday, June 27, 11:00am-4:00pm (twitch.tv/evo4)

Pools Round 3: Saturday, June 27, 4:00-6:00pm (twitch.tv/evo4)

Top 24: Saturday, June 27, 6:00-9:00pm (twitch.tv/evo4 and twitch.tv/evo10)

Top 8: Sunday, June 28, 10:00am-2:00pm (twitch.tv/evo)

Live broadcasts will also be available on the 2XKO Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok channels. On-site broadcasting in English (Dunk, Saki Sakura, Cloud_805), Spanish (Sh4rin, SAMOEL), and French (IB, FlashNo) will provide commentary throughout the weekend.

Exclusive Twitch Drops and In-Game Rewards

Connect your Riot account to Twitch and watch 30 minutes of any stream in the 2XKO category during Evo to earn three exclusive avatar items:

Darius's Life Vest: Available June 26-28 PT

Caitlyn's Sun Hat: Available June 27-28 PT

Ahri's Lifeguard Visor: Available June 28 PT

Watch the finals on June 28 PT to collect all three items.

Competitor Rewards and On-Site Activities

If you're competing in 2XKO at Evo 2026, make sure you're set up to collect your rewards. After finishing pools, visit the 2XKO booth to pick up exclusive Senna and Thresh pins. Connect your Riot ID to start.gg to receive the Pool Party Senna skin. If you advance out of pools, you'll also earn the Pool Party Jinx and Braum skins. Remember, you must play all your matches to claim your prizes.

The 2XKO booth will be open all weekend with a variety of activities. Grab a mission card from the booth and complete it by visiting the 2XKO booth, the Chipotle Community Lounge, and the Riftbound booth. Rewards include a free 2XKO lanyard, a Pool Party Nights postcard print, and a chance to win prizes like a 2XKO Pool Party beach towel, sticker sheet, cap, Blitzcrank Arm Action Plush, Razer desk mats, Razer Kitsune Arcade Controller, Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Headset, or a Riftbound Champion Deck. Complete your mission card to also receive a Riftbound promo card for "Jayce, Man of Progress" (one per person, while supplies last).

The booth features four challenges: Dev Challenge (play with a developer), Teamfight Challenge (try the new Fuse), Duos Challenge (find a partner), and PVE Challenge (play The Climb mode). Each challenge has specific group sizes and time limits.

More 2XKO at Evo 2026

Beyond the booth, check out the Evo Museum's art gallery featuring concept art for a new 2XKO champion. The Evo merch store will carry officially licensed 2XKO merchandise designed by FGC artists REX and Kawaii Satori. Visit the Chipotle Community Lounge for pins, stickers, and an IRL 2XKO lobby photo op. At the Riftbound booth, get a mission card stamp and sign up for learn-to-play sessions. Finally, on Sunday, June 28, play 2XKO against creators like Jwonggg at the AT&T booth.

Co-Streaming and Watch Parties

2XKO Evo 2026 watch parties will be live all weekend. Browse the 2XKO category on Twitch to join co-streams from creators around the world.

Source: This article is based on information from Riot Games' official 2XKO news post, "Know Before You Go: 2XKO @ Evo 2026." For full details, visit the original source at https://2xko.riotgames.com/en-us/news/community/know-before-you-go-2xko--evo-2026.