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Riot Games launches the First Selection rule for the 2026 LoL Esports season, allowing teams to choose side or draft order to balance win rates and enhance strategy.
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Riot Games has announced a new cross-regional esports event for the Americas called the Americas Cup, scheduled ahead of First Stand, League of Legends' first international tournament of 2026.
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Riot Games is modernizing League of Legends Esports finances for 2026 by removing split prize pools from major leagues like LEC, LCK, and LCS to prioritize ecosystem sustainability. International tournaments such as First Stand, Mid-Season Invitational, and World Championship will retain dedicated prize pools.
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The Italian League of Legends Championship Winter Split officially begins today with 8 teams competing, including new additions P11 Esports and Deacoy Esport, while aNc Legends rebrands to HMBLE Legends.
Read more →The LCK 2026 Season Opening is set for Friday, January 9, with role-based team lineups revealed on Monday.
Read more →Riot Games has announced the complete schedule for the LCK Cup 2026, featuring a headline matchup between Hanwha Life Esports and six-time World Champions T1.
Read more →The LCP has announced its 2026 format, featuring a knockout stage with double-elimination brackets and BO5 matches for the championship.
Read more →Invictus Gaming secured their third Demacia Cup title on January 3, 2026, with a dominant clean sweep victory over JD Gaming in the finals.
Read more →Highlights from the OMG vs LNG match in the Demacia Cup 2025 showcase intense plays, including a pentakill by Highchow and key smite steals by Crocco. The game featured critical moments like mountain soul objectives and collapses on key players.
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T1 has decisively claimed third place at the LoL Esports World Cup 2025, delivering a masterclass performance against G2 Esports. The match highlighted Faker's legendary lane control and Oner's proactive jungle pressure, securing a $230,000 prize. All eyes now turn to the Grand Final between Gen.G and Anyone's Legend.
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In a move that solidifies his legendary status, Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok has officially re-signed with T1 through 2029. The six-time World Champion revealed his motivations, his enduring rivalry with Chovy, and his vision for the future in his first public comments since the historic deal.
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In a landmark press conference, League of Legends legend Lee 'Faker' Sang-hyeok has officially signed a four-year contract extension with T1, cementing his legacy with the organization. The undisputed GOAT also addressed Elon Musk's infamous 1v1 challenge and looked ahead to the future of the reigning World Champions.
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