League of Legends Worlds 2026 runs October 15–November 14. Riot’s official LoL Esports schedule is the place to check match dates and open the live event; its viewing page uses an embedded Twitch or YouTube player. The tournament travels from Los Angeles to Allen, Texas, and ends in Brooklyn, New York.
Worlds 2026 schedule at a glance
Riot’s March 22 announcement sets the event dates and stage locations. The venue-local broadcast start times below come from Riot’s September 22 policy update. Match pairings and live listings can change or be filled in closer to play, so use the official schedule for the current listing.
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| Stage | Dates | Venue | Announced broadcast start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play-Ins | October 15–18 | Riot Games Arena, Los Angeles | 11 AM PDT |
| Swiss Stage | October 23–26 | Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen, Texas | 12 PM CDT |
| Swiss Stage | October 28–30 | Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen, Texas | 3 PM CDT |
| Swiss Stage | October 31 | Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen, Texas | 12 PM CDT |
| Quarterfinals | November 3–6 | Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen, Texas | 4 PM CST |
| Semifinals | November 7–8 | Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen, Texas | 4 PM CST |
| Grand Final | November 14 | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York | 2 PM EST |
These are local venue times as stated by Riot, not converted times for every viewer. For another time zone, consult the match listing as displayed on LoL Esports rather than assuming the venue time matches your clock.
How to find and watch a match online
- Open Riot’s LoL Esports schedule and watch page.
- Find the Worlds match or live event in the schedule. Check the date and time shown there, especially if you are following from outside the venue’s time zone.
- Open the event and use the embedded Twitch or YouTube player shown on the page.
Riot describes LoLEsports.com as using embedded Twitch or YouTube video players. The available feed, language, platform, and co-stream options can vary by location; the sources available do not establish a complete country-by-country list for Worlds 2026. Check the official page for the options shown in your locale.
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Optional: follow Pick’Ems alongside the tournament
Pick’Ems is an optional prediction activity, not a prerequisite for watching. Riot’s Worlds 2026 Primer says fans can enter through lolesports.com/pickems or the League of Legends client. A valid Riot Account and Summoner Name are required to play and receive rewards, and regional exclusions apply. The Primer also describes emotes, badges, and ad-free viewing as benefits for Twitch subscribers to LoL Esports channels; those are subscription benefits, not conditions for watching the event.
Going to a venue in person
Play-Ins are in Los Angeles, the Swiss and Knockout stages are in Allen, Texas, and the Final is in Brooklyn. Riot’s Worlds 2026 venue policies cover entry and operational rules, including bags, cameras and recording, re-entry, signs and banners, and age guidance. A valid ticket is required for entry. Riot’s banner guidance limits signs to 60 cm by 60 cm, requires them to relate to the event, and prohibits poles or supports. Check Riot’s current policy and the relevant venue’s rules before traveling, since event requirements can change.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What the 2026 format announcement establishes
Riot’s March event update describes a 19-team field: three teams each from the LCK, LCS, LCP, LEC, and LPL; two from CBLOL; one MSI champion; and one additional place for the region that finishes second at MSI, subject to the qualification condition in Riot’s announcement. This is a field-allocation detail; it does not replace the schedule for checking which teams play on a given day.
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