Unofficial fan countdown · 2026

THE ROAD TO WORLDS

Every second brings the best teams in League of Legends closer to the biggest stage. Worlds returns to the United States this October.

Live countdown

Worlds begins

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October 15, 2026 · Los Angeles · Date-only countdown; broadcast time pending.

ONE MONTH.
THREE CITIES.

The championship crosses the United States from the opening series in Los Angeles to its final night beneath the lights of Brooklyn.

  1. Oct 15–18

    Play-In Stage

    Riot Games Arena · Los Angeles, California

    01
  2. Oct 23–31

    Swiss Stage

    Credit Union of Texas Event Center · Allen, Texas

    02
  3. Nov 3–8

    Knockout Stage

    Quarterfinals and semifinals · Allen, Texas

    03
  4. Nov 14

    Grand Final

    Barclays Center · Brooklyn, New York

    04

GET READY.

Confirmed information, clearly separated from details that Riot has not yet announced.

01 · Dates

Full stage schedule

Every confirmed competition day and venue in one clean timeline.

 02 · Viewing

How to watch

Official streams, timezone tips, and what to check before matches begin.

 03 · Answers

Worlds 2026 FAQ

Host cities, tournament dates, tickets, teams, and broadcast timing.

Follow the official tournament.

Match times and team details are published by LoL Esports.

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