THE COMPLETE SCHEDULE
Worlds runs from October 15 through November 14, 2026, across Los Angeles, Allen, and Brooklyn. Here is every competition date Riot has confirmed.
Stage-by-stage dates
| Stage | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Play-In | October 15–18 | Riot Games Arena, Los Angeles |
| Swiss | October 23–26 and 28–31 | Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen |
| Quarterfinals | November 3–6 | Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen |
| Semifinals | November 7–8 | Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen |
| Grand Final | November 14 | Barclays Center, Brooklyn |
Los Angeles: Play-In Stage
The championship opens at the Riot Games Arena from October 15–18. Four teams will compete in a double-elimination best-of-five bracket, with one advancing to the Swiss Stage.
Allen: Swiss and Knockouts
The tournament then moves to the Credit Union of Texas Event Center. Swiss play occupies two blocks—October 23–26 and October 28–31—before quarterfinals run November 3–6 and semifinals follow November 7–8.
Brooklyn: Grand Final
The final two teams meet at Barclays Center on November 14. The exact opening ceremony and match start times remain unannounced.
How to use this schedule
Use the stage dates for travel planning and broad calendar reminders, but wait for the official match schedule before planning a specific viewing session. A competition date can contain several series, and production delays can move an individual game later than its advertised time.
Reviewed August 25, 2026 by the Nexus Clock editorial desk · Primary source: official LoL Esports tournament update · Read our editorial standards.
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Dates are shown as official all-day stage windows. Your detected timezone is your local timezone.
Play-In Stage
Riot Games Arena · Los Angeles
Swiss Stage · Block 1
CUTX Event Center · Allen
Swiss Stage · Block 2
CUTX Event Center · Allen
Quarterfinals
CUTX Event Center · Allen
Semifinals
CUTX Event Center · Allen
Grand Final
Barclays Center · Brooklyn
Calendar note: These are all-day entries because exact broadcast times are pending. The local conversion shows when the confirmed host-city date begins in your timezone; it is not a match time.