Riot Announces Full Updated Worlds 2026 Schedule

The esports community is eagerly awaiting Worlds 2026, where we’ll find out once and for all who the strongest League of Legends team of the year is. T1, Hanwha Life, and Gen.G are all in the running, plus some fresh faces like Karmine Corp. Riot Games just released the event’s full schedule: let’s recap how fans can watch.

Worlds 2026 is Here

League of Legends Worlds 2026 is now less than a month away. Nineteen teams will battle across three host cities, marking the tournament’s first stop in Texas and its return to New York since 2022.

T1, with Faker leading the charge, enters as the defending champion. The team is chasing an unprecedented fourth title after their historic 2025 run and three-year win streak. However, they’ve had some shaky moments, and the world is watching to see if they can keep the pace up.

Meanwhile, Karmine Corp has captured fan attention. The team finally broke through to their first ever Worlds appearance after years of near misses. Team Secret Whales are also logging in fresh off a perfect LCP season, looking to prove Southeast Asia belongs on the biggest stage. With new format tweaks to the Play-In stage and regional seeding, this year’s Worlds promises fresh storylines on top of the usual fight for the Summoner’s Cup.

As the tournament draws closer, Riot Games has just revealed its full match schedule. Let’s dive in.

Full League of Legends Worlds 2026 Schedule

Worlds 2026 kicks off October 15 in Los Angeles and ends November 14. Its earliest matches occur in sunny Los Angeles, before shifting to Texas and then concluding in Barclays Center, Brooklyn.

Play-Ins Stage: Los Angeles, CA

• October 15-18: 11 AM PDT (6 PM UTC)

Swiss Stage: Allen, Texas

• October 23-26: 12 PM CDT (5 PM UTC)
• October 28-30: 3 PM CDT (8 PM UTC)
• October 31: 12 PM CDT (5 PM UTC)

Quarterfinals and Semifinals: Allen, Texas

• November 3-8: 4 PM CST (10 PM UTC)

Grand Final: Brooklyn, NY

• November 14: 2 PM EST (7 PM UTC)

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— LoL Esports (@lolesports) September 25, 2026

How to Watch Worlds 2026

Esports fans can watch Worlds 2026 live on Riot Games’ official Twitch and the @lolesports YouTube. In addition, regional circuits like the LCK, LEC, and LPL may cover the event, and Riot often invites partnered co-streamers to host watch parties and partake in the fun.

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