Riot Games Unveils Bold 2026 Regional Tournament Blueprint Across EMEA
As the year winds down, Riot Games has already begun preparing for the next chapter upcoming season by unveiling plans for the 2026 regional tournaments in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This early announcement provides eager fans with insight into the structure and key dates for a competitive season ahead.
The announced structure pertains to the leagues positioned below the main European championship. A total of 13 regional tournaments have been confirmed across the area, featuring competitions such as the championship based in the United Kingdom and Nordic regions, as well as the tournament organized in Spain, with its full title to be revealed later. Despite the unique teams in each event, all tournaments follow identical schedules and competitive formats, allowing predictions and updates to be uniformly applied across the board.
The planned schedule for the 2026 regional competitions is organized as follows:
- An overview of the event calendar for all 13 regional tournaments is provided in the schedule.
- The geographic distribution of these tournaments is mapped out for clarity.
Another significant update includes the removal of previous local training requirements that mandated each team to include at least two homegrown players. The modification has been implemented to permit certain tournaments in the region to enhance this limit in order to better accommodate regional preferences, thus empowering organizers to deliver an unparalleled experience tailored to each individual audience audiences. The anticipation for the return of these vibrant competitions continues to grow.
