The LEC will host an increased number of live events in 2026, scheduling five team-hosted and HyperX-sponsored Roadtrips alongside its seasonal finals.
For the upcoming season, each Roadtrip will be extended from two to three days, amounting to 15 total days of arena-based matches. This schedule is in addition to the Summer Split Finals and the weekly studio broadcasts. The league has confirmed continued partnerships with Movistar KOI and Karmine Corp, who will select host cities and collaborate on event design for their local communities.
The 2026 itinerary will commence with the LEC Versus Finals, hosted by Movistar KOI in Barcelona from 27 February to 1 March. The Spanish organisation will then stage two further Roadtrips at the Madrid Arena on 8-10 May and 4-6 September. Karmine Corp will host a Spring Roadtrip in Évry-Courcouronnes, France, from 24-26 April, with Summer event details pending. The season concludes with the LEC Summer Finals 2026 at a location yet to be announced.
The expanded calendar forms part of the league’s ongoing strategy to hold more competitions outside its regular Berlin studio, engaging directly with regional fan bases.
“The teams choose the location and ultimately get to shape the event around their passionate community. It’s through close collaboration that we are able to transform their ideas into experiences,” a league statement noted. According to Riot, the model allows hosting organisations to curate events aimed at their core supporters.
The league also confirmed that its Global Partner, HyperX, will act as the Official Peripherals partner for all five Roadtrips, extending an existing sponsorship to the regional events.
Tickets for the opening LEC Versus Finals in Barcelona are now on sale. Information regarding tickets for subsequent events will be released by the hosting teams and the LEC in due course.
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