Riot Games has announced a restructuring of its community-focused competitive ecosystem in Brazil with the launch of a new platform aimed at supporting third-party organisers of events for its game titles, including League of Legends, Wild Rift, Valorant, and Teamfight Tactics.
Developed in partnership with local esports company Monosup, the revamped “Competições Organizadas” (Organised Competitions) initiative offers resources, tools and guidance for individuals and organisations interested in hosting Riot-sanctioned tournaments. The programme targets community figures such as content creators, grassroots tournament organisers, gaming venues, and players — particularly those lacking the infrastructure to host large-scale events independently.
According to Riot Games Brazil’s Senior Communications and Marketing Manager Natália Arantes, one of the priorities for 2025 is to simplify communication with these organisers, align third-party events with Riot’s broader campaigns, and enhance the player experience. The initiative will also introduce incentives, including visual assets, in-game items, and research insights to support tournament execution.
To further encourage participation, Riot will recognise the top 30 tournament organisers annually and provide exclusive benefits to its most active partners. Organisers whose events reflect Riot’s game updates and seasonal campaigns may also receive additional support, including marketing materials and promotional giveaways.
Monosup Founder Tomás Macul emphasised the role of local tournament organisers as key figures in Brazil’s gaming ecosystem, stating the programme aims to improve tournament quality and frequency nationwide. The company will manage the initiative’s operations in Brazil: “Tournament organisers are leaders of local communities across Brazil, and we want to offer dedicated support within our country to encourage the organisation of more and higher-quality tournaments throughout the year. We will reward participants in-game and, this year, we will also have incentives for the organisers.”
The new structure is already active. In April, the Play Festa Gamer event at Salvador’s Shopping Bela Vista — featuring a Valorant tournament — received formal backing through the programme and included special in-game rewards for participants.
Additionally, Riot’s university esports initiative Collegiate — launched in 2023 with partner AcadArena — has been integrated into the Organised Competitions arm. With over 170 university athletic associations and around 7,000 student players engaged, this move is expected to expand Riot’s amateur esports reach further.
“The new Organised Competitions structure has therefore been introduced to formalise and support more tournaments, events, watch parties, and other third-party initiatives connected to Riot’s games, turning them into direct points of contact with our audience. We will work to establish active communication with both current and new partners, providing them with the resources needed to ensure their events are recognised and valued by players,” added Arantes.
