Everything you need for the LoL Worlds 2026 bracket and schedule is here, including a free printable bracket and a guide to the United States host venues. The League of Legends World Championship comes to America in 2026, running October 15 to November 14 across Los Angeles, Allen (Texas), and a grand finale at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Nineteen teams from every major region chase the Summoner’s Cup through a Play-In, a Swiss stage, and a single-elimination knockout bracket. Below is the full schedule, the format, the US venues, and a printable bracket to track it all.
Last updated: July 25, 2026. Dates, host venues, team count, and format are confirmed; exact daily match times are added as the schedule is finalized.
LoL Worlds 2026: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 25, 2026
- Event: League of Legends World Championship 2026 (Worlds 2026).
- Dates: October 15 to November 14, 2026.
- Host country: United States (Los Angeles, Allen TX, and Brooklyn NY).
- Grand Final: November 14 at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
- Format: 19 teams through a Play-In, a Swiss stage, and a single-elimination knockout bracket.
LoL Worlds 2026 Schedule and US Venues
| Stage | Dates (2026) | City and Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Play-In | Oct 15 to 18 | Los Angeles – Riot Games Arena |
| Swiss Stage | Oct 23 to 31 | Allen, TX – Credit Union of Texas Event Center |
| Knockouts | Nov 3 to 8 | Allen, TX – Credit Union of Texas Event Center |
| Grand Final | Nov 14 | Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center |
With all three host stops in the United States, Worlds 2026 is one of the most accessible in years for North American fans, and the games run in convenient US time windows across Pacific, Central, and Eastern zones.
How the Format Works
Worlds 2026 opens with a Play-In in Los Angeles, where the lowest-seeded teams play best-of-five series and advance into the main event. The tournament then moves to Texas for a Swiss stage, where teams are paired against opponents with matching records until the top eight are decided. Those eight advance to a single-elimination knockout bracket of best-of-five series, leading to the grand final at Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the Summoner’s Cup.
Teams and Qualification
Nineteen teams qualify for Worlds 2026 from the major regional leagues. The allocation gives three seeds each to the LCK, LPL, LEC, LCP, and the Americas league, two seeds to Brazil’s CBLOL, plus seeds tied to the MSI results. Print the bracket above and fill in the teams as each region locks in its representatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions: LoL Worlds 2026
When and where is LoL Worlds 2026?
Worlds 2026 runs October 15 to November 14, 2026 in the United States. The Play-In is in Los Angeles, the Swiss stage and knockouts are in Allen, Texas, and the grand final is November 14 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
How many teams are at Worlds 2026?
Nineteen teams qualify from the major regional leagues. They compete through a Play-In and a Swiss stage, and the top eight advance to the single-elimination knockout bracket.
Where is the Worlds 2026 final being held?
The Worlds 2026 grand final is on November 14, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. It is a best-of-five series for the Summoner’s Cup.
