The big 2026 events, League of Legends-specific bets and where to find them at our operators.
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| 2026 Worlds | October 15 to November 14, 2026, in the United States (Los Angeles, Allen, Texas, New York) |
|---|---|
| Final | November 14, 2026, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn |
| Defending champions | T1 (Korea), three titles in a row |
The League of Legends World Championship returns to North America this fall, with a final in New York, a first for the East Coast. For Canadian bettors, games are played at easy-to-follow hours.
| Stage | Date | Venue | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play-In | October 15 to 18, 2026 | Riot Games Arena, Los Angeles | 4 teams, double elimination, best of five (Bo5) |
| Swiss stage | October 23 to 26 and 28 to 31, 2026 | Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen, Texas | 16 teams; 3 wins to qualify, 3 losses and you're out |
| Quarterfinals | November 3 to 6, 2026 | Allen, Texas | Single elimination, Bo5 |
| Semifinals | November 7 and 8, 2026 | Allen, Texas | Single elimination, Bo5 |
| Final | November 14, 2026 | Barclays Center, Brooklyn | Bo5 |
19 teams qualify: three each from the LCK (Korea), LPL (China), LEC (EMEA), LCS (North America) and LCP (Asia-Pacific), two from the CBLOL (Brazil), plus one extra spot for the MSI champion's region and one for the runner-up's region. Hanwha Life Esports won MSI 2026 in Daejeon, beating Bilibili Gaming 3-2, so the LCK and LPL each send four teams.
Announced start times (Eastern): 2 p.m. for the Play-In, 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. for the Swiss stage, 5 p.m. for the quarterfinals and semifinals, and 2 p.m. for the final. Subtract three hours in Vancouver. Matches stream on lolesports.com.
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The game is confirmed in the Esports section at Ice (seen on its platform) and FS Casino (OddsPortal and OddsMint profiles). V.Vegas also has an Esports section: check that the game is listed before depositing.
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Sources: LoL Esports: MSI and Worlds updates · Insider Gaming: Worlds 2026 schedule · The Korea Herald: Hanwha Life Esports wins MSI 2026
November 14, 2026, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
T1, winners of the last three World Championships.
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In three US cities: Los Angeles for the Play-In, Allen, Texas, for the Swiss stage, quarterfinals and semifinals, and Brooklyn, New York, for the final.
19 teams. A four-team Play-In in double elimination (Bo5), a 16-team Swiss stage where three wins qualify and three losses eliminate, then single-elimination best-of-five quarterfinals, semifinals and final.
League of Legends is confirmed in the Esports section at Ice and FS Casino. At V.Vegas, check that the game is listed before depositing. Our offers aren't available in Ontario or Alberta, and you must be 18 or 19 depending on province.
