League Handbook

Everything you need to know about the Tier 1 professional League of Legends 2026 season.

Event Overview

The last regional Split, with each region running their own Split format and style. The top teams from the season will come together for the final tournament of the year, Worlds.

Split 3 overview

The last regional Split, with each region running their own Split format and style. The top teams from the season will come together for the final tournament of the year, Worlds.

1st Place
1st Place

Qualifies for Worlds


2nd Place
2nd Place

Qualifies for Worlds


3rd Place
3rd Place

Qualifies for Worlds

Event Phases

Based on the Split 2 2025 rankings, the 14 teams will be divided into two groups: Ascend Group: The top 6 teams from the Knockout Stage. Nirvana Group: The remaining teams.


Regular Season

Group Stage: Ascend Group: Double round-robin BO3. The top 4 teams directly advance to the Play-offs. Nirvana Group: Single round-robin BO3.

Play-ins

Knights' Rival Stage: Remaining teams compete in a BO5 format, advancing to the Knockout Stage according to the bracket.

Playoffs

8 team double eliminations format, champion will qualify for Worlds, top 4 teams in championship points will play regional qualifier to compete the remaing 2~3 slots for Worlds.

Participating Teams

All teams in the region participate in this event

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