There is one month left until the start of the 2026 LEC Spring Split, which will feature two roadtrips, no best-of-one series, and much more.
The League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) is coming back at the end of March for the 2026 LEC Spring Split with more exciting matchups, two roadtrips, and a fan-favourite format. Let’s dive into everything you need to know ahead of the next split.
2026 LEC Spring: Format
One of the LEC’s most beloved formats is making its return for the Spring Split. Best-of-ones (Bo1) are being dropped. This will allow fans the chance to enjoy bigger series packed with action and high-level League of Legends. The regular season will be a single round robin across seven weeks of best-of-threes (Bo3) to decide the Playoff teams. The top six from the regular season will then compete in a bracket made up entirely of best-of-five (Bo5) series.
The top two teams from the Playoff stage will qualify for the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI), which is set to take place in Daejeon, South Korea.
Additionally, the First Selection ruleset introduced for all regional and global LoL Esports events starting in 2026 will also be implemented for the Spring Split. Teams that previously earned side selection will instead receive First Selection, allowing them to choose either which side to play on (Blue or Red) or whether to pick first or second in the draft.
LEC roadtrips
During the 2026 LEC Spring Split, fans will have two roadtrips organized by Karmine Corp and Movistar KOI. Both road trips will happen during the regular season. The remaining games will still take place at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin, Germany. Tickets are already available on the EMEA Tickets page, with prices starting at €15, while Finals tickets range from €20 to €30.
No live audience on Mondays
In 2026, Monday matches during the regular season will no longer feature a live audience. According to the organizers, Monday shows “have consistently seen lower in-arena attendance, while production costs remain the same regardless of ticket sales.”
To create more opportunities for road trips and better game-day experiences, the LEC has made adjustments in other areas of the schedule. “This way, we can grow and elevate the LEC with the experiences fans value most,” they added.
During the regular season, fans can expect two Bo3 each day, starting at 5 p.m. local time (with clocks moving forward on March 29). The exception will be Saturdays during the first three weeks of the split, when three series will be played instead. On those days, the broadcast will begin earlier, at 2 p.m. CEST.
Playoffs will begin on May 23 at 5 p.m. CEST. Each week will feature match days from Saturday to Monday, with one Bo5 series played per day. The lower bracket final and the MSI qualification decider will take place on June 6, followed by the Split Final on June 7.