The League of Legends Game Changers: Rising are back. The official EMEA League of Legends competition open to anyone identifying as a woman will run from May to October 2026, with a kickoff on May 29-30-31.
The tournament will be operated by N.E.O (New Esports Org), the newly created French company that has taken over the role of tournament organizer. N.E.O are also in charge of the EMEA Masters and EVO France.
The new edition will feature a reimagined format. Stages will be spread across several months, offering players a more consistent and meaningful competitive experience throughout the year. At every stage, the top-performing teams will earn qualification points building toward the overall standings.
Six teams will ultimately punch their ticket for the Playoffs in October. Additional squads will also be invited from existing national inclusive competitions (most likely the Equal Esports Cup and the Nova Series), as part of Riot's effort to connect the LGC with the various circuits across the region.
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On the broadcast side, licensing partner N.E.O is introducing a Community Broadcast and co-streaming program for the 2026 edition. Co-streamers and community broadcasters interested in covering the competition can reach out directly at [email protected].
Teams willing to compete can already register on the official LGC website. More details regarding the full format and schedule are expected in the coming weeks.
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