Speculation about the future of the LEC's broadcast format has been put to rest. After weeks of growing concern among fans, Maximilian Peter Schmidt, Director of League of Legends Esports EMEA, issued an official statement to The Esports Radar confirming that the LEC will remain primarily at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin in 2027.
The rumors first surfaced when GIANTX ADC Noah
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The mention of "limited online play" does leave the door open for some matches to be played remotely, which aligns with the already-announced removal of live audiences on Monday match days starting with the 2026 Spring Split. But for fans who feared the LEC would lose its in-person identity entirely, the message is clear: Berlin stays.
Full statement from Maximilian Peter, Director of League of Legends Esports EMEA:
"We've seen speculation about the future of the LEC and want to clarify that the LEC will continue to be played primarily at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin in 2027. We will continue to evaluate and evolve our production approach, including formats like Roadtrips, select no-audience match days, and the potential for limited online play, to focus our efforts on the parts of the experience that matter most to fans."
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