RLCS 2026 - Kick-Off Weekend

⚔️ Playoff Bracket & Byes

• Format: 8-Team Single-Elimination Bracket.

• Semifinal Byes: The Champions of NA Open 1 and EU Open 1 receive a direct bye into the Semifinals.

• Quarterfinal Byes: The Runner-ups (Finalists) of NA Open 1 and EU Open 1 receive a direct bye into the Quarterfinals.

⏱️ Match Styles

• Early Rounds: Round 1 and Quarterfinal matches are played as Best-of-5 (Bo5).

• The Climax: Semifinals and the Grand Finals elevate to a Best-of-7 (Bo7) series.

💎 Ultimate Prize & Regional Stakes

• Major Qualification: The Kick-Off Weekend Champion earns a direct qualification spot to the Boston Major.

• Regional Advantage: The winning team secures an extra regional slot for their home region at three major global events:

  1. The Boston Major

  2. The Paris Major

  3. The RLCS 2026 World Championship