First Stand Tournament 2026

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The First Stand (FST) 2026 tournament is a prominent international event in the world of esports for the game "League of Legends". It is the first tournament that gathers the best teams from different regions around the world at the beginning of the competitive season of 2026.

League of LegendsMar 16, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026São Paulo, Brazil

$1,000,000Riot Games

Format

:Tournament Format

:Group Stage (March 16th – 20th)
Two GSL-style double-elimination groups.
All matches are played in a Best-of-5 (Bo5) format utilizing the Fearless Draft system.
The top two teams from each group advance to the Knockout Stage, while the bottom two are eliminated.
:Knockout Stage (March 21st – 22nd)
Single-elimination bracket.
All matches are Best-of-5 (Bo5) with Fearless Draft.
Stakes: The winning region earns a second bye into the Bracket Stage of MSI 2026, bypassing the Play-In Stage.

Group Stage Draw

The official draw ceremony took place following the conclusion of the LPL Split 1 Finals in Suzhou, China. The event was hosted by Candice, featuring special guests Tian and Crisp.