LEC 2026 Spring
The LEC 2026 Spring (League of Legends European Championship - Spring) is the second season of the top and most prestigious League of Legends league in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region for 2026. The tournament is organized by Riot Games and takes place live from the Riot Games Arena studio in the German capital, Berlin.
Format
🎮 Tournament Format
Regular Season
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Format: Single Round Robin system where each team plays 9 matches.
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Match Rules: All matches are played in a Best-of-3 (Bo3) format utilizing the Fearless Draft system.
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Progression: The top 6 teams advance to the Playoffs:
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1st – 4th Place: Seeded directly into the Upper Bracket.
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5th – 6th Place: Seeded into the Lower Bracket.
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Tiebreaker Hierarchy: In the event of a tie, positions are determined by:
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Head-to-head Wins
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Head-to-head Game Win Percentage
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Strength of Victory score
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LEC Versus Standings
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Playoffs
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Format: Double-Elimination bracket featuring the top 6 teams from the Regular Season.
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Match Rules: All playoff matches are contested in a Best-of-5 (Bo5) format utilizing the Fearless Draft system.
🏆 Stakes & Qualification
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Mid-Season Invitational (MSI): Both the Winner and the Runner-up officially qualify to represent the region at MSI.
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Esports World Cup (EWC): The Winner earns direct qualification for the EWC.