League of Legends Esports News

Just a few months after winning LPL Player of the Year at the 2025 League Awards, Lee "Tarzan" Seung-yong keeps racking up the accolades. This time around, the South Korean Jungler was named Regular Season MVP at the LPL 2026 Split 1 Awards.

Dr. Mundo in League of Legends is one of Zaun’s most disturbing figures. He is violent, unstable, and obsessed with pain. Although he claims to be a doctor, he is not one in any real sense. He roams the streets of Zaun at night, capturing victims for his twisted “operations.” His actions have no clear purpose. He simply goes where he pleases. This article explains his lore, breaks down every ability in detail, and covers key trivia that defines hismore

Despite heading into their match against Dplus KIA as the heavy favorites and standing on the brink of a clean win, T1 now see themselves eliminated from the 2026 LCK Cup Playoffs by way of nothing other than a reverse sweep. Their elimination means that Faker and T1 will miss First Stand for the second year running, and have yet to experience Riot's newest tournament addition firsthand.

League of Legends Patch 26.04 came out on Thursday (February 19), delivering a large wave of changes of numerous champions to throw the early 2026 ranked meta for a loop. Several consistent Solo Queue staples continue to rise to the top thanks to their reliability, scaling, and straightforward win conditions, while other options step away from the spotlight after nerfs. If you’re looking to gain LP efficiently, here are the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 26.04.

Gen.G continued their dominant start to 2026, defeating BNK FearX in the LCK Cup upper bracket finals to secure a spot in the Grand Finals and become the first team to qualify for First Stand 2026 in São Paulo. After an undefeated group stage and strong playoff run, Gen.G now look poised to claim the new international LoL esports title.

After a year away from the game, NRG is making its return to the North American League of Legends scene. The team will be led by a veteran of the LCS in Spica, although with a twist.

2XKO is taking European grassroots competition to the next level. Riot Games has officially revealed the full Season 1 roadmap for the 2XKO EU Community Series, a structured circuit that connects local tournaments across Europe into one shared competitive journey, with a fully paid trip to EVO Las Vegas 2026 waiting at the finish line.

More than 16 years after the game's release, it appears that voice chat is finally coming to League of Legends. As seen in this YouTube video by Remina, voice chat is already live in the PBE. For now, no official release date has been announced as Riot Games continues to test out and perfect the new feature before its launch to the live version of the game.

The start of the 2026 season kicked off with a scare for LEC fans everywhere when it was announced that the beloved EUphoria podcast was coming to an end. To the good fortune of all of those fans looking to scratch that itch for content outside of the official broadcast, G2 Esports happened to combine forces with one of the most veteran figures in LoL Esports, Trevor "Quickshot" Henry, to create a new podcast to discuss all things concerning European League of Legends: "HopEUm".

Cloud9 Head Coach Inero shares the story of how he was able to build his career in League of Legends and how taking risks got him to where he is today.

Twitch is a stealth-based marksman in League of Legends known for poison damage and late-game teamfights. He relies on positioning, timing, and smart use of stealth to deal massive damage. This guide explains Twitch’s abilities, strengths, weaknesses, item choices, and practical strategy. It focuses only on verified in-game mechanics. Twitch Lore and Identity Twitch is a Zaunite plague rat who embraces filth and chaos. He scavenges through the Sump and aims to expose the corruption of Piltover. His personality matchesmore

After a crushing final week of the 2026 LEC Versus Regular Season, where Los Ratones just barely missed out on qualifying for Playoffs, Caedrel has now announced that the team is officially coming to an end.

After a heartbreaking final week of the Regular Season for Los Ratones, the top 8 teams in Europe will now move on to the 2026 LEC Versus Playoffs. There, teams will fight not just for the first LEC trophy of the year, but also for a chance to represent the region at First Stand 2026 in Brazil.

League of Legends Patch 26.04 is coming, and it's looking like a big one. The new update will bring a large set changes to numerous champions, particularly in the Jungle. With the official preview already out, let's take a look at some of the most important changes coming with LoL Patch 26.04 when it releases on Thursday, February 19.

The return of the LCS has had something for everyone. With old North American powerhouses rising back to the top and dark horses showing they came to play, the start of this year's LCS season has not disappointed so far. With the Swiss Stage done and dusted, it's now time to turn our attention to the LCS Lock-In 2026 Playoffs, where the winners will not only come away with the trophy but also earn the chance to represent the region at First Stand in Brazil.

Rell is one of the most disruptive engage supports in League of Legends. She controls metal, steals resistances, and locks enemies in place. Her design ties her brutal past to a kit built for crowd control and frontline pressure. This guide explains Rell’s story, abilities, and playstyle. It focuses on how her lore connects directly to how she functions in game. Rell’s Origin: A Living Weapon Rell was created through cruel experimentation by the Black Rose. As a child, shemore