League of Legends Esports News

Less than a month after its official release, Riot Games has announced significant layoffs affecting the development team of its fighting game, 2XKO. The announcement, made on February 9, 2026, signals a strategic pivot for the title as the publisher attempts to stabilize the game’s future following a launch that seemingly fell short of internal expectations.

It has been a hectic Group Stage at this year's LCK Cup, one that included the elimination of Hanwha Life's new superteam sooner than anyone would have expected. After Group Baron claimed the win over Group Elder, the time has come to up the stakes as the 2026 LCK Cup Playoffs kick off this Thursday, February 12.

It has been a roller coaster of a ride, but the Regular Season at the 2026 LEC Versus has finally drawn to a close. With all eight playoffs teams decided, fan favorites of Los Ratones missed out on their chance to compete for the trophy, putting an end to their LEC journey.

We may still have one full day of games left to go, but the new-look Karmine Corp are already set to finish the 2026 LEC Versus Regular Season as the region's #1 team. With a current record of 8-2 and a favorable head-to-head against the next-best team — NAVI — KC will arrive in playoffs as the number one seed for a chance to come away with their second LEC trophy.

With Patch 26.03 now live, the Solo Queue meta in League of Legends continues to evolve. This early-season update brought a large number of changes that shifted champion power levels across all roles, rewarding picks that can consistently pressure opponents, scale effectively, and snowball advantages into wins. Without further ado, here's our look at the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 26.03 in every role.

Riot Games Brazil dives into Brazilian Carnival with a massive 8-hour League of Legends live stream alongside KengaZ creators this Friday (Feb 6, 4PM). Expect quirky LoL challenges, festive costumes, and live fan interaction on YouTube.

Sion wins games by forcing fights on his terms. He takes space, threatens long crowd control, and keeps pressure even after he “dies.” If you want a tank that can start chaos and still matter when focused, Sion fits that job. This League of Legends Sion Guide covers his lore identity, what each ability does, and how to plan fights around his strengths and limits. What Sion Does in a Game Sion is a frontline champion built to start fightsmore

The Esports World Cup Federation (EWCF) has launched the Road to EWC, a global qualifying circuit featuring connecting publisher leagues, international events, and grassroots qualifiers into one cohesive season-long journey to Riyadh.

Ekko stands out as a champion built around time, choice, and control. He is a prodigy from Zaun who bends moments to survive fights that should be impossible. To enemies, his success looks effortless. In reality, it comes from seeing many outcomes and choosing the best one. This article explains Ekko's origins, how his abilities work, and why his design rewards precision and planning. It focuses on lore, gameplay mechanics, and how both connect into a single identity. Ekko’s Originmore

Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) have been eliminated from the LCK Cup 2026 following their loss to Gen.G this morning. This elimination also means that the reigning champions from last year’s First Stand will not be in attendance this year to defend their title.

VALORANT Night Market will return in Season 2026 Act 1 on February 5th and continue until March 2nd.

The inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is scheduled to commence in November 2026, backed by a $45 million commitment from the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) in the form of prize money, incentives, and development funds.

s1mple and BC.Game kick off their IEM Krakow campaign with a stunning 2-0 victory over Legacy, featuring a first-map comeback from an 11-2 deficit.

T1 have officially announced the return of their Home Ground events for the 2026 LCK season. As part of the LCK Roadshow, Incheon and Seoul will host two special weekends where fans can experience T1 matches live during the regular season.

As players continue to acclimate to League of Legends in 2026, patch 26.03 rolls into town with a number of adjustments aimed at addressing player frustration. With plenty of changes coming, let’s take a look at the biggest changes coming based on the official preview. LoL Patch 26.03 is set to release on February 4th, 2026.

In a significant legal blow to the operator of the world’s largest PC gaming platform, a UK court has ruled that a £656 million (approx. $900 million) class-action lawsuit against Valve Corporation can proceed to trial. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 14 million UK Steam users, alleges that Valve has abused its dominant market position to overcharge gamers.

Leona stands as one of the most important figures tied to Mount Targon and the Solari faith. As the Aspect of the Sun, she represents devotion, order, and sacrifice. Her story blends belief, conflict, and duty, shaping both her identity and her role on the Rift. This article covers Leona’s origins, her bond with Diana, her rise as an Aspect, and her abilities as a warrior empowered by solar magic. Leona and the Solari Faith Leona was born on Mountmore

Though we're entering only the second League of Legends patch of the new season, it is never to early to start climbing the ladder. With so many champion changes, new item additions, and more, several Solo Queue standouts continue to emerge as players figure out the meta. So if you’re looking to keep climbing as the meta stabilizes, these are the best champions to climb ranked in LoL Patch 26.02.

Strafe Esports had the chance to sit down with Alban Dechelotte, CEO of G2 Esports, for an exclusive interview. During the conversation, Dechelotte was able to discuss G2's long-term plans, the relationship between sports and esports, and their motivation to break into traditional sports.

FlyQuest botlaner Massu talks about the 2025 season and stepping into a leadership role in this new iteration of FlyQuest.