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LEC Roadshows Return in 2026 with 6 Arena Events Announced

LEC Roadshows Return in 2026 with 6 Arena Events Announced

The LEC (League of Legends European Championship) has announced a return for the fan-favourite Roadshows for the 2026 season – this time with 5 events planned throughout the year. Once again, the LEC has partnered with Movistar KOI and Karmine Corp for these events, allowing them to determine the venues.

LoL
15 Jan
Foo Zen-Wen
Winning Tips and Strategies | League of Legends Karma Guide

Winning Tips and Strategies | League of Legends Karma Guide

Karma stands as one of the clearest expressions of Ionia’s spiritual ideals. She carries the memories of countless past lives and channels that wisdom into protection, control, and sustained pressure. This League of Legends Karma Guide explains her abilities, item choices, and practical play patterns for consistent results in real matches. Understanding Karma’s Role Karma functions as a mage-support who thrives on tempo. She rewards frequent spell use, accurate positioning, and smart timing of Mantra. Her kit allows her tomore

LoL
15 Jan
Aidan van Vuuren
LoL Patch 26.02 Preview: Viego Buffs, Malphite Nerfs, and More!

LoL Patch 26.02 Preview: Viego Buffs, Malphite Nerfs, and More!

The new season of League of Legends has brought lots of changes to the game. Now, LoL Patch 26.02 will set out to tone down some of the champions that have benefited the most from the latest updates, and buff others that have fallen out of favor.

LoL
14 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
LCS Lock-In 2026: Schedule, Format, Opening Matchups, Tickets, and More

LCS Lock-In 2026: Schedule, Format, Opening Matchups, Tickets, and More

After a one-year absence, the LCS is back for 2026 with loads of changes. To kick things off, the 2026 LCS Lock-In Tournament will bring back the action as teams battle for the first trophy of the year and the chance to represent the region at this year's first international stop: First Stand.

LoL
14 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
TitaN Suspended from paiN Gaming after several Sexual Harassment Allegations

TitaN Suspended from paiN Gaming after several Sexual Harassment Allegations

The Brazilian League of Legends scene just exploded. Alexandre "TitaN" Lima, player for paiN Gaming, has been indefinitely suspended from the organization after five women, including his ex-girlfriend, streamer Gabzuski, confirmed they're taking legal action against the player. The allegations are serious. According to reports, the accusations involve alleged illegal sharing of intimate content and sexual harassment. The incidents reportedly occurred during different periods of relationships with the player. How It All Came Out It all started when Gabriela Zambrozuski,more

LoL
12 Jan
Thales Costa
LCS 2026 Season Returns with New Americas Cup, Road Shows, Fantasy Update, and More

LCS 2026 Season Returns with New Americas Cup, Road Shows, Fantasy Update, and More

After a one-year-long rebrand, the LCS is back for 2026. This time, though, the North American league is implementing an updated format made up of three streamlined splits, more road shows outside of Los Angeles, a new cross-region Americas Cup, an updated LCS Fantasy app, and more as the LCS looks to return to its previous heights. Let's go ahead and take a look at everything new coming with the LCS 2026 season. Three Split-Structure for the LCS 2026 Seasonmore

LoL
12 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Gen.G Ruler fined by the LCK for in-game verbal abuse

Gen.G Ruler fined by the LCK for in-game verbal abuse

Just days before the start of the 2026 LCK Cup, Gen.G's Park "Ruler" Jae-hyuk has already been handed his first blow. The veteran AD carry has been fined 800,000 KRW (rougly $550) for in-game verbal abuse instances found in his ranked account.

LoL
12 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Spirit and Steel: Abilities of Yone in League of Legends

Spirit and Steel: Abilities of Yone in League of Legends

Yone in League of Legends is a champion built around duality. His story, damage profile, and abilities all reflect a split between the physical and the spiritual. He is a melee skirmisher who relies on precise timing, layered mechanics, and short windows of power. This article explains Yone’s lore and abilities in clear terms. Each section focuses on how his kit works and how the pieces connect during gameplay. Who Yone Is in League of Legends Yone was once amore

LoL
12 Jan
Aidan van Vuuren
G2's Winning Formula: "We Are the Real Madrid of Esports"

G2's Winning Formula: "We Are the Real Madrid of Esports"

If you think of esports, chances are the G2 name will pop up in your head; the menacing samurai, the countless trophies, the aspiration to be bigger, better. When it comes to the world of competitive video games, G2 Esports is one of the most recognizable brands worldwide, no doubt about it. But, just how big are they really? And perhaps more importantly, what steps did they take to get there? Strafe had the chance to sit down with Albanmore

9 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Riot Games Introduces First Selection to LoL Esports 2026

Riot Games Introduces First Selection to LoL Esports 2026

Everything you need to know about 2026 LoL Esports' new drafting style: First Selection.

LoL
8 Jan
Sage Datuin
First League of Legends Dev Update of 2026: Shyvana Rework, Demacia Rising, and New Skins

First League of Legends Dev Update of 2026: Shyvana Rework, Demacia Rising, and New Skins

As we finally enter Demacia for 2026, Riot Games has dropped the first Dev Update of the year introducing what League of Legends has in store for us. For starters, Summoner's Rift is now Demacia themed along with a new Battle Pass with Demacia-themed rewards coming to the game tomorrow. The Dev Update also introduces Shyvana rework, new metagame Demacia Rising, returning ARAM Mayhem, new skins and more. Let’s recap everything that was talked about in the first dev update of the year. Enter Demacia - Theme and Gameplay Changes The most immediate change with the year is the thememore

LoL
8 Jan
Ganesh Jadhav
LoL Season 2026 Act I Battle Pass Rewards Revealed

LoL Season 2026 Act I Battle Pass Rewards Revealed

Take a look at all of the new LoL Battle Pass rewards, both for the paid and free tracks, coming with League of Legends Patch 26.01.

LoL
8 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
RNG Exits League of Legends: The Fall of a Former Titan

RNG Exits League of Legends: The Fall of a Former Titan

If you've been following LoL Esports for a long time, then chances are you'll remember Royal Never Give Up (RNG), formerly Royal Club, as one of the most legendary and historic organizations in the Chinese scene. Now, more than 10 years after they started competing, RNG exit the scene through the back door. Once titans of the LPL, the last few years have been nothing to write home about for RNG. In fact, the team's last official match came allmore

LoL
8 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
LCK Cup 2026: Groups, Schedule, Format, and More

LCK Cup 2026: Groups, Schedule, Format, and More

Ten LCK teams will compete for two sports at First Stand during the LCK Cup 2026, marking the return of League of Legends action to South Korea.

LoL
8 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
LoL Patch 26.01: Rundown of the Biggest Changes in Season 16

LoL Patch 26.01: Rundown of the Biggest Changes in Season 16

From the addition of role quests and new rewards, to changes to neutral objectives and several champions, LoL Patch 26.01 will kick off the new season with a bang.

LoL
8 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Esports Nations Cup 2026: Format Explained

Esports Nations Cup 2026: Format Explained

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has unveiled the format of the 2026 Esports Nations Cup, scheduled for November. The tournament will feature 24-48 national teams per team-based title and 32-128 individuals per solo title.

6 Jan
Adarsh J. Kumar
When do the LCS, LEC, LCK, and LPL 2026 Seasons Start? A Look at All Start Dates

When do the LCS, LEC, LCK, and LPL 2026 Seasons Start? A Look at All Start Dates

T1 completed yet another run for the history books at Worlds 2025, drawing an exciting season of action to a close with a bang. Now, it's time to turn our attention to 2026 as the start of the new season draws closer, with several teams around the globe hoping this can finally be the year they dethrone Faker and T1. With First Stand 2026 scheduled to begin on March 16, this means all leagues must wrap up their first splitsmore

LoL
5 Jan
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
"Wsptfile" Pops Up When Opening League of Legends: How to Fix

"Wsptfile" Pops Up When Opening League of Legends: How to Fix

If you’re encountering a mysterious “Wsptfile” pop-up when launching League of Legends, you’re not alone. This issue can disrupt your gaming experience and is often linked to software conflicts, overlays, or corrupted files. Our troubleshooting guide will walk you through all the steps to diagnose and resolve the “Wsptfile” pop-up problem, ensuring you get back to playing without interruptions. What Is the "Wsptfile" Pop-Up? The “Wsptfile” pop-up is not a standard League of Legends error. It typically indicates interference frommore

LoL
4 Jan
Andre Guaraldo
Faker Makes History as First Esports Player to Receive South Korea's Highest Sports Honor

Faker Makes History as First Esports Player to Receive South Korea's Highest Sports Honor

Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok just added something to his trophy case that no other esports player has ever held. The legendary League of Legends mid-laner received the Cheongnyong Medal, South Korea's highest sports honor, from President Lee Jae-myung on January 2, 2026. This isn't just another accolade for the T1 icon, it's a statement that esports has officially arrived at the same table as traditional sports. What the Blue Dragon Medal Means The Cheongnyong Medal, also called the Blue Dragon Medal,more

LoL
2 Jan
Thales Costa
Timing and Precision: League of Legends Caitlyn Guide

Timing and Precision: League of Legends Caitlyn Guide

Caitlyn is Piltover’s finest peacekeeper and its best shot at shutting down criminals who think they can hide in the City of Progress. Caitlyn’s hextech rifle matters, but her real edge is how she thinks. She wins fights before they start by controlling space with traps, timing headshots, and punishing mistakes. This League of Legends Caitlyn Guide covers the tools that make her work: how Headshot really triggers, how traps change your damage windows, what Piltover Peacemaker is for, howmore

LoL
1 Jan
Aidan van Vuuren