LEC Spring 2026: Schedule, Format, Tickets, Rosters, and More

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After a remarkable performance by the region at First Stand, LEC action resumes as teams look for the second trophy of the year and a coveted spot at MSI. The LEC Spring 2026 kicks off this Saturday, March 28, where some stellar matchups await right off the bat!

Here's a look at everything you need to know about the 2026 LEC Spring, including a look at the new format, schedule, rosters, tickets, and more.

G2 Esports bow on stage at First Stand 2026

Teams and Rosters

After an exciting, and at times chaotic, LEC Versus to start the year, the LEC is back to its traditional 10 teams. Here's a look at all of the 2026 LEC Spring teams and rosters:

Team	Roster	Head Coach
Fnatic	Empyros, Razork, Vladi, Upset, Lospa	GrabbZ
G2 Esports	BrokenBlade, SkewMond, Caps, Hans Sama, Labrov	Dylan Falco
GIANTX	Lot, Isma, Jackies, Noah, Jun	Guilhoto
Karmine Corp	Canna, Yike, kyeahoo, Caliste, Busio	Reapered
Movistar KOI	Myrwn, Elyoya, Jojopyun, Supa, Alvaro	Melzhet
Natus Vincere	Maynter, Rhilech, Poby, SamD, Parus	TheRock7
Shifters	Rooster, Boukada, nuc, Paduck, Trymbi	Striker
SK Gaming	Wunder, Skeanz, LIDER, Jopa, Mikyx	Own3r
Team Heretics	Tracyn, Sheo, Serin, Ice, Way	Hidon
Team Vitality	Naak Nako, Lyncas, Humanoid, Carzzy, Fleshy	Pad

LEC Spring 2026 Format and Schedule

The 2026 LEC Spring tournament will be split into two stages: the Regular Season and the Playoffs. Perhaps the most exciting format change heading into Spring will be that fact that teams will play no more Bo1s.

Here's exactly how each stage of the LEC Spring 2026 will work:

Regular Season:

Single round-robin
All matches are Bo3
Top six teams advance to Playoffs
Bottom four teams are eliminated from the tournament
Regular Season runs between March 28-May 10
Roadtrips will be held in Spain and France

Playoffs:

Bottom two qualified teams start in the Lower Bracket
All matches are Bo5
Top 2 teams qualify to MSI 2026 in South Korea
Playoffs run between May 23-June 7

Opening Matches

A stacked opening day awaits at the 2026 LEC Spring. The matches that will kick off the action on Saturday, March 28, are as follows:

GIANTX vs Fnatic [Saturday, March 28 - 2 pm CET]
Karmine Corp vs Team Vitality [Saturday, March 28 - 4:15 pm CET]
Natus Vincere vs Movistar KOI [Saturday, March 28 - 6:30 pm CET]

After making all of Europe proud at First Stand, G2 Esports will get a small break before their first match of the 2026 LEC Spring Regular Season, which will come in Week 2 (Saturday, April 4) against Team Heretics.

2026 LEC Spring Tickets

As always, the LEC Spring 2026 will take place at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin. If you'd like to catch the action live along with several other fans, then you'll be glad to know that tickets for the Regular Season are already on sale.

All LEC Spring Regular Season tickets will cost €15 and can purchased through the official LEC ticket shop. Note that Playoffs tickets will go on a sale at a later date.

LEC Riot Games Arena in Berlin

Where to Watch

LEC action returns, and you won't want to miss a thing! To watch the 2026 LEC Spring, make sure to tune in to the official Twitch or YouTube channels for the event, starting March 28.

Alternatively, you can also follow the action along with your favorite co-streamers, such as Caedrel, Kameto, and many more!

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Featured image credit: Wojciech Wandzel/Riot Games

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