LoL Game Changers Rising Returns for 2026: Format, Schedule, and More

For the second consecutive year, top-tier League of Legends competition for anyone who identifies as a woman is back! The LoL Game Changers Rising 2026 tournament will kick off May 29, where teams will compete across five months of action.

LoL Game Changers Rising 2026: A Reimagined Format

The 2026 edition of GC Rising will look a little different. This time, the tournament will include five open stages with a total prize pool of €8,750.

At every stage, teams will rise and fall in the standings as they continue to earn qualification points. Once all five stages draw to a close, the top six teams in points will qualify for the playoffs. The overall format will look as follows:

Open Stages (five total):

Each stage will take place over the course of a single weekend
The first stage will run on May 29-31:
- Friday 29: Swiss Stage
- Saturday 30: Playoffs
- Sunday 31: Grand Finals
Each stage will feature up to 32 teams
The prize pool per stage is €1,750
Teams can sign up here to participate

Playoffs:

Will take place in October
8 teams total:
- Top six teams in qualification points from the previous stages
- Winner of Equal Esports Cup
- Winner of Nova Series

As with every other Riot-sanctioned League of Legends competition, the LoL Game Changers Rising 2026 tournament will be open for co-streaming. Anyone looking to do so can reach out to [email protected] for further details.

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