When Does The Summer Split 2026 Start in Each LoL Region?
The League of Legends Summer Split 2026 is set to begin across multiple regions, marking the start of the final regional competition before the World Championship in the United States. With MSI and the Esports World Cup concluded, teams across six major regions—EMEA’s LEC, North America’s LCS, Korea’s LCK, China’s LPL, Asia-Pacific’s LCP, and Brazil’s CBLoL—will return to compete for Worlds qualification.
The LEC will kick off competition on Friday, July 24, 2026, running for nine consecutive weeks without breaks. Riot Games has expanded the schedule this season, introducing four-day gameweeks that run from Friday through Monday each week, outside of Roadtrips. This format change reflects the esports organization’s efforts to balance professional play with viewer accessibility across global time zones.
The Summer Split represents the culmination of the competitive year, as regional champions and qualified teams vie for positions at the annual World Championship. Each region’s top performers will compete for both regional supremacy and the opportunity to represent their league on the international stage.
The announcement includes start dates and scheduling details for the LEC, with similar details expected for other regions. As the premier competitive tier for League of Legends esports, the Summer Split will feature established regional powerhouses competing at the highest level.