Everything We Know About LoL Worlds Pick’Ems 2026
Riot Games has announced the return of Pick’Ems and Crystal Ball features for the 2026 League of Legends World Championships. These interactive features allow fans to predict tournament outcomes and competitive metrics, including which champions will be most picked throughout the event.
The company has confirmed new rewards to incentivize participation. Cosmetic rewards include an icon and emote themed around the upcoming True Damage skin line, offering players exclusive cosmetics for successful predictions.
The 2026 LoL Worlds schedule begins with the Play-In stage on October 15, preceded by the Play-In draw on October 10. Pick’Ems and Crystal Ball predictions for the Play-Ins stage will open on October 10 at 4 pm PDT (7 pm EDT), giving fans a window to lock in their initial predictions before matches commence. Additional details about timing and scope for later tournament stages remain to be announced.