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# Rift Legends Spring 2026
## Overview
Rift Legends (RL) is the top-tier official League of Legends league in Poland (Mistrzostwa Polski w League of Legends), serving as the primary competitive circuit for the Eastern European region. It succeeded the Ultraliga after the latter's license agreement with Riot Games expired and began operations in 2025. The series is organized by GAM3RS_X and Fantasyexpo, with involvement from streamer Nervarien. It operates as a B-tier regional league, with the top two teams from each split qualifying for the EMEA Masters. The Spring 2026 edition featured eight teams competing for a prize pool of approximately $11,660 USD.
## History
Rift Legends launched in late 2024/early 2025 as Poland's premier LoL competition following the end of Ultraliga. The inaugural Winter 2025 split introduced eight teams, including influencer squads, and quickly gained traction with a peak viewership exceeding 50,000. Subsequent splits in 2025 (Spring and Summer) were held under the "Meet at Rift" LAN events in Kraków and Łódź, respectively. The league expanded its hybrid online/offline format in 2026, beginning with a LAN event in Wrocław for Winter 2026. Spring 2026 continued this model, culminating in offline finals in Warsaw. The series emphasizes both regular-season online play and high-profile live finals.
## Format
Each split (Winter, Spring, Summer) features eight teams in a regular season followed by playoffs. The regular season is a round-robin or similar group stage. The top four teams advance to a double-elimination playoff bracket. All matches are best-of-three in the regular season and early playoffs, shifting to best-of-five in later stages. The top two teams qualify for EMEA Masters. Spring 2026 playoffs included a "Juggernaut" match between the 1st and 2nd seeds. Finals are held offline as LAN events.
## Notable Editions
The Spring 2026 edition stood out for its offline finals at Multikino Złote Tarasy in Warsaw on May 30–31, 2026, marking a significant live-event milestone for Polish esports. It featured strong regular-season performances from Barcząca Esports and Forsaken, with Forsaken ultimately claiming the title. Earlier splits like Summer 2025 highlighted Zero Tenacity's dominance, securing three consecutive titles in the league's first year. Winter 2026 introduced a prominent LAN opener in Wrocław.
## Past Champions
- Winter 2025: Zero Tenacity (runner-up: Back2TheGame)
- Spring 2025: Zero Tenacity (runner-up: Fajnie Mieć Skład)
- Summer 2025: Zero Tenacity (runner-up: Fajnie Mieć Skład)
- Winter 2026: Bomba Team (runner-up: Barcząca Esports)
- Spring 2026: Forsaken (prize: $5,246; total pool ≈ $11,660 USD; runner-up not specified in primary sources)
Zero Tenacity established early dominance, while Spring 2026 saw a shift with Forsaken's victory.
## Viewership & Impact
Rift Legends has revitalized Polish League of Legends esports post-Ultraliga, providing a direct pathway to international competition via EMEA Masters. Broadcasts primarily occur on Twitch (notably the nervarien channel), with additional coverage on YouTube and the official lolesports platform. The Winter 2025 split achieved a peak of over 50,000 concurrent viewers. Live finals, such as the Spring 2026 event in Warsaw, enhance cultural significance by bringing professional play to physical venues and engaging local fans. The league partners with sponsors including Alior Bank, Doritos, and Garnier. Its hybrid format and consistent qualification to regional majors underscore its growing role in the broader EMEA ecosystem.