League of Legends Esports News

The 2019 Worlds Champion FunPlus Phoenix (FPX) have announced their departure from the LPL (League of Legends Pro League). The Chinese organization will cease all League-related operations starting January 1st, 2026. There are also reports circulating regarding RNG’s departure from the LPL ahead of 2026, meaning two of China’s oldest and most storied organizations may be absent from the upcoming season. FPX: A Phoenix Rises Officially entering the league in December 2017, FunPlus Phoenix’s first competitive season was LPL 2018. Despitemore

Sylas is one of the most recognizable mages in League of Legends. His past, abilities, and playstyle give him a distinct place on the roster. Many players know him for his spell-stealing ultimate, but there is more to his design than this single feature. This article explains his story, his core mechanics, and the way he influences a match. Who Sylas Is Sylas of Dregbourne grew up in Demacia, a kingdom built on strict control of magic. From a young age, he could sense hidden magic in others. This ability frightened many people, and he was taken into custody bymore

A new League of Legends patch is coming our way, and it's set to deliver a large wave of buffs and nerfs. Best of all, though, LoL Patch 25.23 will introduce the game's newest champion to the fold: Zaahen. Let's take a look at what's coming our way when LoL Patch 25.23 arrives on November 19th! Make Space for Zaahen! A mix of Xin Zhao and old Aatrox, Zaahen will arrive to League of Legends in Patch 25.23. Though hismore

Camavor was once a mighty kingdom on the eastern continent of Runeterra. Its history is marked by conquest, betrayal, and tragedy. Known for its powerful rulers, knightly orders, and dragons, Camavor eventually fell apart under the reign of its last king, Viego. The downfall of this once-great empire led directly to one of the darkest events in League of Legends lore—the Ruination. This article explores the origins, culture, and fate of Camavor, from its founding to its final collapse. Themore

Faker and T1 have done it again! Playing against KT Rolster, the GOAT led arguably the greatest League of Legends team to Worlds 2025 victory, completing the historic three-peat. A Hard-Fought Battle Going into the series, everyone expected the greatest Telecom War in League’s history to deliver. While the Summoner’s Cup was on the line, it meant something completely different for both teams. For Faker and T1, it meant expanding their legacy; for KT Rolster, it was all about securingmore

We’ve just gotten a much clearer look at the newest member of the Darkin troupe: Zaahen, the Unsundered. In the aftermath of the Wyldbloom and LeBlanc’s machinations for power, Zaahen returns to the Mortal Realm after centuries in exile in the Spirit Realm. The latest Darkin champion, Zaahen, unlike his brethren, resisted the corruption as he fought in defense of Ionia against his kin. When the war had been won, he voluntarily locked himself within a glaive with the help of the Kinkou Order – the very glaive Atakhan wields in the cinematic Twilight’s End. But in the final momentsmore

According to reports from Sheep Esports, FlyQuest player Kacper "Inspired" Słoma, arguably the best Western Jungler, will be joining LYON for the LCS 2026 season. LYON Secure the MVP The 2025 LTA Player of the Year, Inspired, is considered by many as the best player from LTA/LCS. The Polish Jungler is the only player to win an MVP award in both the LEC and LCS, and has the potential to carry games. He was also among our top 5 Junglers at World 2025. Playing with FlyQuest, Inspired had a solid domestic season. They secured back-to-back LTA North titles and themore

Ahead of the Grand Finals of Worlds 2025, Riot Games organized a press conference. During which, they announced the format changes and locations for First Stand, MSI and Worlds 2026. As expected, North America will host the grandest League of Legends tournament in 2026 – and now we have the host city as well. Locations Unveiled for First Stand, MSI, and Worlds 2026 Following a fairly successful debut run of First Stand, Riot appears satisfied with their newest international tournament,more

A year of League of Legends action will be coming to a close when T1 and KT Rolster take the stage in Chengdu, China for the Grand Finals of Worlds 2025. While T1 look to collect a staggering sixth Worlds title for the organization, KT will be hungry to come away with a first Worlds trophy for the organization. Let's take a look at some of the biggest talking points of this stellar clash as some of the best playersmore

The Premium North American League of Legends is back! Starting January 24, the LCS will return for the 2026 season with the fan-favorite Lock-In, followed by the two regular season splits. Let’s look at what LCS 2026 has in store for us. It all Starts with LCS Lock-In 2026 The returning LCS will also bring back a fan-favorite tournament to kick off the 2026 season. LCS Lock-In 2025 will be a two-stage tournament featuring a Swiss stage and a six-teammore

According to the reports from Sheep Esports, FlyQuest Support Alan “Busio” Cwalina is all set to join the LEC in 2026. The Polish-American 100 Thieves Academy graduate will join Karmine Corp for the upcoming season after a successful year in the LTA. The Only LTA Championship Finals MVP Before LTA dissolved back into LCS and CBLOL again, Busio and FlyQuest dominated the league. After starting the year by missing out on First Stand, they went on an indomitable run tomore

The LPL (League of Legends Pro League) will reportedly be undergoing systemic changes going into the 2026 season. Starting from this off-season, the LPL will be introducing a ‘bidding system’ for LPL organizations to bid on FA (Free Agent) players. According to reports, the organization that ‘bids the highest’ will sign the player. LPL New Bidding System Leaked LPL insider @tttttyuc broke it back in October that the LPL would be introducing a massive change during their offseason this year,more

Taric is a champion in League of Legends who represents the Aspect of the Protector. He is known for his devotion to life, love, and beauty. Once a disgraced soldier of Demacia, Taric’s journey from exile to celestial guardian is one of redemption and purpose. Imbued with the power of the stars, he stands as the Shield of Valoran, defending Runeterra from all who threaten its harmony. A Fall from Grace in Demacia Before his rise to celestial power, Taricmore

Riot Games’ new 2v2 tag-team fighter, 2XKO brings together iconic champions from the League of Legends universe in chaotic, fast-paced combat that rewards creative teamwork and mastery of unique character kits. The accessible controls, flexible tag mechanics, and strategic Fuse system ensure players of all skill levels find depth, while each champion’s signature playstyle makes for a dynamic and ever-shifting meta. The competitive meta of 2XKO has evolved significantly since launch, and after extensive tournament analysis and high-level gameplay observation,more

Like clockwork, Faker and T1 are back at the top of League of Legends esports. Despite coming into Worlds 2025 as the LCK’s fourth seed, they have taken down Top Esports to secure another Grand Finals appearance for the fourth year in a row. T1 Stomps Top Esports After Anyone's Legend lost to T1 in the quarterfinals, Top Esports was the LPL’s last hope at Worlds 2025. While not the region's best bet, Top Esports featured some of the bestmore

Few believed they could do it, but KT Rolster utliamtely shocked League of Legends fans everywhere by taking down the biggest favorites at Worlds 2025: Gen.G. Despite their dominant year, Gen.G once again fail to make it count when it matters most. As for KT, the team is now one match away from securing their first Worlds title off the back of a rampant Gwak "Bdd" Bo-seong. An Astonishing Semifinals Clash Coming into the match, Gen.G held a dominant 6-1 record over KT Rolster in 2025. Naturally, most of the scene believed they would make it past their LCK rivals oncemore