League of Legends Esports News

Just days before the start of the 2026 LCK Cup, Gen.G's Park "Ruler" Jae-hyuk has already been handed his first blow. The veteran AD carry has been fined 800,000 KRW (rougly $550) for in-game verbal abuse instances found in his ranked account.

Yone in League of Legends is a champion built around duality. His story, damage profile, and abilities all reflect a split between the physical and the spiritual. He is a melee skirmisher who relies on precise timing, layered mechanics, and short windows of power. This article explains Yone’s lore and abilities in clear terms. Each section focuses on how his kit works and how the pieces connect during gameplay. Who Yone Is in League of Legends Yone was once amore

If you think of esports, chances are the G2 name will pop up in your head; the menacing samurai, the countless trophies, the aspiration to be bigger, better. When it comes to the world of competitive video games, G2 Esports is one of the most recognizable brands worldwide, no doubt about it. But, just how big are they really? And perhaps more importantly, what steps did they take to get there? Strafe had the chance to sit down with Albanmore

Everything you need to know about 2026 LoL Esports' new drafting style: First Selection.

As we finally enter Demacia for 2026, Riot Games has dropped the first Dev Update of the year introducing what League of Legends has in store for us. For starters, Summoner's Rift is now Demacia themed along with a new Battle Pass with Demacia-themed rewards coming to the game tomorrow. The Dev Update also introduces Shyvana rework, new metagame Demacia Rising, returning ARAM Mayhem, new skins and more. Let’s recap everything that was talked about in the first dev update of the year. Enter Demacia - Theme and Gameplay Changes The most immediate change with the year is the thememore

Take a look at all of the new LoL Battle Pass rewards, both for the paid and free tracks, coming with League of Legends Patch 26.01.

If you've been following LoL Esports for a long time, then chances are you'll remember Royal Never Give Up (RNG), formerly Royal Club, as one of the most legendary and historic organizations in the Chinese scene. Now, more than 10 years after they started competing, RNG exit the scene through the back door. Once titans of the LPL, the last few years have been nothing to write home about for RNG. In fact, the team's last official match came allmore

Ten LCK teams will compete for two sports at First Stand during the LCK Cup 2026, marking the return of League of Legends action to South Korea.

From the addition of role quests and new rewards, to changes to neutral objectives and several champions, LoL Patch 26.01 will kick off the new season with a bang.

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has unveiled the format of the 2026 Esports Nations Cup, scheduled for November. The tournament will feature 24-48 national teams per team-based title and 32-128 individuals per solo title.

T1 completed yet another run for the history books at Worlds 2025, drawing an exciting season of action to a close with a bang. Now, it's time to turn our attention to 2026 as the start of the new season draws closer, with several teams around the globe hoping this can finally be the year they dethrone Faker and T1. With First Stand 2026 scheduled to begin on March 16, this means all leagues must wrap up their first splitsmore

If you’re encountering a mysterious “Wsptfile” pop-up when launching League of Legends, you’re not alone. This issue can disrupt your gaming experience and is often linked to software conflicts, overlays, or corrupted files. Our troubleshooting guide will walk you through all the steps to diagnose and resolve the “Wsptfile” pop-up problem, ensuring you get back to playing without interruptions. What Is the "Wsptfile" Pop-Up? The “Wsptfile” pop-up is not a standard League of Legends error. It typically indicates interference frommore

Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok just added something to his trophy case that no other esports player has ever held. The legendary League of Legends mid-laner received the Cheongnyong Medal, South Korea's highest sports honor, from President Lee Jae-myung on January 2, 2026. This isn't just another accolade for the T1 icon, it's a statement that esports has officially arrived at the same table as traditional sports. What the Blue Dragon Medal Means The Cheongnyong Medal, also called the Blue Dragon Medal,more

Caitlyn is Piltover’s finest peacekeeper and its best shot at shutting down criminals who think they can hide in the City of Progress. Caitlyn’s hextech rifle matters, but her real edge is how she thinks. She wins fights before they start by controlling space with traps, timing headshots, and punishing mistakes. This League of Legends Caitlyn Guide covers the tools that make her work: how Headshot really triggers, how traps change your damage windows, what Piltover Peacemaker is for, howmore

Effective communication is critical in League of Legends. With fast-paced gameplay and limited time to type messages, pings offer a quick and simple way to relay vital information to your team. From signaling enemy movement to requesting assistance, pings can turn the tide of a match when used correctly. This guide will explain how to use pings in League of Legends to enhance team coordination and gameplay efficiency. Learn how to use pings in League of Legends to improve communication,more

With over 172 total champions in the game, there are plenty of League of Legends female champions to choose from in every role. In this comprehensive guide, we will be taking a look at the complete list of female champions in LoL, and which of these stand out in pro-play, both in the most recent competitive patch as well as historically. Note that for the purpose of this article, female champions refers to any League of Legends champions who aremore

Just like that, a year of esports action has come and gone. Whether you're a fan of FPS games, a devoted MOBA gamer, or anything in-between, chances are that 2025 delivered its fair share of thrills, heartbreaks, and unforgettable moments. Before we move on to a new season of competition and coverage, join us as we go through our Strafe Esports Wrapped, taking a look back at our best performing esports, players, teams, and news articles throughout the year. Mostmore

Renekton is a rage-fueled Ascended from the deserts of Shurima. He was once his empire’s most respected warrior and led its armies to many victories. After Shurima fell, Renekton was entombed beneath the sands. Time broke him. When he finally returned, he came back unstable and obsessed with a single goal: find and kill his brother, Nasus. In his madness, Renekton blames Nasus for the centuries he spent trapped in darkness. This article explains Renekton’s story, how his kit works,more

The 2025 LCK Awards winners have officially been announced at the CJ ENM Center in Seoul, South Korea. Rewarding the best performing players from the LCK all throughout the year in every role, the LCK Awards 2025 saw one player stand above the rest after claiming the prestigious Player of the Year Award. All 2025 LCK Awards Winners and Nominees LCK Top of the Year: Kim "Kiin" Gi-in (Gen.G) - Winner Choi "Doran" Hyeon-joon (T1) Choi "Zeus" Woo-je (HLE) LCK Junglermore

One of the biggest League of Legends updates ever has just been announced to be coming our way in 2027. In a snippet of the next Dev Update, Riot Games has revealed that a new LoL client is finally in the works as a part of the overhaul, dubbed by the company as 'League Next'. The arrival of a new client, plus other large updates like an entirely revamped Summoner's Rift map, promise to bring us about as close to League of Legends 2.0 as we're ever going to get. League Next: The Future League of Legends For League of Legendsmore