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LEC Spring 2026: Schedule, Format, Tickets, Rosters, and More
After a remarkable performance by the region at First Stand, LEC action resumes as teams look for the second trophy of the year and a coveted spot at MSI. The LEC Spring 2026 kicks off this Saturday, March 28, where some stellar matchups await right off the bat!
Here's a look at everything you need to know about the 2026 LEC Spring, including a look at the new format, schedule, rosters, tickets, and more.
Teams and Rosters
After an exciting, and at times chaotic, LEC Versus to start the year, the LEC is back to its traditional 10 teams. Here's a look at all of the 2026 LEC Spring teams and rosters:
| Team | Roster | Head Coach |
| Fnatic | Empyros, Razork, Vladi, Upset, Lospa | GrabbZ |
| G2 Esports | BrokenBlade, SkewMond, Caps, Hans Sama, Labrov | Dylan Falco |
| GIANTX | Lot, Isma, Jackies, Noah, Jun | Guilhoto |
| Karmine Corp | Canna, Yike, kyeahoo, Caliste, Busio | Reapered |
| Movistar KOI | Myrwn, Elyoya, Jojopyun, Supa, Alvaro | Melzhet |
| Natus Vincere | Maynter, Rhilech, Poby, SamD, Parus | TheRock7 |
| Shifters | Rooster, Boukada, nuc, Paduck, Trymbi | Striker |
| SK Gaming | Wunder, Skeanz, LIDER, Jopa, Mikyx | Own3r |
| Team Heretics | Tracyn, Sheo, Serin, Ice, Way | Hidon |
| Team Vitality | Naak Nako, Lyncas, Humanoid, Carzzy, Fleshy | Pad |
LEC Spring 2026 Format and Schedule
The 2026 LEC Spring tournament will be split into two stages: the Regular Season and the Playoffs. Perhaps the most exciting format change heading into Spring will be that fact that teams will play no more Bo1s.
Here's exactly how each stage of the LEC Spring 2026 will work:
Regular Season:
- Single round-robin
- All matches are Bo3
- Top six teams advance to Playoffs
- Bottom four teams are eliminated from the tournament
- Regular Season runs between March 28-May 10
- Roadtrips will be held in Spain and France
Playoffs:
- Bottom two qualified teams start in the Lower Bracket
- All matches are Bo5
- Top 2 teams qualify to MSI 2026 in South Korea
- Playoffs run between May 23-June 7
Opening Matches
A stacked opening day awaits at the 2026 LEC Spring. The matches that will kick off the action on Saturday, March 28, are as follows:
- GIANTX vs Fnatic [Saturday, March 28 - 2 pm CET]
- Karmine Corp vs Team Vitality [Saturday, March 28 - 4:15 pm CET]
- Natus Vincere vs Movistar KOI [Saturday, March 28 - 6:30 pm CET]
After making all of Europe proud at First Stand, G2 Esports will get a small break before their first match of the 2026 LEC Spring Regular Season, which will come in Week 2 (Saturday, April 4) against Team Heretics.
2026 LEC Spring Tickets
As always, the LEC Spring 2026 will take place at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin. If you'd like to catch the action live along with several other fans, then you'll be glad to know that tickets for the Regular Season are already on sale.
All LEC Spring Regular Season tickets will cost €15 and can purchased through the official LEC ticket shop. Note that Playoffs tickets will go on a sale at a later date.
Where to Watch
LEC action returns, and you won't want to miss a thing! To watch the 2026 LEC Spring, make sure to tune in to the official Twitch or YouTube channels for the event, starting March 28.
Alternatively, you can also follow the action along with your favorite co-streamers, such as Caedrel, Kameto, and many more!
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Featured image credit: Wojciech Wandzel/Riot Games
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