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True Damage Returns for the Worlds 2026 Anthem
29 Sep, 2026, 15:22
|Last updated: 29 Sep, 2026, 15:22
Riot Games has officially announced the return of the League of Legends virtual hip-hop group True Damage. The group will perform the Worlds 2026 anthem, “Know My Name,” live during the Grand Finals Opening Ceremony in New York.
"Know My Name" is the Worlds 2026 Anthem
The 2026 LoL Worlds anthem will be “Know My Name” by True Damage, a song centered around the relentless drive to reach the top.
Each member brings their own background and influences to the track, reuniting to celebrate ambition, individuality, and competitive drive, as well as the journey required to reach the biggest stage in League of Legends.
True Damage returns with an anthem that celebrates the diverse journeys players take to make their names known on the Worlds stage, blending raw grit, global culture, and an evolved hip-hop sound.
Much like our host city, True Damage has always been about bringing together distinct voices, styles, and cultures to create something unique and bigger than the sum of its parts. That spirit feels especially fitting for Worlds, where the best teams and players from around the globe come together to make their mark. For our most dedicated players and esports fans, the League Champs in our virtual bands are the superstars they most want to see on the Worlds stage.
Maria Egan, Global Head of Music at Riot Games
When is the Worlds 2026 Anthem Coming Out?
The 2026 Worlds anthem is coming out on October 8 at 6 p.m. PT. Riot Games will premiere the official music video on the League of Legends YouTube channel. You can also pre-save the track on various music streaming platforms.
| Timezone | Pacific Time (PT) | Eastern Time (ET) | Central Europe (CEST) | Korea Standard Time (KST) |
| Schedule | 6 p.m. | 9 p.m. | 3 a.m. | 10 a.m. (following day) |
Who Are the Members of True Damage?
True Damage is a virtual hip-hop group made up of several champions from the League of Legends universe. The group consists of Akali (rapper), Ekko (rapper), Qiyana (vocalist and rapper), Senna (vocalist), and Yasuo (DJ and producer).
True Damage debuted in 2019 with their breakout single, “GIANTS,” which has since surpassed 230 million views across platforms.
Six years later, the group is set to return to the Worlds stage, following their memorable performance at the Worlds 2019 Opening Ceremony.
In 2026, the group is returning with SOYEON of i-dle as Akali, Coco Jones as Senna, Vic Mensa as Ekko, and Sofía Reyes as Qiyana.
Worlds 2026 will take place in the United States, with the Play-In Stage beginning October 15 in Los Angeles. True Damage will perform at the Worlds 2026 Opening Ceremony, presented by Mastercard, taking place November 14 at Barclays Center in New York.
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Featured image credit: League of Legends // Riot Games
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