Get ready for an action-packed year of 2XKO tournaments! We’re shaking up the competitive scene in 2026, and you won’t want to miss a single moment. Last month, we announced a massive partnership with community organizers to bring you 20 Riot-sponsored tournaments throughout the year—the 2XKO Competitive Series. With our first Major event at Frosty Faustings just around the corner, it’s time to unveil the full roadmap for the year, including all the Major and Challenger events that will define the 2026 Competitive Series. But here’s where it gets exciting: some events, especially those later in the year, are still being finalized, so stay tuned for updates as we lock in the details.
Let’s dive in! Below is the full schedule of Major and Challenger events for 2026. And this is the part most people miss: we’ve decided to decouple competitive events from in-game seasons. Why? Because our seasonal structure is still evolving, and separating the two gives us the flexibility to support more tournaments and create a richer competitive ecosystem. It’s a bold move, but we believe it’s the right one—what do you think? Let us know in the comments!
For each event, you’ll find key details like dates, locations, and registration links (where available). Some links are still in the works, but we’ll update them periodically as more information becomes available. Here’s the lineup:
2026 Major & Challenger Events
| Event | Dates | Location | Links |
|--------------------|--------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Frosty Faustings | Jan 29 - Feb 1 | Lombard, IL, USA | Register Here |
| Genesis X3 | Feb 13 - 15 | San Jose, CA, USA | Register Here |
| Texas Showdown | Mar 27 - 29 | Houston, TX, USA | Register Here |
| VIENNALITY | Mar 28 - 29 | Vienna, Austria | Register Here |
| Evo Japan | May 1 - 3 | Tokyo, Japan | Register Here |
| Combo Breaker | May 22 - 24 | Schaumburg, IL, USA | Register Here |
| Battle Arena Melbourne | May 29 - 31 | Melbourne, Australia | Coming soon |
| The MixUp Lyon | Jun 7 - 8 | Lyon, France | Coming soon |
| Evo 2026 | Jun 26 - 28 | Las Vegas, NV, USA | Register Here |
| VSFighting | Jul 24 - 25 | Birmingham, UK | Coming soon |
| Comitê Arena | Aug 1 - 2 | São Paulo, Brazil | Coming soon |
| CEO | Aug 14 - 16 | Orlando, FL, USA | Register Here |
| UMAD | Aug 21 - 23 | Montreal, Canada | Coming soon |
| First Attack | Oct 3 - 4 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | Coming soon |
| Evo France | Oct 9 - 11 | Nice, France | Coming soon |
| Battle Coliseum | Nov 21 - 22 | São Paulo, Brazil | Coming soon |
But here’s where it gets controversial: What’s the best way to fund competitive events? We’ve got an answer with Frame Perfect, our competitive-themed skin set launching on January 29. Every purchase helps fund prize pools and production costs for future 2XKO Competitive Series events. The bundle features Frame Perfect Ekko and Ahri and will return to the store around each Major. Here’s the catch: proceeds will only apply to events after the bundle leaves the store. Is this a sustainable model? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Whether you’re competing, cheering on friends, or just soaking in the energy, we can’t wait to see you at these events. Keep an eye on this article for updates, and we’ll see you in the bracket!
