# League of Legends professional competitive season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/league-of-legends-professional-competitive-season
> Updated: 2026-08-19T10:12:27.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Riot Games has announced the LEC XPO will return to Nice, France, on September 19 and 20, held in conjunction with the 2026 League of Legends LEC Summer Finals. The event at Jardin Albert 1er will feature merchandise, collaborations, and content for various Riot titles. For the first time, an outdoor viewing party at the Théâtre de Verdure will be available to fans.

As the summer regular seasons for major regional leagues approach their conclusion, competitive standings are being finalized. In the LEC, Karmine Corp and G2 Esports have secured playoff spots, with Karmine Corp leading at 7-0. Meanwhile, the LCK regular season is set to conclude in late August, with final matches determining seeding for Play-Ins and direct playoff advancement. These regional outcomes are essential for determining participants for the 2026 World Championship.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: League of Legends regional summer seasons approach playoffs

The LEC and LCK League of Legends summer regular seasons are nearing completion, with playoff spots and World Championship seeding at stake.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/league-of-legends-regional-summer-seasons-approach-playoffs

### 2026-08-14: LEC XPO returns to Nice for League of Legends finals

Riot Games will host the LEC XPO in Nice, France, on September 19-20, featuring free activities and outdoor viewing parties for the League of Legends LEC Summer Finals.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lec-xpo-returns-to-nice-for-league-of-legends-finals

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