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Categories: CULTURE · TECHNOLOGY

Riftbound TCG launch in Italy

Entities: PG Esports · Riot Games · Riftbound · Associazione Orizzonte degli Eventi · Polo Fiere di Lucca

Overview

In late July 2026 the first Italian Riftbound Showdown Series was announced, a new tier of organized play for Riot Games’ League of Legends‑based trading‑card game. The tournament was scheduled for 11–13 September 2026 at the Polo Fiere di Lucca and organized by PG Esports, the licensed Riot partner in Italy. The event marked the debut of the Riftbound circuit in the country and offered players a pathway to the international competitive series.

A few days later, additional coverage highlighted a broader gaming‑focused cultural program in Italy. The “Frame the Game” virtual‑photography exhibition ran 26 September–4 October 2026 in Lamezia Terme, showcasing video‑game worlds through professional photography. The same announcement reiterated the Lucca Riftbound tournament dates and underscored the growing integration of gaming events with cultural and tourism initiatives across Italy.

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Italy Hosts Gaming‑Focused Virtual Photography Exhibition and Riftbound TCG Tournament

    Italy will host a virtual‑photography exhibition in Lamezia Terme (26 Sep‑4 Oct) and the first Riftbound TCG tournament in Lucca (11‑13 Sep), both highlighting gaming culture.

  2. 9 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Riftbound tournament in Lucca launches first Italian Showdown Series

    Lucca hosts Italy's first Riftbound Showdown Series from 11‑13 Sept 2026, organized by PG Esports with Riot Games, as the trading‑card market in Italy surged 23 % in 2025.

Sources

askanews.it · bezecsky.net · corrierenerd.it · qds.it