Get ready for an exciting year of competitive gaming! We're thrilled to present the 2XKO Competitive Series Calendar for 2026, a partnership between Riot Games and community organizers to bring you an incredible lineup of tournaments.
The Year of Competitive Excellence
Our first Major event, Frosty Faustings, is just around the corner, and we're excited to unveil our competitive roadmap for the entire year. This official 2XKO Competitive Series will feature Major and Challenger events, offering an unparalleled gaming experience. While some details are still being finalized, especially for events later in the year, we'll keep you updated as we hammer out the specifics.
A New Approach to Competitive Seasons
You might have noticed a change from our previous announcements. Initially, we tied competitive events to in-game seasons, but our seasonal structure is evolving. By separating competitive events from in-game seasons, we gain more freedom and flexibility to support a wider range of tournaments. This approach allows us to create a more dynamic and exciting competitive landscape.
Major and Challenger Events Unveiled
Let's dive into the schedule! We've provided links to each event's homepage or registration site, and we'll update them periodically as more information becomes available. Some links are already live, so you can start planning your competitive journey.
Event Details:
- Frosty Faustings: January 29 - February 1, Lombard, IL, USA. Register Here.
- Genesis X3: February 13-15, San Jose, CA, USA. Register Here.
- Texas Showdown: March 27-29, Houston, TX, USA. Register Here.
- VIENNALITY: March 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: June 7-8, Lyon, France. Coming soon.
- Evo 2026: June 26-28, Las Vegas, NV, USA. Register Here.
- VSFighting: July 24-25, Birmingham, UK. Coming soon.
- Comitê Arena: August 1-2, São Paulo, Brazil. Coming soon.
- CEO: August 14-16, Orlando, FL, USA. Register Here.
- UMAD: August 21-23, Montreal, Canada. Coming soon.
- First Attack: October 3-4, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Coming soon.
- Evo France: October 9-11, Nice, France. Coming soon.
- Battle Coliseum: November 21-22, São Paulo, Brazil. Coming soon.
Frame Perfect: Supporting Competitive Gaming
Don't miss out on our competitive-themed skin set, Frame Perfect. Every purchase contributes to funding prize pools and TO production costs for future 2XKO Competitive Series events. The bundle launches on January 29 with Frame Perfect Ekko and Ahri, and it will return to the store around each Major. Remember, the proceeds from Frame Perfect will support Competitive Series events that take place after the bundle's availability.
Join the Competitive Journey
We can't wait to see you at these events, whether you're a competitor, a supporter, or just there to witness the action. Keep an eye out for updates as we finalize the details, and we'll see you in the brackets!
And this is the part most people miss: the impact of community support. Your participation and enthusiasm fuel the growth of competitive gaming. So, get involved, spread the word, and let's make 2026 a legendary year for esports!
