The LoL scene slows down – preparing for FST 2026
With this year’s major final finished, the League of Legends tournament circuit shifts into a calmer phase. But in March 2026, the next big event kicks off and reignites the global scene.
Worlds 2025 wrapped up
Worlds 2025 took place in China between October 14 and November 9, delivering all the excitement fans had hoped for. T1 ultimately defeated KT Rolster 3–2 in the finals, securing their sixth World Championship title and making history as the first team ever to win three Worlds in a row.
Once the world champions are crowned, now the pace of the international LoL scene slows down. For those who want to keep following esports events, Paf.es offers betting across several titles, featuring a variety of markets and updated odds.
During this off-season period, players can finally catch their breath after months of pressure, and teams enter a phase of rest. The preparations for the coming session have already begun, with analysing and roster rebuilding.
Until the next major League of Legends global tournament, plenty still happens at regional levels, but the worldwide show fades. The surface might seem still, but intense work continues behind the scenes. Now organizations renegotiate contracts, and teams get time to refine strategies heading into the next year.
First Stand Tournament 2026 – the start of next season
When the global competitive season returns in March, the First Stand Tournament (FST 2026) is first on the calendar. The event is scheduled for March 16–22, 2026, and will take place in São Paulo, Brazil. Starting next year, the format gets an upgrade, with the number of participating teams increasing from five to eight, and all series will be played as best-of-five (Bo5). This signals a major international investment and adds weight to early-season victories. As the first major global competition of 2026, FST gives players and teams the chance to set the tone for the entire year.
Major tournaments in 2026
First Stand Tournament 2026 – São Paulo, Brazil, March 16–22.
Mid-Season Invitational 2026 (MSI) – planned for Daejeon, South Korea.
League of Legends World Championship 2026 – hosted in the United States, with key stages in Texas, and the finals in New York.
