Now that LEC Versus has wrapped and First Stand sits just around the corner, the league is wasting no time retaining momentum. The 2026 LEC Spring Split surfaces on March 28, marking the bold return of a fan-favorite format that has been a constant request.
This year’s circuit will feature two international ‘roadtrips’ that elevate the competitive experience for players and fans alike more than ever.
LEC Spring Primer – All You Need to Know
Teams will be offered more depth in the LEC Spring Primer this year as a multi-game series opens up. The regular season unfolds over seven weeks of matchups, all best-of-three, and culminates in a six-team playoff bracket composed of a best-of-five rotation. There are two MSI qualification spots on the line, so the stakes are pretty high.
One of the key talking points of the LEC Spring Primer 2026 is the imminent arrival of Roadtrips. These will bring the LEC action closer to regional fanbases in both Spain and Paris. One Roadtrip will land in the Madrid Arena, while the other drops into Les Arenes de Grand Paris Sud.
Both of these LAN tour events boast three days of competitive action, and fans are welcome to attend the entire weekend spree.
Riot outlined the later schedule in a press release:
Playoffs will start on May 23 at 17:00 CEST with gamedays from Saturday to Monday each week with one Best-of-Five each day. The lower bracket finals and MSI qualification decider will be on June 6 and the Split Finals will be on June 7.
In Berlin, and at the heart of the LEC Spring Primer in the Riot Games Arena, regular season matches will span Saturday to Monday, but Monday’s fixtures will be studio-only events. It might sound sad for some that the doors are closed for a portion of the event, but Rio has cited lower attendance and rising production costs as a factor behind the decision.
Tickets for the Spring Split are available now, and more Roadtrip information will be dropped very soon.
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