The LCS has announced the formats for its LCS 2026 events in a video hosted by the LCS Commissioner. Mark Zimmerman.
2026 sees the North American League of Legends ditch the LTA branding and formats after only one year, reverting to its previous LCS branding.
South America will also return to CBLOL 2026, with the NA and SA circuits no longer intertwined.
The LCS in 2026:
More Showdays ✅
Simple Formats ✅
All Bo3/Bo5 ✅ pic.twitter.com/g10q2Duz7z
— LCS (@LCSOfficial) November 5, 2025
LCS 2026 teams
LCS 2026 will feature the following eight teams:
- FlyQuest
- Team Liquid
- Cloud9
- Sentinels
- Shopify Rebellion
- Dignitas
- LYON
- Disguised*
*Disguised occupies the Guest Slot, with all other teams being Partner Teams.
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