The NLC fills a crucial regional role in the League of Legends ecosystem, and is currently beginning its 2026 season. Following a record-breaking 2025 season, expectations are high that the regional league will continue entertaining audiences.
However, the league has also allegedly found itself embroiled in the esports industry’s most common issue: late payments. What is the impact of the NLC’s alleged payment issues, and how might esports’ financial squeeze affect 2026?
NLC faces allegations of delayed payments and missing late payment fees
NLC’s 2025 season concluded with historic records in its wake.