Some big changes are coming to league of legends esports – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
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Some big changes are coming to League of Legends esports.

For 2025, Riot Games is adding a third international event, a new type of draft for certain series to encourage teams to use different champions (aka player characters), and new, condensed leagues for Asia-Pacific and the Americas.

I’m excited to see how these adjustments play out.

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