League of Legends is an esports game widely played at both amateur and professional levels. This is a list of League of Legends competitions organized or sponsored by the game's publisher, Riot Games.
International tournaments
Tier 1 leagues
Beginning in 2026, there are 6 regional professional leagues for League of Legends around the world.
- For the First Stand Tournament after the first split of season, each region will allocate 1 spot each, total 6 teams compete.
- For the Mid-Season Invitational after second split of season, each region (except CBLOL) will allocate 2 spots each, with the CBLOL getting 1 spot, total 11 teams compete.
- For the World Championship with 19 spots:
- Each league (except CBLOL) will allocate 3 spots (CBLOL getting 2 spots) each at minimum.
- A spot is guaranteed for the Mid-Season Invitational champion, if it reaches the Playoffs in their domestic third split or season.
- An additional spot is also granted to the second best region from the latest Mid-Season Invitational.
League cups
Tier 2 and lower leagues
Former tier 1 and 2 leagues
Upgraded or downgraded leagues
Replaced
Cancelled
Other tournaments
"Established" and "ended" refers to the years the tournament hosted a League of Legends tournament, not necessarily the years the competition itself was held.
Collegiate leagues
Campus Series conferences
Notes
References