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2026 League of Legends Worlds Pick’Ems Schedule and Rewards
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Background
The League of Legends World Championships (LoL Worlds) is the premier international tournament for the game, featuring 19 teams from six regional leagues. The 2026 edition will take place across Los Angeles, Allen, and Brooklyn, with the final set for November 14.
Riot Games has announced that both Pick’Ems and Crystal Ball will return for 2026, allowing fans to predict tournament results and champion usage. New rewards include an icon and emote based on the new True Damage skins.
The timeline
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LoL Esports releases a format explainer video for Worlds 2026
According to a post by LoL Esports on YouTube, the video is a format explainer for Worlds 2026[5]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. As of Oct 6 2026, insider‑gaming.com reported the Pick’Ems schedule and reward details for the 2026 League of Legends Worlds. The format explainer video was released by LoL Esports and reported on YouTube, while all other dates and lock‑in times remain pending or based on reports.
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What happens next
October 10, 2026: The League of Legends World Championships will reportedly begin with the Play‑Ins on Thursday, October 15 with the LoL Worlds Play‑In draw reportedly taking place first on October 10.
October 10, 2026: Play‑Ins picks and Crystal Ball picks will reportedly then open on October 10 from 4 pm PDT (7 pm EDT).
October 15, 2026: Players will reportedly then have to lock in their Play‑In predictions before the first match starts on October 15 at 11 AM PDT (2 PM EDT).
October 18, 2026: Then, the Swiss Stage picks will reportedly open from October 18 and will reportedly need to be locked in before the first Swiss match on October 23.
October 23, 2026: Players must reportedly lock in Swiss Stage picks before the first Swiss match on October 23.
October 31, 2026: And finally, players will reportedly be able to predict the Knockout Stages from October 31 and will reportedly need to lock those picks before the first match on November 3.
November 3, 2026: Players must reportedly lock in Knockout Stage picks before the first match on November 3.
November 14, 2026: Riot has confirmed that after the Worlds final concludes on November 14, Pick’Ems rewards will reportedly be distributed within 48 hours.
Frequently asked
What is the current status of LoL Worlds 2026 Pick’Ems?
As of October 6, 2026, per insider‑gaming.com, the Pick’Ems schedule and reward details are confirmed, with the event running from Oct 10 to Nov 14.
When do the Pick’Ems picks open for the Play‑Ins?
They open on October 10 at 4 pm PDT.
When do I need to lock in my Swiss Stage predictions?
Before the first Swiss match on October 23.
When are the Knockout Stage picks available?
They open on October 31 and must be locked before the first match on November 3.
What rewards are available for Pick’Ems?
New rewards include an icon and emote based on the new True Damage skins.
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GenZHype. “2026 League of Legends Worlds Pick’Ems Schedule and Rewards.”
GenZHype, 7 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/lol-worlds-2026-pick-ems-schedule-rewards-tips/.