Riftbound European Regional Championship Lands in Stuttgart This November
Three global championships confirmed for 2026 as competitive circuit expands with new qualification paths and Radiance-legal Standard format.
Stuttgart, Germany, will host Riftbound: League of Legends Trading Card Game's first European Regional Championship on November 6–8, 2026, a milestone event on the path toward the game's debut World Championship.
Qualification and Format
Top 64 finishes at Regional Qualifiers yielded invitations to this championship. Players may redeem their invitation in Stuttgart or at the North American Regional Championship at Convergence Fest, while those with multiple qualifier placements may compete at both events. Standard format applies, with legality extending to Radiance, the fifth Riftbound set, launching October 23, 2026.
Event Structure and Prizing
A 256-player invitational Regional Championship will run alongside an open-registration tournament supporting over 1,500 participants. Best-Of prizing unlocks at Day 2, where advancing players collect an exclusive promo card. Each legal Legend will appear as a plated Best-Of card bearing Overnumbered artwork. Top 8 finishers at every Regional Championship secure invitations to Riftbound's inaugural World Championship.
Side Events and Streaming
The venue will offer side events, on-demand tournaments, a prize wall, merchandise store, and a dedicated viewing area for the championship stream, mirroring amenities from prior Regional Qualifier events.
Context
Why it matters
This confirms the first European stop on Riftbound's 2026 competitive calendar and establishes Radiance as the format-defining set for championship play.
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