Series
LCS is Riot Games' Tier 1 League of Legends competition for North and Central America; the league returned as an independent property in 2026.
Organizer
Riot Games
Scope
North and Central America (2026)
Status
Active
League Championship Series is a Tier 1 League of Legends competition operated by Riot Games. Riot restored the LCS as an independent league in 2026, with a competitive territory covering North America and Central America. Individual editions retain their own hosts, dates, participants, prize pools and champions.[2]
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