League of Legends First Stand 2026 Reveals New Revenue Models, Tournament Details Riot Games has unveiled a series of updates for League of Legends esports, including the Warhound Senna skin, expanded fan engagement opportunities, and the structure of the First Stand 2026 tournament. The event, set to take place from March 16 to 22 at the Riot Games Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, will feature a Group Stage followed by a Knockout Stage, with all matches contested as best-of-five series. The Warhound Senna skin will be available for purchase from March 18 to April 15. A portion of the proceeds from its sale will be distributed to LoL Esports teams, offering them an additional revenue stream beyond sponsorships and prize pools. The skin can be bought individually, as part of a border set bundle, or in a chroma bundle, with individual chromas also sold separately. Riot Games has also introduced new perks for Twitch subscribers, including channel badges and event-exclusive chat emotes. Fans who log in with their Riot ID on the LoL Esports official website will remain eligible for Drops, such as an exclusive Evelynn emote during the Finals. The Finals day of the First Stand tournament will coincide with the Runeterra Fan Fest at the Visual Farm Gymnasium in São Paulo. The event will include live viewing of the Finals, gameplay stations for Riot titles, cosplay appearances, and an Artist’s Gallery showcasing local creators. Tickets for the Fan Fest are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis, with league development team members expected to engage with attendees. Major regions have already secured their representatives for the tournament: CBLOL: LOUD LCP: Team Secret Whales LCS: LYON LEC: G2 Esports LCK: Gen.G and BNK FearX The LPL will finalize its teams by March 7.#first_stand_2026 #riot_games #league_of_legends #loud #team_secret_whales
