The LCS 2026 Summer is the third split of the twelfth season of North America's premier League of Legends competition. It marks the return of the LCS as a standalone league following the dissolution of the LTA. The tournament features a partnership and guest team system, with eight teams competing offline at the Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles. Using a Fearless Draft format, teams battle throughout the regular season and playoffs for the LCS Summer title and one of three qualifying spots for the 2026 League of Legends World Championship

Tournament Format

The regular season will be played in a single round-robin format, and all matches will be best-of-three series.

The Playoffs will be played in a double-elimination bracket, and all matches are best-of-five series.