Following 2XKO’s launch on console earlier this month, Riot Video games has unveiled the complete 2026 esports roadmap for the FGC title.
In comparison with the preliminary announcement in December, Riot Video games determined to now not group the occasions by in-game seasons, after decreasing the quantity from 5 to 3. In accordance with the sport writer, the choice was made to make the construction extra versatile.
Main Occasions for 2XKO in 2026
The aggressive season will kick off with the primary Main of the yr, Frosty Faustings XVIII, which will likely be going down in Illinois, United States, from January twenty ninth to February 1st. The match, which options 962 individuals, may have a mixed prize pool of $50,000 (~£36,973), break up among the many high 24 gamers.
After Fausty Frostings, the following three main occasions will likely be hosted by EVO, with Japan being the primary cease on Could 1st-Third, adopted by EVO Vegas on the finish of June, and EVO France in mid-October.
The final main occasion for 2026 would be the Battle Coliseum, which is able to happen in São Paulo, Brazil, from November twentieth to November twenty second.
Challengers Will Take Place Between Main Occasions
The primary Challenger occasion will likely be at Genesis X3 (GX3) in San Jose, California, earlier than shifting over to Texas Showdown on the finish of March. Other than the USA, occasions will happen in Austria, Australia, France, the UK, Canada, Brazil, and Puerto Rico.
With a complete of 15 occasions deliberate all year long, Riot Video games has presently unveiled 11 of them, with 4 extra anticipated to be revealed at a later date, in keeping with a launch by Riot Video games. Registrations are presently open for chosen tournaments.
