The RLCS Club Championship starts in less than a month, and we want to make sure you have the details.
The Club Championship consists of three Acts: Club Kick-Off, Club League, and Club Finale.
ACT I - RLCS Club Kick-Off Opens
Starting in early November, teams from the top four performing regions in the 2026 season (MENA, NA, EU and SAM) will play in a one-off LCQ-style qualifier. The four winning teams will receive an official spot as a partnered team in the Club Championship, a spot at the RLCS Club Kick-Off in Londonand a guaranteed spot in the Club League.
The full schedule of these Opens is as follows:
- MENA: November 5-7, November 12-14
- NA & SAM: November 6-8, November 13-15
- EU: November 13-15, November 20-22
Registration deadlines:
- MENA: November 2
- NA & SAM: November 3
- EU: November 10
Timing and channels to watch the broadcasts will be shared next week. Sign-up pages for these events will be live soon on Start.gg. Stay tuned to @RLEsports for updates.
RLCS Club Kick-Off
Twenty teams have been directly invited to the RLCS Club Kick-Off in London from December 9-13. These twenty teams, in addition to the four qualified teams, will all compete for prizing, the title of Club Kick-Off Champion, and an additional slot for their region at the RLCS Club Finale.
Tickets for this event will go on sale soon. We hope to see you there!
ACT II - RLCS Club League and Club Opens
Starting in January 2027, 64 teams will play in the Club League across the seven RLCS regions. All 24 teams from the Club Kick-Off automatically have spots for their region, and the other 40 teams will secure their spots through Club Opens.
Each region will have the following number of teams included in its Club League:
- North America & Europe: 12 teams
- Middle East & North Africa, South America, Asia-Pacific, Oceania & Sub-Saharan Africa: 8 teams
Dates for these Opens, length of the Club League and roster submission deadlines will be provided in the near future.
ACT III - RLCS Club Finale
The final act of the RLCS Club Championship will be a LAN made up of the top 16 teams from all regional Club Leagues. More details on the LAN location and timing will be revealed at a later date.
