First Stand 2026 reveals tournament matchups as international competition draws near

The path to the first major international event of the year has been set. League of Legends has aired the First Stand 2026 Draw Show, the program revealing the matchups that will kick off the tournament.

First Stand 2026 will bring together representatives from multiple regions in a competition designed to test their adaptability within a still-evolving meta. With the draw now complete, teams finally know their first opponents and can begin crafting their strategies.

The competition will begin with the Group Stage from March 16 to March 20, where every team will fight to secure their spot in the next round. The tournament will then move into the Semis Stage on March 21, before culminating in the Grand Final on March 22, where only one team will be crowned champion.

First Stand sets the competitive tone for the year in League of Legends, serving as the first international stage to gauge the strength of each region. In an environment where draft surprises and high-risk plays can swing an entire series, every matchup promises intensity from the very first minute.

With the pairings now locked in, only one question remains: which team will conquer the Group Stage and lift the trophy at the Grand Final on March 22?