Additional Information Released for the LJL 2026 Summer Championship Finals! Exhibition Matches with Legends and Talk Shows Featuring Special Guests

At the " LJL 2026 Summer Championship Finals," an offline " League of Legends " (hereinafter "LoL") tournament taking place on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, 2026, fierce battles will unfold as teams vie for the summer title.
Additional details have been announced to enhance the tournament experience, includingspecial talk shows and exhibition matches featuring Legends.

"LJL 2026 SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS" to be held on September 5 and 6! The final showdown to determine the summer champion

The LJL is Japan’s premier official LoL league, and the top six teams—selected following the Winter Series and Spring Series—competed in the “ LJL 2026 Summer Championship.”
On Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, 2026, the three remaining teams will finally face off on the stage of the “LJL 2026 Summer Championship Finals ” to determine the champion of the 2026 LJL season.

All eyes are on who will claim the title of LJL Annual Champion and secure a spot in the LCP Promotion & Relegation tournament.

Participating Teams

FENNEL
New Meta
L Guide Gaming

Tournament Overview

The Semifinals will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and the Grand Final on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
The team that wins the Semifinals will face FENNEL, the No. 1 seed, in the Grand Final.

Semifinals

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Matchup: New Meta vs. L Guide Gaming
Rules: BO5, Fearless Draft

Grand Final

Date and Time: Sunday, September 6, 2026
Matchup: FENNEL vs. the Semi-Final Winner
Format: Best-of-5, Fearless Draft

The tournament schedule has been released! Plenty of events beyond the matches

The tournament schedule has also been released.
The event will feature an exhibition match by legends, talk shows with special guests, and merchandise sales.
With so much to enjoy beyond the matches, be sure to check the times for the events that interest you.

Furthermore, during breaks between matches, an “Analyst Desk” session will be held, featuring special guests who will provide in-depth analysis of the match developments.
It looks like there will be plenty of engaging content provided even during the intermissions.

Schedule

Saturday, September 5, 2026

11:00 Doors Open / Merchandise and Official Partner Booths Open
12:00 “LJL 2026 Summer Championship Finals – SPECIAL TALK SHOW –” featuring a star-studded lineup of guests
1:30 PM Opening & Preshow
2:00 PM Matches Begin (BO5 / Fearless Draft)
8:00 PM Doors Close

Sunday, September 6, 2026

11:00 Doors Open / Merchandise and Official Partner Booths Open
12:00 A Must-See for LJL Fans! “LJL 2026 Summer Championship Finals – Exhibition Match –”
1:30 PM Opening & Preshow
2:00 PM Matches Begin (BO5 / Fearless Draft)
8:00 PM Doors Close

Special Talk Show Confirmed! Special guests with ties to the LJL will take the stage

As a special event leading up to the Semifinals, a talk show featuring special guests with ties to the LJL will be held.
The guests will be announced at a later date.

During this talk show, guests are scheduled to discuss topics such as “what got them started in LoL,” “why they aimed for the LJL,” and even “their passionate thoughts on the future of the LJL.”
This is sure to be a must-see event for anyone interested in the LJL.
You can watch it both at the venue and via the official livestream, so be sure to check it out.

Exhibition Match! A Thrilling Showdown Between Legends and Current Players

As a special event to kick off the Grand Final, a star-studded exhibition match will be held.
Current LJL players will take on “Team Legends,” a squad made up of former players who helped shape the history of the LJL.

We’re looking forward to this dream match, which is sure to build excitement to a fever pitch ahead of the Grand Final.
Details regarding this match will be announced at a later date.

Partner & Team Booths Confirmed! Exciting Content Exclusive to the Venue

In addition to team booths from FENNEL, New Meta, and L guide Gaming, numerous official partner booths are scheduled to be set up at the venue to further liven up the event.
As a sneak peek, the KEIO eSTATION ( @KEIO_eSTATION ) booth has been announced; it will feature a hands-on area where visitors can try out Steelcase chairs—provided by LJL official partner Steelcase—as well as popular gaming devices from INZONE and Elgato.

In addition, LJL-collaboration drinks and food will be available for purchase at the venue.
The booths will be open until 5:00 PM, so be sure not to get so caught up in watching the matches that you forget to stop by.
Details regarding other booths will be announced at a later date.

On-Site Merchandise Sale Confirmed! Get LoL Merch and the "LJL 2026 Blind Keycap Keychain"

It has been confirmed that “FUTAROKU” ( @futaroku_gg ), a select shop by gamers, for gamers, will be exhibiting at the on-site merchandise area.
In addition to official LoL merchandise, a gacha machine will be set up at the booth, allowing you to get your hands on the hugely popular “LJL 2026 Blind Keycap Keychain” right on the spot.

Ticket Information

Tickets for this tournament are all general admission, with two types available: “Standard Tickets” and “Premium Tickets,” which come with special perks.
As a benefit for all attendees, you can receive an “LJL 2026 Keycap Keychain,” and Premium Ticket holders will receive an exclusive “LJL T-shirt [BE THE RISING].”