Riot Games had bet on a new competitive era with the League of Legends Championship of The Americas (LTA), a circuit that unified North and South America under a single structure. The goal was to raise the competitive level and optimize regional management. However, after just one season, the company has announced the official reinstatement of the LCS and CBLOL for 2026, acknowledging that the experiment didn’t work as expected.

Although the proposal seemed ambitious, the community reacted with discontent. According to sources close to Riot, “regional pride and history are fundamental to the League of Legends esports experience.” The LTA was criticized for diluting local narratives and creating confusion among fans.

Riot Games’ decision has been met with excitement in North America and Brazil. The return of the LCS and CBLOL not only restores the brands but also restructures the competitive landscape in the Americas:

The restructuring is a victory for the most passionate fandom, which proved it has the power to influence decisions at one of the world’s largest esports companies. While the Esports Awards 2025 celebrate past champions, the new season sets the stage for the future, ensuring that top-tier American gaming regains its most beloved identities and rivalries.
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