Riftbound: League of Legends Trading Card Game First Set, Origins, Now Available

Riftbound: Origins introduces over 300 cards featuring fan-favorite League of Legends champions like Jinx, Ahri, Yauso, Miss Fortune, and Teemo

TLDR:

• Riftbound: Origins, the first set from Riot Games’ new physical trading card game (TCG), is available today in English across North America, Latin America, EMEA, and Oceania.
• Players can purchase Riftbound: Origins now at select local game stores and the Riot Games Merch Store. 
• Riftbound’s second set, Spiritforged, will be available for English players on February 13, 2026.
• Riftbound’s competitive scene kicks off soon with the first English Regional Qualifier taking place on December 5-7 in Houston, Texas.

Date: October 31, 2025

What you need to know: 

• Riftbound marks Riot’s debut into physical trading card games, bringing League of Legends champions, locales, and items to life in a tabletop format.
  • Designed for both competitive and social play, Riftbound supports 1v1, 2v2, and free-for-all multiplayer formats.
• Riftbound: Origins features over 300 cards, including ready-to-play Champion Decks for Jinx, Lee Sin, and Viktor, and the Proving Grounds starter box for new players.
  • Each Champion Deck includes 56 cards across a variety of types such as units, legends, champions, spells, gear, runes, and battlegrounds.
  • Riftbound: Proving Grounds is designed for 2–4 players and provides an accessible way to learn and play.
  • Players can expand their collections with 14-card booster packs featuring a variety of rarities, which are available at launch.
• Players can purchase Riftbound: Origins Proving Grounds starter boxes ($29.99 USD MSRP), booster boxes ($119.99 USD MSRP for a set of 24 packs), Champion Decks ($19.99 USD MSRP), and other accessories on the Riot Games Merch Store or at select local game shops.
  • Select local game stores are hosting in-store demos and Nexus Nights to welcome new players.   
• Future expansion plans include four sets per year, beginning with Riftbound: Spiritforged’s English release on February 13, 2026.
• Riftbound’s Organized Play ecosystem kicks off this winter with the first English Regional Qualifier in Houston on December 5-7, giving players their first chance to compete at the highest level ahead of the European Regional in February 2026.

Quote from Chengran Chai: “With Riftbound, we built something that players could connect with for years to come. From in-store Nexus Nights to large form competitive events, we’re expanding League of Legends’ universe in ways that can evolve alongside the community. As Riot continues to venture into the larger multimedia landscape, Riftbound represents our ongoing efforts to give fans a new way to experience Runeterra beyond the screen.”

Quote from Dave Guskin: “We seized an opportunity to create something unique that resonates with both League of Legends fans and TCG enthusiasts. Riftbound embodies the depth, strategy, and sense of community that define both League of Legends and the TCG genre. The result: A physical card game that captures the imaginations of TCG enthusiasts and offers the League of Legends community a hands-on way to engage with the world and champions they love.”

Assets: Riftbound press kit is available here.

Learn More: Visit the Riftbound website and stay connected to Riftbound on social media.

Boilerplates: 

Riftbound
Riftbound: The League of Legends Trading Card Game is Riot Games’ upcoming physical TCG, bringing the deep lore and iconic champions of Runeterra into a strategic, competitive format. Designed for both new players and veterans in the TCG community, Riftbound blends accessible mechanics with rich deck-building complexity, offering fresh ways to engage with the League of Legends universe.

Players will build powerful decks from across the factions of Runeterra, unleash champion-led strategies, and battle for dominance in fast-paced, decision-heavy matches. Whether you’re outwitting your opponent in the 1v1 format or discovering synergies in 2v2 or the 4-person free-for-all modes, Riftbound delivers an ever-evolving experience shaped by regular updates and new expansions.

At launch and beyond, the game aims to redefine physical TCGs with best-in-class polish, community-driven features, and deep competitive potential.

Follow @playriftbound on socials and visit riftbound.leagueoflegends.com for updates and more.

Riot Games
Riot Games was founded in 2006 to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. In 2009, Riot released its debut title, League of Legends, which has gone on to be one of the most-played PC games in the world. In the years that followed, Riot released VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and League of Legends: Wild Rift. Riot’s titles have led to the creation of some of the most-watched and widely recognized esports in the world, culminating in events like the League of Legends World Championship and VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), which are watched by millions of fans each year. Riot has also expanded its IP through multimedia projects across music, comic books, board games, and Arcane, its Emmy-winning animated series.

UVS Games
UVS Games is a leading publisher of tabletop games, dedicated to bringing iconic franchises to life through innovative gameplay and immersive storytelling. Known for the long running CCG UniVersus, UVS Games blends fan-favorite properties with strategic mechanics, creating engaging experiences for both casual players and competitive enthusiasts in the tabletop gaming community.