Riftbound: The League of Legends TCG Reveals What’s Next for 2026

Roadmap updates include Riftbound: Vendetta is launching July 31 in Simplified Chinese and English, with Riftbound: Radiance to follow on October 23.

TLDR:

• Riot Games has released the first State of the Game update for Riftbound: The League of Legends Trading Card Game (TCG), including new additions to Riftbound’s 2026 roadmap.
• The roadmap outlines the global 2026 Riftbound Organized Play event schedule along with gameplay teases and the launch dates for Riftbound: Vendetta and Riftbound: Radiance.
• Riftbound: Vendetta launches in Simplified Chinese and English on July 31, 2026. 
• Riftbound: Radiance launches in Simplified Chinese and English on October 23, 2026.
• The Riftbound: Unleashed preview season kicks off March 16, with preview seasons for Riftbound: Vendetta and Riftbound: Radiance taking place later this year.

Date: February 4, 2026

What you need to know: 

• Riot Games has lifted the fog of war and shared an update to the 2026 roadmap for Riftbound: The League of Legends Trading Card Game (TCG) in the first State of the Game update.
  • State of the Game provides players with clear visibility into the present and future of Riftbound, including lessons learned and how the TCG is evolving following the launch of Riftbound: Origins.
• The 2026 roadmap provides a comprehensive look at what the year holds for the Riftbound, including the global Organized Play event schedule, release dates for Riftbound: Vendetta and Riftbound: Radiance, and other key moments for the growing TCG.
• At the center of the roadmap is Riftbound’s Organized Play program, with Regional Qualifiers taking place across North America, EMEA, Southeast Asia, and Australia including Lille, Atlanta, Sydney, Vancouver, Utrecht, Hartford, Barcelona, Singapore, Los Angeles, and more.
• Riftbound: Unleashed will launch in English on May 8, 2026.
  • Baron Nashor, an epic creature from League of Legends and keeper of the baron pit on Summoner’s Rift, will be making his Riftbound debut. 
• Riftbound: Vendetta, the fourth set in the Riftbound, launches globally on July 31, 2026. Riftbound: Vendetta marks the first time global parity is reached in Riftbound, with Simplified Chinese and English expansions launching concurrently.
  • Fitting the set’s name, Riftbound: Vendetta introduces new enemy faction pairings for the first time. 
• Riftbound: Radiance, the fifth set in the Riftbound, launches globally in Simplified Chinese and English on October 23, 2026.
  • Fan-favorite champions, Ekko and Seraphine, will be important parts of the final set of the year. 
• Players can now gear up for the next Riftbound preview seasons, starting with Riftbound: Unleashed on March 16, followed by Riftbound: Vendetta on June 22 and Riftbound: Radiance on September 21. Each preview season gives players an early look at new cards, mechanics, and themes ahead of release. All the cards are on the table!
• In addition to adding French to Riftbound in midyear 2026, Riot confirmed Riftbound players will soon be able to get cards in Chinese Traditional later this year. 

Read the full 2026 Riftbound State of the Game for all the roadmap updates and new details on upcoming set releases.

Assets: The 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, andLeague 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.