Riot Maps Out Riftbound’s Next Act in State of the Game Update

Riftbound sets six and seven revealed alongside structural changes coming to Riftbound’s Organized Play program in 2027.

TLDR:

• Riot Games shared what is coming next year for the Riftbound: League of Legends Trading Card Game (TCG) in the latest State of the Game update.
• Riftbound celebrates a stellar first year with the Riftbound x T1 2025 Worlds Champion Collection, English-language Secret Garden Gift Box, Gift of the Rift first anniversary bundle, and the launch of Riftbound: Radiance on October 23, 2026.
• Riftbound: Legacy, the TCG’s first draft-focused set, kicks off the new year with a launch date of January 29, 2027. Legacy is followed by Proving Grounds, 2nd Edition, launching February 19, and Riftbound: The Reckoning, a set featuring some of League of Legends’ biggest Champions, on April 30, 2027.
• Riftbound’s Organized Play program evolves in 2027 with the Nexus Cup program, the Riftbound Challenge Series, Riftbound Regionals, and Riftbound Continentals.

Date: August 4, 2026

The Road to 2027

Riftbound’s first year was only the opening act.

In its second State of the Game update, Riot Games reflected on Riftbound’s first year and revealed what the team has in store for the TCG in 2027. Here’s what you need to know:

• The English-language Secret Garden Gift Box, a special collection of alternate art cards from Riftbound‘s third set, Unleashed, is rolling out now at select events around the world.
• Drawings for the English-language Riftbound x T1 2025 Worlds Champion Collection run August 14-17, 2026.
• Radiance, the musical performance-inspired capstone set for Riftbound in 2026, launches on October 23. Radiance brings 180 cards, including 66 Showcase cards, and features Champion Legends Seraphine, Ekko, Ziggs, Jarvan IV, Evelynn, and more.
• Celebrate Riftbound’s first anniversary with the Gift of the Rift Bundle. Launching on December 4, 2026, the Gift of the Rift Bundle includes boosters from Origins, Spiritforged, Unleashed, Vendetta, and Radiance, as well as an exclusive alternate art Akali promo card.
• Riftbound’s first draft-focused set, Legacy, arrives January 29, 2027. Featuring a League of Legends Classic crossover, Legacy is built around carrying a region’s banner, spanning Demacia, Noxus, Ionia, Piltover/Zaun, the Freljord, and Bilgewater. The 346-card set brings new Champion Legends including Ashe, Garen, Heimerdinger, Illaoi, Karma, Lux, Tryndamere, Vladimir, and others.
• Proving Grounds, 2nd Edition launches February 19, 2027. It includes four new Champion Decks (Heimerdinger, Karma, Vladimir, and Illaoi) in English, Chinese, French, and Korean.
• Riftbound: The Reckoning awakens the ancients on April 30, 2027. The Reckoning spotlights some of League of Legends’ biggest champions, including Aurelion Sol, Cho’Gath, Shyvana, Vayne, and Zilean.
• Set 8 brings players on a whimsical trip to Bandle City in Q3. Set 9 follows in Q4 2027.

Further details are available in the blog post.

Organized Play, From Local Store to World Stage

Major changes are coming to Riftbound’s Organized Play program in 2027. The revamped Riftbound Organized Play ecosystem is built to take players from local game stores all the way to the World Championships Stage, with more ways to play the TCG at every level.

• Casual players can look forward to the Nexus Cup program’s arrival in 2027. The Nexus Cup program is a monthly tournament held at local game stores and is not tied to Riftbound’s competitive circuit. Meet new players, try new decks, and celebrate each set with fellow Riftbound players in the community.
• Summoner Skirmishes are becoming the Riftbound Challenge Series. Built for experienced players looking for tough opponents, the Riftbound Challenge Series is the first rung of the Riftbound Organized Play competitive ladder. Defeat skilled opponents at select local game stores in the Riftbound Challenge Series for the opportunity to compete on Riftbound’s largest stages.
• Regional Qualifiers are becoming Riftbound Regionals. Expect more Riftbound Regionals around the world in 2027.
• Regional Championships are becoming Riftbound Continentals. Riftbound Continentals are the cornerstone event of each set, with a three-day marquee event in four destinations around the world each year.
• The Riftbound World Championship caps the season, crowning a World Champion from the year’s best competitors. More information about Riftbound’s first World Championship event will be shared at a later date.

For more information about the changes coming to Riftbound’s Organized Play program, read the State of Play update.

Assets: Riftbound press kit is available here.

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

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Riftbound
Riftbound: The League of Legends Trading Card Game is Riot Games’ physical trading card game (TCG), bringing the deep lore and iconic champions of Runeterra into a strategic, competitive format. Designed for TCG players of all familiarity levels, Riftbound blends approachable mechanics with rich deck-building complexity, offering fresh ways to engage with the League of Legends universe. Riftbound is supported by a robust global Organized Play ecosystem, from weekly local store events to Regional Qualifiers and championship-level competition. 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.