Riot Games has officially revealed the 2XKO EU Community Series Season 1 roadmap, kicking off a new structured path for European players with a fully paid trip to EVO 2026 in Las Vegas up for grabs. Running from February 18 through April 13, 2026, Season 1 acts as a beta phase for what Riot describes as a long-term competitive home for the European 2XKO scene.
The 2XKO EU Community Series officially begins on February 18 and runs through April 13!
“From your local bracket to EVO Las Vegas. Season 1 is the first step in building a long-term competitive home for the European 2XKO community”
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— 2XKO News (@2XKOIntel) February 18, 2026
Rather than replacing existing grassroots events, the 2XKO EU Community Series is designed to connect them. Riot’s stated philosophy shifts the focus from “Play to Win” to “Play to Belong”, rewarding consistency across multiple tournaments instead of a single standout result.
Season 1 Structure And Key Dates
Season 1 runs from February 18 to April 13, with the live Season Finale taking place April 18 to 19, 2026. The winning team at the finale will earn a fully paid trip, including flights and accommodation, to compete at EVO Las Vegas 2026, scheduled for June 26 to 28.
In addition to the regional qualification spots, Riot has also confirmed an MVP award. The player who finishes Season 1 ranked number one on the EU Leaderboard, based on total Circuit Points earned across all eligible events, will be crowned Season 1 MVP and receive a commemorative trophy.
Season 1 is currently focused on four competitive regions:
- France
- Spain
- DACH
- UK and Nordics
At the end of the season, the top two players from each region will qualify for the Season Finale as regional representatives.
Players outside these four regions are still eligible to compete in both online and offline events, earn Circuit Points, and climb the EU Leaderboard. Riot says participation across Season 1 will help shape how the ecosystem expands in future seasons.
Three Official Event Types Explained
The 2XKO EU Community Series introduces what Riot calls a “unified competitive layer” built around three official event categories: Online Community Locals, Community Locals, and Community Nationals. All official events are managed through start.gg, where registration, brackets, Circuit Points, and the EU Leaderboard are tracked in one place.
Points scale throughout the bracket, and repeat participation is encouraged. Consistency across events is key, with scoring caps in place for certain formats.
Online Community Locals
Online Community Locals allow players to compete from home and earn Circuit Points. For Season 1, only the top two online results will count toward a player’s overall season score.
| Event | Date | Organiser |
|---|---|---|
| Hustle Games | March 1 | Chez_Ib |
| Hustle Games | March 15 | Chez_Ib |
| Hustle Games | April 12 | Chez_Ib |
These events provide accessible entry points for players who may not be able to travel to offline tournaments.
Community Locals
Community Locals are offline grassroots events designed to strengthen regional scenes. In this category, a player’s top three results count toward their season score.
Confirmed Community Locals include:
| Event | Date | Location | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assymylly Winter 2026 | Feb 20 | Helsinki, Finland | HelsinkiFGC & Assembly |
| Road to Olympus | Feb 28 | Athens, Greece | Road to Olympus |
| Meseta League 2026 | March 7 | Madrid, Spain | Madrid FGC |
| StationSlam Impact | April 5 | Rennes, France | Team Askalonn |
| Polymanga | April 5 | Lausanne, Switzerland | Lausanne-Sport Esports |
| Versus Royal 2026 | April 11 | Castellon, Spain | Versus Royal |
| Maximum Impact Glasgow | TBC | Glasgow, Scotland | Burn to Fight |
| TBA | TBC | Paris, France | NSXC |
| TBA | TBC | Germany | CGN |
These events anchor the series in established European FGC hubs while leaving room for expansion.
Community Nationals
Community Nationals represent the highest tier of offline events in Season 1 and offer the largest Circuit Point rewards. In this category, all results count toward a player’s season total, with no scoring cap.
Confirmed Community Nationals include:
| Event | Date | Location | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxian Explosion: Dark Resurrection III | Feb 21 | Paris, France | RZA |
| gamescom LAN x CGN Open 2026 | March 20–22 | Cologne, Germany | CGN |
| SNTKDD13 | March 21 | Barcelona, Spain | Anchor Point FGC |
| EDINBRAWL V | April 11 | Edinburgh, Scotland | Rushdown Edinburgh |
These events are expected to draw broader participation and serve as major Circuit Point opportunities ahead of the Season Finale.
Road To The Season Finale
Across all event types, players earn Circuit Points that feed into both regional leaderboards and the overall EU Leaderboard. At the end of Season 1, the top two players from each of the four activated regions qualify for the Season Finale on April 18 to 19.
The finale will be broadcast as a special event, bringing together qualified representatives to compete for the grand prize trip to EVO Las Vegas 2026.
Riot has framed Season 1 as a beta phase, emphasising that the structure will evolve based on participation and feedback. The company also confirmed that official Community Nationals and Community Locals receive structured support, including leaderboard integration, promotional amplification, broadcast overlays, rulebooks, and, in the case of Community Nationals, financial contributions with a minimum percentage directed to prize pools.
All official events must adhere to Riot’s Competitive Code of Conduct and standard tournament formats, with start.gg management required.
How To Register For 2XKO EU Community Series
Players looking to get involved can register through the official 2XKO EU Community Series page on start.gg, where the full calendar and event listings are available.
Riot has also launched an official Discord server that acts as the central hub for players and organisers, offering updates, team recruitment, and event coordination.
For tournament organisers, Riot is accepting interest for future official stops through its 2XKO Competitive Event Submission Form.
With a clear path from local brackets to EVO Las Vegas, the 2XKO EU Community Series Season 1 roadmap signals Riot’s push to formalise and strengthen the European competitive ecosystem. If the beta phase lands well, this could become a long-term foundation for 2XKO esports in the region.