Riftbound Announces Early 2027 Regionals and First Continental
Riot has announced dates and venues for three early 2027 premier-play events tied to the first release of Set 6, Legacy.
Early Event Schedule
Riot has announced three dates and locations for the opening 2027 premier-play events. Riftbound Regional Madrid is scheduled for February 5-7 at IFEMA Madrid, followed by Riftbound Regional Philadelphia on February 12-14 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The first listed Riftbound Continental will take place March 26-28 at the Kay Bailey Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Riot also said another Regional will be held in Oceania during the Legacy season, with details to come once they are finalized.
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Riot describes Regionals as three-day events with Competitor and Attendee badges. Competitor badge holders can enter the main event on Days 2 and 3, with Foil Plated Legends, other top-cut rewards, and a Continental invite available through competition. Attendee badge holders can instead join side events and community activities, including merchandise drops.
Read the sourceContinental Format
The Dallas Continental is planned as a three-day tournament connected to the Legacy season. Its first day will be an open-entry qualifier for players without an invite, while the main event begins Saturday. Riot says players who do not enter the main event will still have access to side events and opportunities to meet creators and members of the Riftbound team. Further schedules and event details are expected through Riot’s official channels.
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When are the first announced 2027 Riftbound Regionals?
Riftbound Regional Madrid is scheduled for February 5-7, 2027, and Riftbound Regional Philadelphia for February 12-14, 2027. Riot has not yet provided the remaining Oceania Regional’s details.
Source for this answerHow can a player without a Continental invite enter the Dallas event?
Riot says Day 1 of the Dallas Continental will be an open-entry qualifier. The main event starts on Saturday, allowing players without an invite to compete for access through that qualifier.
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