After the dramatic rise and fall of the LTA experiment, the Campeonato Brasileiro de League of Legends (CBLOL) is back in action for 2026. Seeking to reclaim its identity after a failed merger that led to a decline in LoL viewership, the league now returns with an all-new “Copa CBLOL” format.

This guide provides everything you need to follow the first stage of CBLOL 2026, including the schedule and format, participating teams, and details on how to watch it online.

CBLOL Cup 2026 Dates & Location

The CBLOL Cup 2026 will commence on January 17, 2026, and will be held at the Riot Games Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.

CBLOL Cup 2026 Schedule

This table outlines the current schedule of the CBLOL Cup 2026, including each stage, match dates, and start times.

Note: Official game timings are not yet available. We will update this section as soon as announcements are made.

CBLOL Cup 2026 Format

The CBLOL Cup 2026 arrives with a major format change, increasing the total number of games by 57% compared to LTA Split 1 2025 to make the tournament more dynamic and engaging. The event has been renamed from Split 1 to “Copa CBLOL” (Portuguese for CBLOL Cup).

The tournament will be divided into three phases: the Group Stage, the Play-In, and the Playoffs. 

Group Stage

In the Group Stage, eight LoL teams will play best-of-one matches in a single round-robin format. The top four teams that emerge will advance directly to the Playoffs, and the remaining teams will proceed to the Play-In for a shot at redemption.

Play-In

The Play-In will follow a single-elimination format, with matches played as best-of-three series, except for the Finals, which will be played as a best-of-five series. The fifth and sixth-seeded teams from the Group Stage will start in the Upper Bracket Final, while the teams placed 7th and 8th will begin from the Lower Bracket Semifinal.

The two Play-In winners will qualify as Seed 5 and Seed 6 in the Playoffs. All remaining teams will be eliminated.

Playoffs

The Playoffs will follow a double-elimination format, with all matches played as a best-of-five series. A total of six teams will compete in this stage, comprising four teams from the Group Stage and two teams qualified from the Play-In.

Seeding will work as follows:

• The 1st and 2nd seeded teams in the Group Stage get a bye to the Upper Bracket Semifinals.
• The 1st placed team can choose their bracket position, effectively selecting their potential opponents.
• The 3rd and 6th placed teams will start in Upper Bracket Round 1. 
• The losing teams from the Upper Bracket Round 1 will drop to the Lower Bracket Round 1.

The winner of CBLOL Cup 2026 will get a direct ticket to First Stand 2026, Riot’s opening international event of the season. 

Prize Pool Distribution

No prize money has been announced for the CBLOL Cup 2026. 

Teams Competing At CBLOL Cup 2026

The Brazilian franchise league will host eight LoL teams, each of which will fight relentlessly to lock in a spot at First Stand in Brazil. The list of contenders includes seven partner teams and one guest slot.

• Fluxo W7M
• FURIA
• Vivo Keyd Stars
• LOUD 
• paiN Gaming
• RED Canids Kalunga
• Leviatán
• TBD

Note: On December 4, 2025, CBLOL announced ISURUS Gaming’s departure from the league. The organizers are currently exploring options to fill the vacant slot. 

How To Watch The CBLOL Cup 2026 Live

CBLOL Cup 2026 will be broadcast on CBLOL’s official Twitch and YouTube channels. The official broadcast will be available in Portuguese and Spanish.

English-speaking fans can follow the live action by tuning into unofficial co-streams on different platforms. 

FAQs

When and where will the CBLOL Cup 2026 event take place?

The CBLOL Cup 2026 starts in January and ends in early March 2026. It will be hosted at the Riot Games Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.

What’s the CBLOL Cup 2026 format?

The CBLOL Cup 2026 format has changed after the Brazilian league split from the LTA. Now, the tournament combines a short Group Stage with a double-elimination Playoffs bracket.

How can I watch the CBLOL Cup 2026?

You can catch all the action of the CBLOL Cup 2026 in Portuguese and Spanish on the official CBLOL Twitch and YouTube channels. English simulcasts are also available on co-streams.

Where can I purchase CBLOL Cup 2026 Tickets?

The tournament organizers have not made an official announcement for CBLOL Cup 2026 Tickets yet.

Which teams are favorites to win the CBLOL Cup 2026?

According to the LoL Esports Global Power Rankings (GPR) on December 16, 2025, Vivo Keyd Stars (#27), paiN Gaming (#32), and RED Canids Kalunga (#33) are the strongest candidates to win the CBLOL Cup 2026.

References

1. CBLOL on X (X)
2. CBLOL (Twitch)
3. CBLOL (YouTube)