TFT Tactician's Crown 2026: World Championship Begins November 13

The Teamfight Tactics Tactician's Crown 2026 is set to take place from November 13 to 15, 2026, marking the culmination of the Set 18 competitive season. The event will feature 40 of the world's top players, who have qualified through regional finals, Pro Circuit cups, and Pro Points leaderboards. The tournament will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube, offering fans a chance to watch elite players battle for the title of world champion and a $150,000 prize pool.

According to the official event schedule from CompeteTFT, the tournament will begin with 40 players competing in six games across five lobbies. The bottom eight players will be eliminated after Day 1, with the top 32 advancing to the Round of 32. The competition will continue through several elimination rounds, culminating in a Grand Final on November 15 using the Checkmate format. To win the title, a player must first reach 20 points and then secure a first-place finish in a subsequent game.

The event has been confirmed by Riot Games and is being streamed live on official channels, including Twitch and YouTube. The Tactician's Crown is the pinnacle of the Set 18 competitive season and brings together players from the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia-Pacific, and China. The tournament format, prize pool, and schedule have been detailed in official sources, including the Liquipedia Teamfight Tactics Wiki and the TFT Pro Circuit page.