Radiance Previews Begin at Riftbound's Final 2026 Regional Qualifier

Riot has confirmed the details of Regional Qualifier Los Angeles, the final Regional Qualifier of the 2026 Vendetta season, running 25-27 September at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The weekend also marks the start of Radiance previews. A developer panel on Friday 25 September at 3 PM Pacific will reveal a batch of new cards from the set, and Riot says the panel will be recorded and posted to YouTube for players who cannot attend.

On the competitive side, the event carries a $25,000 prize pool, Regional Championship invitations, and future Competitor Passes. The prizing is themed around Jayce, Brilliant Inventor, with alternate-art, top-cut, and winner promos, plus a Lux, Crownguard playmat. Thirty-three Best-Of Foil Plated Legends from Spiritforged, Unleashed and Vendetta go to the top pilot of each eligible Legend.

Riot also addressed the logistics problems reported at the last two Regional Qualifiers, saying it has worked on more play space, smoother prize wall and merch operations, and a review of judge staffing.

Los Angeles closes the Regional Qualifier season before the first Regional Championships: Stuttgart on 6-8 November and Las Vegas on 11-13 December. Radiance releases worldwide on 23 October.