Riftbound Regional Qualifier: Los Angeles
Riftbound's competitive scene has its next big stop: the Riftbound Regional Qualifier: Los Angeles, running September 25–27, 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It's the final Regional Qualifier of the year, run by UVS Games, and tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite.
Update, October 2026: Rengar, PridestalkerUS$0.20 won Los Angeles. The Top 64 earned invitations to the two Regional Championships in Stuttgart and Las Vegas, covered in our Regional Championships guide.
The details
- Dates: Friday 25 – Sunday 27 September 2026, 12pm–6pm each day
- Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
- Organizer: UVS Games
- Tickets: via Eventbrite — Competitor and Premium Competitor badge tiers are available, each with different tournament access and perks
- Requirement: a valid Riot Account is required to participate in Riftbound Organized Play
What Premium badge holders get
Regional Qualifier weekends usually come with exclusive, event-only promos, and LA is no exception — Premium Competitor badges reportedly include an exclusive Crystal Rose Sona, HarmoniousUS$1.51 playmat, plus a Jayce, Brilliant InventorUS$0.34 promo stamped with a Vendetta Gold treatment. If chase promos like this are your thing, badge tier matters — check the Eventbrite listing for the exact current perks before you buy, since organized-play promos can be adjusted close to the event.
Should you go if you're not competing?
Regional Qualifiers are also where a lot of early Vendetta singles and promos change hands in person, well before some of that supply reaches online stores. If you're chasing a specific Crystal Rose card or an event-exclusive promo, keep an eye on our Vendetta prices in the weeks after — that's usually when regional-exclusive prints start showing up for sale online and we start tracking them.
Common questions
Do I need a Riot Account to compete? Yes — a valid Riot Account is required for all Riftbound Organized Play, including Regional Qualifiers.
Is this the last Regional Qualifier of 2026? Based on current event listings, yes — Los Angeles is the final stop of the year's Regional Qualifier circuit.
Where do I buy tickets? Through Eventbrite — badge tiers determine what tournament access and event perks you get.
Event details are from UVS Games' and the venue's own listings — always confirm current dates, badge tiers and requirements on Eventbrite before you book travel.
Prices for cards in this post
- Rengar, PridestalkerUnleashed · 183/219US$0.20
- Sona, HarmoniousOrigins · 073/298US$1.51
- Jayce, Brilliant InventorVendetta · 068/166US$0.34
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Frequently asked questions
When and where is the Riftbound Regional Qualifier in Los Angeles?
It runs from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with each day running 12pm–6pm.
Do I need a Riot Account to play in a Riftbound Regional Qualifier?
Yes. A valid Riot Account is required to take part in Riftbound Organized Play, so it is worth setting one up before the event rather than on the day.
How do I buy tickets for the LA Regional Qualifier?
Tickets are sold through Eventbrite, where you choose between Competitor and Premium Competitor badge tiers. The tiers differ in tournament access and perks, so read the listing before picking one.
What promos come with a Premium Competitor badge?
Premium Competitor badges are reported to include an exclusive Crystal Rose Sona, Harmonious playmat plus a Jayce, Brilliant Inventor promo stamped with a Vendetta Gold treatment. Organized-play promos can be adjusted close to the event, so confirm the current perks on the Eventbrite listing before you buy.
Is Los Angeles the last Riftbound Regional Qualifier of 2026?
Based on current event listings, yes — Los Angeles is the final stop of the year's Regional Qualifier circuit.
Is it worth going to a Regional Qualifier if I'm not competing?
Plenty of attendees go simply to buy and trade, since a lot of early Vendetta singles and promos change hands in person at these weekends, well before some of that supply reaches online stores. If you are chasing something specific, our guide to Crystal Rose cards is a good place to start.
Ready to buy?
Track Vendetta prices now — regional-exclusive promos usually surface online in the weeks after an event.