All Eyes on RC Europe

The best of Riftbound gather in Stuttgart, Germany!
Organized Play

The penultimate tournament of 2026 Riftbound Organized Play is happening soon in Stuttgart, Germany next month! After a year of battling through RQs, the Riftbound Regional Championship: Europe will be the region’s largest event yet. Stuttgart continues to elevate the ultimate community experience with exclusive prizing, all new side events like Nation Clash, on-site card grading, free popcorn and so much more.

RC EU Venue Info

Event Location

Messe Stuttgart
Messepiazza 1
70629 Stuttgart
Germany
Hall 8 + 10

Hours

All times in Stuttgart Time (CET)

Thursday

  • Badge Collection: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Friday

  • Badge Collection: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Hall Hours: 9:00 AM (Premium attendees can enter starting at 8:30 AM)

Saturday

  • Badge Collection: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Hall Hours: 9:00 AM (Premium attendees can enter starting at 8:30 AM)

Sunday

  • Badge Collection: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Hall Hours: 9:00 AM (Premium attendees can enter starting at 8:30 AM)

What’s on the Line?

Legends will be made, rivalries will be settled, and a new champion will emerge. With $50,000 on the line, Europe’s fiercest competitors will battle for the ultimate distinction: the title of Riftbound European Regional Champion.

Along the way, players will have the opportunity to earn exclusive promos and rewards, including coveted Overnumbered Foil Plated Legends. For the Top 8, the stakes climb even higher, with invitations to Riftbound’s first World Championship Showcase and the chance to represent Europe among the world’s best.

Only one player will claim the crown and etch their name into Riftbound history.

Season 5 RC EU Prizing

  • 1st Place: $10,000, Champion Card, Champion Playmat
  • 2nd Place: $5,000
  • 3rd/4th: $2,500
  • 5th-8th: $1,500
  • 9th-16th: $1,000
  • 17th-32nd: $500
  • 33rd-64th: $250

You can find a full breakdown of prizing in our Regional Championship Info article.

Overnumbered Foil Plated Legends

The European Regional Championship raises the stakes with Overnumbered Foil Plated Legends awarded based on overall tournament performance. The top 58 competitors will each draft a card from the available pool, starting with the champion and proceeding in placement order until all 58 Legends have been selected.

Riftbound x Worlds 2026 Edition

You’ll be able to snag one of the Worlds 2026 Bundles at RC Europe. Details on purchasing will be sent to attendees.

Contents

  • 1 collectible Legend promo card, featuring new art exclusively for Worlds.
    • Unforgiven (Yasuo).
  • 3 collectible Battlefield promo cards, featuring art of each Worlds 2026 host city.
    • Los Angeles, Allen, and New York City.
  • 1 Worlds 2026 Deck Box.
  • 1 pack of Worlds 2026 Foil Card Sleeves.

Live Grading at RC Europe

We’re teaming up with Premiere Card Grading to give attendees an opportunity to grade a piece of Riftbound history!

Choose from three slab options that include an exclusive Riftbound Regional Championship 2026 label! Whether you pull a grail on the show floor or bring a prized card from home, the PCG team is ready to help you protect your collection and commemorate the event.

  • Grading Options: Same-Day (limited capacity), Next-Day, and Standard grading with tracked return shipping within Europe.
  • Exclusive Features: Eligible Riftbound cards can receive an exclusive Regional Championship 2026 label developed in partnership with Riot at no extra cost.
  • Commemorative Packaging: Every submission will be returned in a special Regional Championship Gold foil box created alongside Riot—a perfect keepsake from the event.

Coverage Information

Follow the action all weekend long on Riftbound’s YouTube and Twitch channels.

You can catch the action live starting at:

  • 10:00 AM CET
  • 1:00 AM PST
  • 8:00 AM GMT

Our desk will feature:

  • Hosts: Amy Wosley & Barcode
  • Play-by-Play: James O'Leary, Shai Burton, Lothar
  • Color commentators: Leonard Köning & Riftbound Senior Designer Aaron Barich

Watch live on Riftbound’s YouTube and Twitch channels. Make sure you’re following so you don’t miss the opening match.

Reaction-Speed Coverage on @RiftboundOP

Following on the go? @RiftboundOP on X will have coverage throughout the weekend.

What you can expect:

  • Match Results
  • Bracket Updates
  • Player Interviews
  • Behind-the-Scenes Content
  • Deck Techs

@RiftboundOP is also your year-round home for Riftbound Organized Play, covering everything from Nexus Nights and Summoner Skirmish Series to Regional Qualifiers, Championships, and Worlds.

Rules Hub

Want to make sure you’re ready for Stuttgart?

Visit the newly updated Rules Hub for the latest rules, regulations, and gameplay systems. Whether you’re double-checking interactions or reviewing tournament structure, this is your go-to resource heading into the weekend.

In Closing

Anticipation is reaching an all-time high as the 2026 season of Riftbound OP comes to a close. Whether you’re gearing up to meet your favorite creators, talk strategy, dive into a casual match, or make Riftbound history, it’s all waiting for you in Stuttgart.

Regional Championships:

The Riot and UVS teams will be onsite throughout the weekend, so we hope to hear from you. Let’s chat Riftbound together!

Above all, we want to say thank you. This space continues to grow and turn more players into legends because of your passion and dedication to the game. The Riftbound community continues to inspire everything we do, and we appreciate each player whether you’re joining us at your LGS or the global stage.