The TFT Regional Finals kick off today, March 6, 2026, marking the final stretch before the Lore & Legends Tactician’s Crown . Across two weekends (March 6-8 and March 13-15), the top 64 players from AMER, EMEA, and APAC will battle for their share of $50,000 and coveted qualification spots to the global championship .
The stakes couldn’t be higher. Only 25 total slots are awarded through Regional Finals—7 for APAC, 5 for EMEA, and 5 for AMER (plus 3 additional slots based on TPC performance) . CN players qualify through separate local competitions, completing the 40-player field for Tactician’s Crown on March 27-29 .
The Lore & Legends Tactician’s Crown features a massive $470,000 USD prize pool, with the winner taking home $150,000 and the prestigious World Champion title. Here’s everything you need to know for the TFT Regional Finals starting today.
Regional Finals Format & Schedule
The AMER, EMEA, and APAC Regional Finals run over two intense weekends, narrowing 64 players per region down to a handful of survivors .
During Week 1 (March 6-8), Play-Ins, Combat, and Elimination Stages narrow the field from 48 to 16 players. Week 2 (March 13-15) brings new challengers from the TFT Pro Circuit for another round of Combat and Elimination matches .
The Grand Finals feature the last 8 tacticians battling for the title and a Tactician’s Crown ticket. Depending on qualification outcomes, the Finals will run in either Checkmate format (first to 20 points plus a win) or 6-game points format .
Regional Finals Breakdown
| Region | Qualification Slots | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| APAC | 7 | YouTube, Sooplive, Twitch |
| AMER | 5 (+3 from TPC) | Official TFT Twitch/YouTube |
| EMEA | 5 | Official TFT Twitch/YouTube |
| CN | 8 | Local competitions |
AMER and EMEA broadcast live on the official TFT Twitch and YouTube channels. APAC streams on YouTube, Sooplive, or Twitch. Community co-streams are available in multiple languages for fans who prefer to watch with their favorite creators .
The champions of Regional Finals earn not only the title of best in their region but also a guaranteed spot on Set 17’s TFT Pro Circuit, giving them a direct path to future competitions .
Tactician’s Crown: $470K & Global Glory
The Lore & Legends Tactician’s Crown takes place March 27-29, featuring the world’s top 40 tacticians competing for the ultimate title . Players from APAC and CN will compete live at a venue in Guangzhou.
The winner takes home $150,000 plus the World Champion title, while the total prize pool reaches $470,000 USD. The tournament follows a multi-day elimination format. Day 1 starts with 40 players across 5 lobbies playing 6 games, with top 32 advancing. Day 2 carries points forward through multiple elimination rounds until only 8 players remain. The Grand Final on Day 3 uses Checkmate Format—first to 20 points then securing a first-place finish wins the championship, with a maximum of 8 games .
Points are distributed as 8 for 1st place down to 1 for 8th place in each game, rewarding consistent performance across the tournament.
Patch 16.6: The Regional Finals Meta
The Regional Finals are played on Patch 16.6, which dropped March 4 with massive Unlock system changes that have reshaped the competitive landscape. The Unlock conditions for key champions have been significantly lowered, making it easier for players to access powerful units without jumping through frustrating hoops.
Yone received heavy nerfs after dominating the meta, with his AD passive dropping from 80/120 to 55/85, AP passive from 140/210 to 110/165, split damage from 320/480 to 250/400, and base attack speed from 0.9 to 0.85. Meanwhile, champions like Lulu, Ashe, Ekko, and Ahri received buffs that could make them key pieces in Regional Finals compositions.
Several traits also saw adjustments. Slayer percentages dropped from 22/33/44 to 20/30/40, Bruiser from 25/45/65 to 25/40/60, and Ionia received a major rework with Path of Blades losing on-hit AD and gaining AP scaling.