League of Legends Worlds Tickets Are Being Scalped for Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars

Tickets for the 2026 League of Legends World Championships in Brooklyn are being resold at extreme markups, with some listings reaching about $169,000.

The early access window was determined by Riot Games’ Fan First lottery system, which prioritized selected buyers for the first ticket wave.

Riot says it will release another batch of tickets in August as demand remains intense.

The resale frenzy underscores both the popularity of Worlds and the ongoing challenges of fair ticket distribution for major esports events.