Gen.G retrieve number 1 spot, BLG back in the top 5 — Global Power Ranking updated before the First Stand

On March 9, a few days before the start of the First Stand (16-22 March), Riot Games updated its Global Power Ranking following the results of the first split across all regions. Several changes can be observed within the top 10, and there has also been a notable rise among the teams set to compete in the first international tournament of the season.

Riot Games also assigns a Regional Strength Score to the six Tier 1 regions. Unsurprisingly, the LCK continues to occupy first place with 1,586 points, followed by the LPL (1,353 points). The most notable change concerns the LCP, which moves into fourth place with 1,156 points, ahead of the LCS with 1,094 points, and just behind the LEC, which stands at 1,169 points.

For reference, the team rankings are determined according to four criteria highlighted on the LoL Esports website. These include recent performance, the context of matches based on their importance within the season, in-game playstyle and execution, and the overall strength of opponents faced.

The previous update to the ranking had taken place after the 2025 World Championship, when logically held the top spot following their victory in the tournament. The leading position has now shifted once again, returning to after their commanding victory in the LCK Cup. The Korean powerhouse had already occupied this position for an extended period last season and now reclaim it from T1.

Despite a disappointing start to the season, remain in third place, just ahead of , who re-enter the top five after their underwhelming performance at the most recent World Championship. Meanwhile, record one of the most significant climbs in the top 50, rising from 25th to 13th place after reaching the LCK Cup final and qualifying for the First Stand.

In Europe, have also moved up several places in the ranking following their victory at the LEC Versus. The team climbs three spots to reach seventh place. Their opponent in the final, , also gains four positions to settle in 15th place. , however, has experienced one of the sharpest declines within the top 50, dropping twelve places to 32nd. Across the Atlantic, —freshly crowned LCS champions—rise 17 places and now sit in 27th position, with the potential to climb further as the season progresses.