Only a few hours separate today from the start of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship Main Event hosted in North America. Before the journey to New York’s Barclays Center for the Final, the Swiss Stage, Quarterfinals, and Semifinals will be hosted at the Credit Union of Texas Center (CUTX) in Allen. The most important rule to remember: Re-entry is permitted with a wristband during the Swiss Stage, but won’t be during the Knockout Stages.
However, is a maximum-sized banner, sign, or flag allowed at CUTX also allowed at the Barclays Center? Are you allowed to re-enter venues? What’s the bag policy for each venue? Any attendee planning to visit the heart of the Texan prairie lands or Earth’s cosmopolitan capital,
Sheep Esports recaps each venue’s guidelines. For full information,
check the official schedule shared by LoL Esports.
Venue Guidelines: CUTX
Age Restrictions
Guests under 14 must be accompanied by an adult aged 19 or older. Children under 2 years old do not need a ticket to enter.
Banners, Signs, and Flags Policy
All banners, signs, and flags must be event-related and must not display:
- Commercial messages or logos
- Political content, regional/separatist, national or country flags, or endorsements
- Offensive or obscene language
- Graphic depictions that could offend or embarrass other attendees
- Maximum size: 60cm x 60cm; must be small enough for one person to hold
- Must not obstruct the view of others
- Material should be lightweight (vinyl, cloth, paper, etc.)
- Poles, sticks, or other supports are not allowed
- Each attendee may display only one banner, sign, or flag
- LED signs are permitted if they comply with these guidelines and do not exceed 60cm x 60cm.
- Riot Games reserves the right to remove any banner, sign, or flag that violates this policy or, in its sole judgment, may be offensive or obstruct other attendees’ views.
Camera and Recording Policy
Event staff reserves the right to inspect and restrict the use of any camera or recording device that does not comply with event policies. The following items are not permitted:
- Cameras with professional or interchangeable lenses
- Monopods, tripods, gimbals, flashes, or selfie sticks
- Interchangeable cellphone lenses
- Professional or personal audio and video recording devices, including GoPros and handheld recorders
- Cell phones may be used for personal recording unless otherwise directed by the event.
- Any unauthorized live streaming or broadcasting on social media or other platforms from professional or personal devices is strictly prohibited.
Cosplay & Props Policy
Cosplay is welcome at the event, with the following restrictions to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees:
- Full-face or partial-face coverings, including face paint, are not permitted.
- Attendees must remain recognizable at all times and have unobstructed vision.
- Maximum dimensions: 1.2m wide, 1.8m long, 2.4m tall.
- Costumes must allow safe navigation of stairs, ramps, and walk-through metal detectors (76cm wide, 203cm tall).
- Attendees must be able to sit in their seats without obstructing others’ views.
- Armor must be free of sharp edges, spikes, or bladed surfaces; metal and wood costumes are prohibited.
- All swords or bladed props must be blunt, lightweight, and non-metallic.
- Firearms, air guns, cap guns, realistic replicas, and bows are not allowed. Prop firearms must be made of foam or light plastics and clearly non-functional.
- Worbla and 3D-printed props are allowed if they meet the above weapon restrictions.
- Props must be used only as part of the costume; do not swing or brandish in a threatening manner. Posing for photos in a dramatic manner is allowed if it appears safe.
- Liquids, gels, smoke effects, fire, explosives, air horns, cowbells, or any substances that create noise or mess are prohibited
- Any item deemed hazardous or disruptive by event security, Riot, or local authorities may be confiscated.
All costume and prop decisions are at the sole discretion of the local Police Department, Riot Games, and/or Event Security. Non-compliant items may be confiscated without return.
Bag Policy
Only small bags (under 4.5” x 8.5”) and medium clear bags (under 14” x 14” x 6”) are allowed. Prams and buggies are not permitted inside, and the venue cannot check or store any personal belongings.
Prohibited Items
Venue Guidelines: Barclays Center
Age Restrictions
Guests under 14 must be accompanied by an adult aged 19 or older. Children under 2 years old do not need a ticket to enter.
Guests under 18 are strongly encouraged to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older.
Banners, Signs, and Flags Policy
All banners, signs, and flags must be event-related and must not display:
- Commercial messages or logos
- Political content, regional/separatist, national or country flags, or endorsements
- Offensive or obscene language
- Graphic depictions that could offend or embarrass other attendees
- Maximum size: 11”x17”; must be small enough for one person to hold
- Must not obstruct the view of others
- Material should be lightweight (vinyl, cloth, paper, etc.)
- Poles, sticks, or other supports are not allowed
- Each attendee may display only one banner, sign, or flag
- LED signs are not permitted.
- Riot Games reserves the right to remove any banner, sign, or flag that violates this policy or, in its sole judgment, may be offensive or obstruct other attendees’ views.
Camera and Recording Policy
Event staff reserves the right to inspect and restrict the use of any camera or recording device that does not comply with event policies. The following items are not permitted:
- Cameras with professional or interchangeable lenses
- Monopods, tripods, gimbals, flashes, or selfie sticks
- Interchangeable cellphone lenses
- Professional or personal audio and video recording devices, including GoPros and handheld recorders
- Cell phones may be used for personal recording unless otherwise directed by the event.
- Any unauthorized live streaming or broadcasting on social media or other platforms from professional or personal devices is strictly prohibited.
Cosplay & Props Policy
Cosplay is welcome at the event, with the following restrictions to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees:
- Face Coverings & Visibility:
- Full-face or partial-face coverings, including face paint are not permitted.
- Attendees must remain recognizable at all times and have unobstructed vision.
- Maximum dimensions: 1.2m wide, 1.8m long, 2.4m tall.
- Costumes must allow safe navigation of stairs, ramps, and walk-through metal detectors (76cm wide, 203cm tall).
- Attendees must be able to sit in their seats without obstructing others’ views.
- Armor must be free of sharp edges, spikes, or bladed surfaces; metal and wood costumes are prohibited.
- All swords or bladed props must be blunt, lightweight, and non-metallic.
- Firearms, air guns, cap guns, realistic replicas, and bows are not allowed. Prop firearms must be made of foam or light plastics and clearly non-functional.
- Worbla and 3D-printed props are allowed if they meet the above weapon restrictions.
- Props must be used only as part of the costume; do not swing or brandish in a threatening manner. Posing for photos in a dramatic manner is allowed if it appears safe.
- Liquids, gels, smoke effects, fire, explosives, air horns, cowbells, or any substances that create noise or mess are not allowed.
- Any item deemed hazardous or disruptive by event security, Riot, or local authorities may be confiscated.
All costume and prop decisions are at the sole discretion of the local Police Department, Riot Games, and/or Event Security. Non-compliant items may be confiscated without return.
Bag Policy
Bags larger than 10" x 6" x 2" or that are hard-sided are prohibited. Buggies and prams aren’t permitted inside the venue, and the venue cannot check or store bags, coats, prams, buggies, or any other personal belongings. Exceptions will be made for those with medical requirements and/or special needs.
Prohibited Items
What time does the world championship begin?
This is the official schedule shared on September 22nd:
- Play-Ins – Los Angeles: 11 AM PDT
- Texas – Swiss Stage
- Oct. 23–26: 12 PM CDT
- Oct. 28–30: 3 PM CDT
- Oct. 31: 12 PM CDT
- Texas – Quarterfinals & Semifinals
- New York City – Final
