Northern Nexus Showdown

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Northern Nexus Showdown

Win Your Shot at a VIP LEC Experience in Madrid!

Do you and your team have what it takes to rise above the rest? This summer, Northern Europe’s League of Legends players are being offered the ultimate chance to compete in an exclusive online tournament to win a VIP trip to the LEC Finals in Madrid from September 26 to 28.

The Northern Nexus Showdown, run in partnership with Leagues.gg and the NLC, is your gateway to the big stage. Open to all teams from the region (as long as 3 of your 5 players are eligible under your local ERL/National league rules), this high-stakes, high-reward tournament runs across 2 days - Saturday July 5th and Sunday July 6th - will crown one team to move forward to a final playoff stage against other teams in EMEA. 

If you win that you’ll all be packing your bags for Spain in September.

Key Dates:

  • Sign-Ups Close: July 3, 2025

  • Swiss Stage: Saturday, July 5
    (Matches run from 15:00 to 21:00 CEST number of matches will depend on sign ups)

  • Playoffs (Top 4 Teams - Single elimination bracket): Sunday, July 6
    (BO3 matches at 12:00, 15:00, and 18:00 CEST)

How do I enter?

  • Register your account on Leagues.gg

  • Navigate to the tournament page and enter your team

  • Get your squad to join on the team page

  • Join the Leagues.gg discord if you have any information

Where can I watch?

Ready to claim your place on the road to Madrid? Sign up now and make your mark!