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National League Sign-Ups for the League of Legends 2026 Winter Season are here for Northern Europe!

There’s nothing quite like the skill and strategy that comes with playing as a full 5-man team in League of Legends. Whether you’re trying to flex your champion ocean, coordinate your team into a huge wombo combo or just want to outdraft your opponents and set yourself up for an easy win the Northern European National competitions are the best place to do that. 

If you’re based in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, United Kingdom or Ireland we’ve got something for you with National Competitions with players from your countries. Our National Leagues are throwing open their sign-ups for the 2026 Winter Season before new year, giving players of all skill levels a chance to compete in weekly 5v5 matches, climb the competitive ladder and create memories with your squad. These leagues aren’t just about the competition but about the game, the community, progression and the unforgettable moments you only get when you’re playing as a unified team.

What Are the National Leagues?

Under the umbrella of the Northern League of Legends Championship (NLC) the official European Regional League for Northern Europe are five national competitions that focus on bringing local teams together in spirited competition for players from the following countries:

  • Denmark

  • Sweden

  • Norway

  • Finland

  • United Kingdom 

  • Ireland

Each league hosts regularly scheduled matches that are slightly different by country so check with your local organiser on when everything starts and how often you’ll be playing. At the end of the regular season playoffs bring the most intense battles and a winner takes all format.

Best of all? There are no hard rank requirements to join. Whether you’re a high-ranked Challenger player, Diamond friend group looking to test yourselves outside the solo queue or are getting started in Silver or lower you’ll find a competitive place to play with people at your level.

Are National Competitions for me?

If you’ve never played before, are the National Competitions for you? Here’s what to expect:

Great teamplay

Playing League of Legends as a 5-stack is a very different experience to the solo queue ladder. You get to experience the best coordination with your teammates and earn the wins through deep teamplay. Each victory highlights a great moment with your squad.

Community & Camaraderie

Local players and rivalries start in the National competitions. Find people to play with and against to improve your play and start to get to know players near you. Talk about what’s happening in your country, arrange scrims and extra games to play and learn to be the best player you can be.

Regular Scheduled Matches

Every game counts. You need to show up ready to play, bring the your highest level plays but also have fun every week. 

Competitive Progression

National leagues tie into the wider European ecosystem. If you’re aiming to get to the LEC or NLC this is the place to start. You can promote up the ranks and qualify for the NLC Regional Promotion Series (NLC RPS), giving you a progression path beyond your local league if you want it.

How to Sign Up

Signing up is simple! Gather your five-player roster (or use the Discord channels to find teammates), and check out your local league’s sign-up page. The sign-ups for each national league are live now or in early December, so don’t miss the chance to secure your spot and start practicing ready for season start next year.

UKI, Sweden, Finland, Denmark & Norway — League Info, Sign-Ups & Socials

United Kingdom & Ireland - 4 Nations

Sign-Up - Open now!
Discord
Twitter/X

Sweden - Rivals League

Sign-Up - Open now!
Discord
Twitter/X
Instagram

Finland - Finnish Challenger League + Finnish Harraste League

Competition site - Multiple sign ups open now!
Discord
Twitter/X
Instagram

Denmark - LCD + LoL Danmark-Ligaen

Sign-Up - Open now!
Discord
Twitter/X
Facebook

Norway - Good Game-Ligaen 

Sign-Up - Open December 21st
Discord
Twitter/X
Instagram

What’s next?

Everything kicks off early next year so you’ve got plenty of time to find your teammates and work on your team comps. With some cool changes coming in 2026 there’s lots to grind for early in 2026 ahead of the Winter season of the National Competition. 

Sign up today, gather your squad, and we’ll see you in the finals.