You can watch 40 of the world’s top Teamfight Tactics players compete at the Set 16 Tactician’s Crown, the championship event for Lore & Legends. They will battle for a $150,000 grand prize while showcasing the highest level of play the set has to offer.
You will also get a look at what comes next for TFT, as the event includes a Set 17 showmatch and early previews of upcoming content. Alongside the main competition, you can follow the full schedule, format, and broadcast details as the race for the crown unfolds.
TFT Lore & Legends Tactician’s Crown
From March 27–29, you watch 40 of the strongest Teamfight Tactics players compete for the Lore & Legends Champion title. Day 1 starts at 5 a.m. PT, featuring six matches played across five rotating lobbies.
After the opening stage, only 32 players move forward. Day 2 cuts the field again, leaving just eight finalists.
The final day uses the Checkmate format:
- Reach 20 points
- Then secure a first-place finish
You must meet both conditions to claim the championship, which keeps every late-game lobby meaningful and forces consistent high placements.
TFT Set 16 Tactician’s Crown schedule
You can watch the Lore & Legends Tactician’s Crown across three consecutive days in late March. Each broadcast follows a set start time in Pacific Time.
| Match Day | Date | Start Time (PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | March 27 | 5 a.m. |
| Day 2 | March 28 | 5 a.m. |
| Day 3 | March 29 | 4 a.m. |
Plan for slightly earlier coverage on the final day as the event concludes.
TFT Set 16 Tactician’s Crown format
You compete across three days, starting with 40 players divided into five lobbies. Day 1 features six games, with groups rotating every two matches. After those games, the top 32 move on while eight players exit the event.
Day 2 narrows the field through multiple cuts:
- Round 2: 32 players, 4 lobbies, 2 games → top 24 advance
- Round 3: 24 players, 3 lobbies, 2 games → top 16 advance
- Round 4: 16 players, 2 lobbies, 2 games
At the end of Round 4, cumulative points from Day 1 and Day 2 determine standings. The top 4 secure Grand Final spots, the bottom 4 are eliminated, and players ranked 5th–12th move to Round 5.
Round 5 features eight players competing for the final four Grand Final positions based on total points.
Day 3 uses a Checkmate system. You must reach 20 points and then win a lobby to claim the championship.
TFT Set 16 Tactician’s Crown Stream
You can watch the full event live on official TFT broadcast channels throughout the three-day competition. The stream features on-air talent including ClementKChu, Meeix, Nekkra, Jupeson, Cle, and ImpetuousPanda, who guide you through each stage of the tournament.
You also earn in-game rewards by tuning in on specific days:
- Day 1: Strength Training emote
- Day 2: Sneak Around the Corner emote
- Day 3: Back-to-Back emote
If you want to get more involved, you can submit TFT Pick’Ems starting March 24. You predict player outcomes and compete for tiered rewards based on placement.
| Placement | Rewards |
|---|---|
| 1st | 500 Treasure Tokens, God Fist Lee Sin Unbound, Chibi Arcade Caitlyn, Chibi Crystal Rose Seraphine, Lucky Astronyan, and all three event emotes |
| Top 8 | 250 Treasure Tokens, Chibi Crystal Rose Seraphine, Astronyan, and all three event emotes |
| Top 25 | 150 Treasure Tokens, Chibi Neeko, and all three event emotes |
| Top 50 | 100 Treasure Tokens, Chibi Neeko, and all three event emotes |
You can follow every match live while tracking your predictions and rewards progress.
TFT Set 17 preview
You can watch an early look at Set 17 during the Lore & Legends Tactician’s Crown event. Organizers scheduled a special showmatch on Day 3 at 3:15 a.m. PT, just before the grand finals begin.
- Showmatch format
- Live gameplay showcase
- Positioned ahead of the championship series
This preview gives you a direct glimpse at upcoming mechanics and themes in action.
