North American Challengers League Summer 2026
- Dates
- 16.07.26 – 11.09.26
- Prize pool
- $40,000
- Format
- Online
- Champion
Cupid Esports
About North American Challengers League Summer 2026
North American Challengers League Summer 2026 is a League of Legends tournament of tier D in the NA region, held 16.07.26 – 11.09.26. 10 teams take part across 3 stages: Group Stage, Last Chance Qualifier, Playoffs. Total prize pool: $40,000. Format: Online. Cupid Esports won North American Challengers League Summer 2026.
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Participating teams
Standings & results by stage
Playoffs20.08.26 – 11.09.26
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cupid Esports |
| 2 |  Maryville University |
| 3 |  Winthrop University |
| 4 |  NRG Esports |
| 5 |  Conviction |
| 6 |  Contingent Esports |
| 7 |  University of Mississippi |
| 8 |  Dorado Gaming |
Bracket
Upper bracket
Upper bracket semifinalNRG Esports1Winthrop University2
Upper bracket finalCupid Esports3Winthrop University1
Lower bracket
Lower bracket semifinalMaryville University3NRG Esports1
Lower bracket finalWinthrop University2Maryville University3
Grand final
Grand finalCupid Esports3Maryville University0
Schedule & results 14 matches
- Cupid Esports2 : 0Conviction
- Dorado Gaming0 : 2Maryville University
- Upper bracket round 1 match 3NRG Esports2 : 0Contingent Esports
- Upper bracket round 1 match 4University of Mississippi0 : 2Winthrop University
- Lower bracket round 1 match 1Conviction3 : 0Dorado Gaming
- Lower bracket round 1 match 2Contingent Esports3 : 1University of Mississippi
- Cupid Esports2 : 1Maryville University
- Upper bracket semifinal 2NRG Esports1 : 2Winthrop University
- Lower bracket round 2 match 2Maryville University3 : 2Contingent Esports
- Upper bracket finalCupid Esports3 : 1Winthrop University
- Lower bracket round 2 match 1NRG Esports3 : 2Conviction
- Lower bracket semifinalMaryville University3 : 1NRG Esports
- Lower bracket finalWinthrop University2 : 3Maryville University
- Grand finalCupid Esports3 : 0Maryville University
Last Chance Qualifier14.08.26 – 15.08.26
| # | Team | Series (W–L) | Games (W–L) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contingent Esports | 1–0 | 2–1 | +1 |
| 1 | Conviction | 1–0 | 2–1 | +1 |
| 3 |  Blue Otter | 0–1 | 1–2 | -1 |
| 3 |  CCG Esports | 0–1 | 1–2 | -1 |
Schedule & results 2 matches
Group Stage16.07.26 – 14.08.26
| # | Team | Series (W–L) | Games (W–L) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NRG Esports | 5–0 | 10–1 | +9 |
| 2 | Cupid Esports | 4–1 | 8–3 | +5 |
| 3 | Dorado Gaming | 4–1 | 8–5 | +3 |
| 4 | Winthrop University | 3–2 | 7–6 | +1 |
| 5 | Maryville University | 2–3 | 6–7 | -1 |
| 5 | University of Mississippi | 2–3 | 6–7 | -1 |
| 7 | CCG Esports | 2–3 | 6–6 | 0 |
| 8 | Contingent Esports | 2–3 | 4–8 | -4 |
| 9 | Conviction | 1–4 | 3–8 | -5 |
| 10 | Blue Otter | 0–5 | 3–10 | -7 |
Schedule & results 25 matches
- Conviction0 : 2Cupid Esports
- Maryville University1 : 2Dorado Gaming
- Blue Otter0 : 2CCG Esports
- University of Mississippi2 : 0Winthrop University
- NRG Esports2 : 0CCG Esports
- University of Mississippi1 : 2Contingent Esports
- Blue Otter1 : 2Cupid Esports
- Conviction0 : 2Winthrop University
- University of Mississippi2 : 1CCG Esports
- Blue Otter1 : 2Contingent Esports
- NRG Esports2 : 1Winthrop University
- Conviction1 : 2Dorado Gaming
- Maryville University0 : 2Cupid Esports
- NRG Esports2 : 0Dorado Gaming
- Blue Otter1 : 2Winthrop University
- NRG Esports2 : 0Cupid Esports
- Maryville University2 : 1CCG Esports
- Conviction2 : 0Contingent Esports
- Blue Otter0 : 2Dorado Gaming
- Maryville University2 : 0Contingent Esports
- University of Mississippi0 : 2Cupid Esports
- Conviction0 : 2CCG Esports
- Maryville University1 : 2Winthrop University
- University of Mississippi1 : 2Dorado Gaming
- NRG Esports2 : 0Contingent Esports
Latest results
North American Challengers League Summer 2026 rosters – player list for 9 teams
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North American Challengers League Summer 2026 FAQ
When is North American Challengers League Summer 2026?
North American Challengers League Summer 2026 ran 16.07.26 – 11.09.26.
Which teams play in North American Challengers League Summer 2026?
North American Challengers League Summer 2026 features 10 teams: Blue Otter, CCG Esports, Contingent Esports, Conviction, Cupid Esports, Dorado Gaming, Maryville University, NRG Esports, University of Mississippi, Winthrop University.
Who won North American Challengers League Summer 2026?
Cupid Esports won North American Challengers League Summer 2026.
What is the North American Challengers League Summer 2026 prize pool?
The total prize pool of North American Challengers League Summer 2026 is $40,000.
Where can I watch North American Challengers League Summer 2026?
North American Challengers League Summer 2026 is broadcast on: Twitch NACL.