Speculation about the future of the LEC's broadcast format has been put to rest. After weeks of growing concern among fans, Maximilian Peter Schmidt, Director of League of Legends Esports EMEA, issued an official statement to The Esports Radar confirming that the LEC will remain primarily at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin in 2027.
The rumors first surfaced when GIANTX ADC Noah hinted at a potential shift during a LEC Versus interview. They escalated further after former pro player and now LEC co-streamer Kim "Wadid" Bae-in claimed on stream that the LEC would likely be played entirely online for the 2027 season.
In his statement, Peter acknowledged the speculation while outlining Riot's approach going forward. The LEC will continue to evolve its production model — including formats like Roadtrips, select no-audience match days, and the potential for limited online play — but a full shift away from the Berlin studio is not on the table.
The mention of "limited online play" does leave the door open for some matches to be played remotely, which aligns with the already-announced removal of live audiences on Monday match days starting with the 2026 Spring Split. But for fans who feared the LEC would lose its in-person identity entirely, the message is clear: Berlin stays.
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