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The EMEA Masters 2026 Winter marks the eighteenth installment of Europe’s top semi-professional competition, bringing together teams from 13 regional League of Legends European Regional Leagues (ERLs). Formerly called EU Masters, this is the eighth edition held under the unified EMEA banner, following the merger of the EU, Turkey (TR), CIS, and MENA regions. The tournament functions as the tier directly below the LEC, serving as a crucial stepping stone in Europe’s competitive League of Legends ecosystem.