TFT Paris Open: Everything You Need to Know

Main Event Format, Community Experiences, Broadcast Schedule, Drops, and More!
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TFT Esports Staff

The TFT Paris Open is almost here! Our first-ever Open in Europe is heading to the French capital from December 12–14 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

This will be our biggest Open yet, bringing together more than 750 competitors from around the world to battle for the Tactician’s Belt, and a $100,000 grand prize.

But the Paris Open isn’t just about competition – it’s a celebration of the TFT Community. Alongside the main event, players and fans can dive into:

  • Side Events, including the 4v4 Competitor Tournament and On-Demand Matches.

  • An immersive TFT experience, featuring an Artist Alley, Lore & Legends set cosplayers, co-streamer watch-alongs, community meet & greets, and of course, photo ops with Pengu and Choncc.

Whether you’re competing, co-streaming, or just coming to vibe with fellow Tacticians, the Paris Open is your chance to experience TFT at its most brilliant.

Now, let’s take a closer look at everything we have in store for you in la cité de l'amour.

Competition Information

Competitors, prepare yourselves! Whether you’re chasing the Tactician’s Belt or just here to test your skills, there’s a way for every TFT fan to jump into the action. We’ll have three ways to play, with each designed to bring players together and celebrate the strategy and chaos that make TFT so special.

Main Event Format

We’re going bigger than ever at the TFT Paris Open, with 768 spots in the Main Event open to competitors. Players will compete on Lore & Legends, which will launch shortly before the event kicks off. The seeding, point system, and format can be found below.

Seeding

Players will initially be seeded based on their K.O. Coliseum ranking. After Round 1, players will be seeded via snake draft based upon the points they earn throughout the tournament.

Point System

Throughout the tournament, points will be awarded to each player based on the results of each game: 8/7/6/5/4/3/2/1 (i.e, first place wins 8 points, eighth place wins 1 point).

Schedule

The Main Event will be a 768 player competition with a total of five rounds across 3 days. Players will be split into pools of 8 players prior to each round. Players will advance based upon the points they earn throughout each round:

Day 1 Format

  • 768 players are divided into three groups of 256 (32 lobbies each).
  • Each group plays 4 games, with initial lobby seeding based on K.O. Coliseum ranking.
    • After 4 games:
      • Top 2 players per lobby (192 total) advance to Round 2.
      • Next 64 highest scorers across all lobbies also advance (total 256).
      • Bottom 512 are eliminated.
  • Points reset after each round and are only used for tie-breaking.

Day 2 Format

  • Round 2 (256 players) → 3 games → Top 4 per lobby advance (128 total).
  • Round 3 (128 players) → 3 games → Top 4 per lobby advance (64 total).
  • Round 4 (64 players) → 8 lobbies, checkmate format:
    • A player reaching 20 points puts the lobby in check.
    • To win, that player must win a game while in check.
    • Multiple players can be in check simultaneously.
    • If no one wins after 6 games, the highest total points wins.
  • 8 Checkmate winners advance to Day 3 (Final Lobby).
  • Remaining players are ranked by Day 2 checkmate points.

Day 3 Format

  • 8 finalists compete in a checkmate format:
    • Reaching 20 points puts others in check.
    • Players with 20+ points must then win a game to secure the championship.
    • If no player wins after 8 games, the player with the highest total points wins.
  • Final standings are based on Day 3 points.

For the full breakdown of tournament rules, head over to http://paris.competetft.com

Tournament Prizing

The top 128 players will walk away with a share of the $311,300 USD prize pool, and the Paris Open Champion will take home a grand prize of $100,000. Check out the full prize pool breakdown below:

Side Events

Players and Spectators who are not actively participating in the Main Event will have opportunities to enter into a variety of Side Events starting on Day 2! 

Free game stations will be converted to accommodate casual play and tournament modes. Tournament modes will include 4v4, which is only open to competitors. Casual play will include classic TFT and “carnival-style” modes such as Tocker’s Trials, Mastermind, and Double Up Normals. Carousel of Chaos will also be available to play at select stations on Day 3. More information on the modes and Side Event format can be found in the official rulebook here.

Community Experiences

When you’re not competing or watching, dive into the full TFT experience! From art and cosplay to co-streams and community meetups, there’s something for every fan.

Doors open daily at 10 AM CET and here’s what’s waiting inside.

Artist Alley

For the first time ever, we’re bringing an Artist Alley to the Open! Take a stroll through our Artist Alley, where 16 incredible TFT community artists will showcase and sell their work. From hand-drawn illustrations to fan-favorite Little Legend designs, this is your chance to support the creators who make the TFT universe shine.

Artists:

Tofusenshi, Bakëon, Caelys, Mews, Leenillu, Stitches by Cris, Mamobot, Nips, Risu, Carochan, Ene, Arteapot Studio, Bobbichan, Madebyjods, Papayapann, and Weishi.

On-Site Co-Streamers

Watch TFT through the eyes of your favorite creators! 12 brilliant TFT co-streamers will be broadcasting live from the venue, complete with dedicated stations featuring screens, speakers, and seating areas so fans can kick back and enjoy the action together.

And for the first time, we’re giving competitors a chance to stream too! Select setups will allow players to co-stream their POVs during the event, and on Finals Day, we’ll open up extra pop-up streaming spots so even more creators can go live on day 3 as the champion is crowned.

For further information about which co-streamers will be on-site, check out the How to Watch section below. 

Lore & Legends Cosplay

Cosplay fans, this one’s for you! Throughout the venue, Lore & Legends-inspired cosplayers will bring your favorite champions and Little Legends to life. Snap a photo, share your favorite looks, and keep an eye out; you might even spot a few cameos on your favorite co-streams!

Meet & Greets

Ready to meet the faces behind your favorite streams (and maybe even a few devs)? Drop by our Meet & Greet zone for photo ops and Q&As with TFT co-streamers, creators, and members of the TFT dev team. It’s your chance to connect, chat, and celebrate the game together.

Explore More of Runeterra

Step outside of the TFT universe and explore other Riot games at the Paris Open! 

You’re invited to dive into the 2XKO Arcade–come throw down on the 2XKO cabinets. Try your luck at the claw machine and see what you can pull.

New to Riftbound or fancy a refresher? Swing by our Riftbound booth for Learn to Play sessions on December 12 and 13. 

For more experienced players, we’ll also be hosting Sealed Tournaments beginning December 13 until December 14! 

To register for events, make yourself a carde.io account here, and link it to your Riot ID account. Once you have your account connected, you can register for Riftbound Events at the show here.

While we will no longer have a Legends of Runeterra booth at the event, members of the LoR team will be on the show floor taking part in all the action at The Paris Open.

Merch Booth

Want to head home with the perfect Paris Open souvenir? Pick up some exclusive TFT gear at our on-site Merch Booth, featuring event-only apparel, collectibles, and fan-favorite Little Legend goodies. In addition, we’ll be showcasing some of the coolest Riftbounds cards, and offering fans the opportunity to take home a limited number of Riftbound items.

How to Watch

We’re shaking things up for this year’s TFT Open broadcast!

Days 1: Tune in to the main tournament exclusively with our official co-streamers. The main broadcast will feature showmatches and dev panels.

Day 2: Official co-streamers continue to broadcast the main tournament until the main broadcast joins in starting with Round of 64. Showmatches and dev panels continue to feature on the main broadcast.

Day 3: Watch the finals with official co-streamers or join us on the main broadcast as we crown the TFT Paris Open 2025 Champion! 

Main Broadcast Schedule

Make sure to tune in on December 12-14 to catch the TFT Paris Open! Further details on the broadcast schedule can be found below.

Main Broadcast Talent

Meet the on-air talent for the main featured broadcast!

On-Site Costreamers

Meet the co-streamers we’ll host on-site during the event! 

Drops

Drops will once again be given out to all fans that tune into the TFT Paris Open! We’ll offer up drops on all three days of competition, so be sure to tune in via  Twitch or YouTube for your chance to win–just be sure to have your Riot ID linked to your Twitch or YouTube account. 

  • Portrait of Pengu Lisa (Emote)
    • Dec 12
  • Cheers, Mon Ami  (Emote)
    • Dec 13 
  • Pengu Lisa (Little Legend)
    • Dec 14

Co-Streamer Emotes

Exclusive Twitch emote drops from our official co-streamers are back! You can earn these limited-time emotes by watching one of our partnered co-streamers during the event. Emotes are available only on each co-streamer’s designated watch platform. Watch for at least 1.5 hours to receive your drop.

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