Eligibility

Tournament Rules section 300 — 21 rules. From Riot's Tournament Rules for sanctioned events, last updated October 9, 2026.

301.: Anyone is eligible to participate as a player in Riftbound competitions, unless the player is:
301.1.: Suspended.
301.2.: A competition official in that same competition, unless the competition explicitly allows it (non-premier competitions only).
301.3.: Specifically prohibited by Riot or official partner policy.
301.4.: Under 13 years of age and do not have a parent’s or guardian’s permission.
301.5.: Prohibited by law, the rules or policy of the Competition Organizer, or by the venue’s rules or policy.
301.6.: Restricted by competition addenda regarding age, as long as those restrictions are messaged ahead of time (at low OPL).
302.: Anyone is eligible to participate as a competition official, unless the player is:
302.1.: Suspended.
302.2.: A player in that same competition, unless the competition explicitly allows it (non-premier competitions only).
303.: If a competition official for an event participates in that event, it must be run at Casual OPL.
304.: Owners of organizations that run premier competitions may not play in those competitions, even if otherwise allowed.
305.: Some competitions have additional criteria regarding eligibility for players or competition officials (for example, invitation-only competitions).
306.: Employees of Riot and their families are subject to additional restrictions.
306.1.: Family is defined here as any person living with or related to the relevant employee, but not themselves an employee.
306.2.: All employees and their family are allowed to participate in local competitions.
306.2.a.: If the reward is product or cash, the employee or family member may claim that part of the reward.
306.3.: Employees must declare themselves to the CO.
306.4.: The CO may decline to allow Riot employees to participate in the competition for any reason; if so, they must abide by this decision.
306.5.: No Riot employee is allowed to play in premier or qualifier competitions.
306.6.: Families of employees are allowed to play in premier or qualifier competitions, if they are otherwise eligible to compete.