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LCK news
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The gist
LCK announced a rulebook update on September 8, effective September 18, overhauling salary cap and luxury.
The changes will shape the upcoming offseason and how teams build rosters.
Background
The LCK finalized revisions to its official rulebook on August 19, announced them on September 8, and set them to take effect on September 18. The update covers luxury tax thresholds, contract terms, and player criteria, and is expected to influence the upcoming offseason. It arrives as the 2026 LCK Playoffs conclude, with the Grand Final on September 13.
How it unfolded
- Aug 19, 2026LCK finalizes revisions to its official rulebook.
- Sep 8, 2026LCK announces the rulebook update, covering salary cap, luxury tax, contract terms, and player criteria.
- Sep 12, 2026Lower Bracket Final: Hanwha Life vs. T1; also the 2026 LCK AS second-half league opens.
- Sep 13, 2026LCK Season 2026 Grand Final: Gen.G vs. winner of Hanwha Life/T1.
- Sep 18, 2026Updated rulebook takes effect.