The esports world often moves at warp speed. Just last Sunday, the global League of Legends community, especially in Brazil, celebrated a big announcement. The Campeonato Brasileiro de League of Legends, or CBLOL, was set to return in 2026. This news felt like a victory lap for fans and players.
However, the cheers quickly turned to groans. By Monday, more details about the new CBLOL format came out. These changes instantly deflated the excitement. What seemed like a step forward now felt like a giant leap backward for many.
The biggest issue? Brazil’s chances on the international stage just got much smaller. Previously, the region had a better shot at sending multiple teams to major global events. Now, Brazil will send only one team to top competitions like First Stand, MSI, and the World Championship. This feels like a blow to competitive growth.
Naturally, disappointment spread fast. Social media became a sounding board for prominent figures in the esports scene. Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their frustrations. Here are some of those reactions:
The idea of bringing CBLOL back was an interesting move. I feel we only gain when we bring things in-house and keep them in our hands! Many things could have been learned during this LTA year, but it seems we’re back to square zero,…
— LOUD Robo (@robolol1) September 29, 2025
CBLOL’s return is beautiful… but it’s important that Cross-Conference for Worlds remains and that there’s a fight for our 2nd spot. Because we’ve already proven that our 2nd team is better than their 3rd, and I trust we can do it again.
— Mylon (@mylonzete) September 29, 2025
no words
— tockers (@tockerslol) September 29, 2025
What a terrible step back, frankly demoralizing.
— paiN TitaN (@titanlolOficial) September 29, 2025
These reactions show a mix of feelings. Leonardo “Robo” Souza and Matheus “Mylon” Borges saw the potential good in CBLOL’s return. However, they worried about the step back in the competitive structure. Others, like Gabriel “tockers” Claumann and Alexandre “TitaN” Lima, were more direct. They expressed raw disappointment with just a few choice words.
This sudden shift from excitement to anger puts developer Riot Games in a tough spot. They are still working on the full plan for CBLOL’s return. More details are expected soon from the game’s creator.
The League of Legends community really wanted CBLOL back. The strong negative response to these format changes might push Riot to rethink things. Given the passionate outcry, it is possible the company will make adjustments. Updates are expected via the LTA Sul official X page.