Riot Games Released League of Legends Worlds 2026 Anthem
The virtual group True Damage debuted their new track Know My Name ahead of the tournament final in New York.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in eSports
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Riot Games has released Know My Name, the official anthem for the 2026 League of Legends World Championship, performed by the virtual group True Damage. The single is the 13th anthem in the franchise's history.
Why it matters
The release integrates the new song with upcoming in-game skins and the tournament event pass to promote the Worlds 2026 final in New York. Riot Games opted for True Damage to highlight the host city's connection to the group's urban aesthetic.
The anthem follows the 2019 track GIANTS, which has reached 230 million total streams since its debut. The tournament features 19 teams, and the accompanying Prestige skin for Ekko is priced at 150 Mythic Essence.
The players
Riot Games
This American video game developer and publisher created and maintains the professional League of Legends esports ecosystem.
True Damage
This virtual music group consists of League of Legends characters that blend hip-hop and electronic aesthetics for promotional events.
Faker
Widely considered the greatest League of Legends player of all time, he competes for the professional organization T1.
Virgin Music Group
This global music company collaborated with Riot Games to distribute and promote the new championship anthem.
T1
This prominent South Korean professional esports organization is a frequent competitor in the League of Legends world championship.
The details
The virtual group consists of champions Akali, Senna, Ekko, Qiyana, and Yasuo, with vocals provided by SOYEON, Coco Jones, Vic Mensa, and Sofía Reyes. Produced in collaboration with Virgin Music Group, the project also features cameos from professional player Faker and his team, T1, in the music video.
Timeline
October 8, 2026: The anthem Know My Name was released on streaming platforms.
October 21, 2026: New True Damage skins will debut with LoL Patch 26.21.
November 14, 2026: True Damage will perform live at the Barclays Center.
Season Trajectory
The anthem marks the latest installment in the League of Legends Worlds anthem series. This release follows the established pattern of commissioning high-profile musical collaborations to serve as the signature audio identity for each annual championship tournament.
Fans can access the new True Damage skins when they become available through the in-game shop with the launch of LoL Patch 26.21. Those attending the tournament finale in Brooklyn can expect an opening ceremony performance by the virtual group.
The takeaway
The use of virtual groups like True Damage underscores how major esports titles increasingly function as multimedia entertainment hubs. Players interested in these digital collectibles should plan to secure the new skins during the upcoming patch window to ensure availability.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TalkEsport.
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