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Worlds 2026 Pick’Ems opens this weekend: the time for Jordan

Mghamer Editorial Team · 10 October 2026

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Riot’s October 10 opening falls after midnight in Jordan. Here is the date to save.

Opening-time graphic: October 10 at 16:00 PDT equals October 11 at 02:00 in Jordan. · Original editorial diagram, not a gameplay screenshot.

Worlds preparation is moving from watchlists to predictions. Riot’s published schedule gives fans a concrete deadline to plan around this weekend.

The opening time for Arab viewers

Crystal Ball and Play-In predictions open October 10 at 4 p.m. PDT: October 11 at 2 a.m. in Jordan and Saudi Arabia, or 3 a.m. in the UAE. Play-In picks close before the first match on October 15. Use Riot’s official Pick’Ems page or the League client; account and regional eligibility conditions apply.

Make the prediction useful

Our suggestion: write down one reason for each selection before submitting. Is it recent form, a favourable matchup, or simply loyalty to your team? Keeping those reasons makes the tournament a chance to test your reading of the game. Revisit the decisions afterwards instead of judging your analysis through the final score alone.

Published October 10. The opening is scheduled, not yet confirmed live at publication.