Riftbound lands in Lucca: Showdown Series in September, then Lucca Comics & Games
Italy appears twice in the official August roadmap: on September 11-13 Lucca hosts a Showdown Series stop organized by Lucca Fiere, and from October 28 to November 1 Riftbound comes to Lucca Comics & Games, Europe's biggest pop-culture fair — exactly one week after Radiance launches. For Italian players it's the chance to experience the official circuit without crossing a border: here are the dates, the context and how to plan the trip.
Dates from the official August 2026 Roadmap (playriftbound.com, August 5). Tournament structures and fair activities will be detailed by the organizers: we'll update this article as they land.
SeptemberThe Lucca Fiere Showdown Series (Sept 11-13)
The Showdown Series are official competitive events run by third-party organizers — the rung between store tournaments and the Riftbound Regionals — and on the September 11-13 weekend the circuit stops in Tuscany, in parallel with SCG Con Baltimore in the US. It's a strong signal for Italy: Riot announced the program expands in 2027 with more events, organizers and regions, and a Lucca stop two months before the new competitive system puts the country on the map at just the right time. Aiming higher? Mark the continent's last call too: the Barcelona Regional Qualifier (August 21-23) is Europe's final 2026 RQ, with Stuttgart Regional Championship seats on the line.
October-NovemberLucca Comics & Games, with Radiance fresh off the press
The return to Lucca for Comics & Games (October 28 - November 1) could not be better timed: Radiance releases October 23, so the fair becomes the new set's first big Italian stage — expect demos, events and boosters cracked en masse in the hunt for the new Ultimate rarity. Europe's calendar is packed that month: Spiel Essen (October 22-25) and Paris Games Week for travellers, then the European Regional Championship in Stuttgart (November 6-8) with $50,000 on the line. To prep for the set, here's our full breakdown of Radiance and the 2027 sets.
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| August 21-23 | Regional Qualifier (Europe's last of 2026) | Barcelona |
| September 11-13 | Showdown Series: Lucca Fiere | Lucca |
| October 16-22 | Radiance Pre-Rift | Participating stores |
| October 23 | Radiance launch | Everywhere |
| Oct 28 - Nov 1 | Lucca Comics & Games | Lucca |
| November 6-8 | European Regional Championship | Stuttgart |
Questions & answersWhat you need to know
When is Riftbound played in Lucca?
Two dates: the Lucca Fiere Showdown Series on September 11-13 and Lucca Comics & Games from October 28 to November 1, 2026.
What is a Showdown Series?
An official competitive event run by third-party partners, sitting between store tournaments and the Regionals. The program expands in 2027 with more stops and regions.
How do I register for the Lucca events?
Registration goes through the organizers (Showdown Series remain on Carde.io through 2026). Structure and tickets haven't been published yet: we'll update this article with official links.
Will Radiance already be playable at Lucca Comics?
Yes: the set releases October 23, five days before the fair, and the Pre-Rift runs October 16-22 at participating stores.
In short
- 🎪 Italy joins the official calendar: Showdown Series in Lucca September 11-13 and Riftbound at Lucca Comics & Games (Oct 28 - Nov 1).
- 🃏 Perfect timing: the fair lands one week after Radiance launches (October 23), new Ultimate rarity included.
- 🏆 For competitors: Barcelona RQ (Aug 21-23) is Europe's last qualifier, then the European Regional Championship in Stuttgart (Nov 6-8).
Source: August 2026 Roadmap (playriftbound.com). Images © Riot Games.
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