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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 88473, member: 27"] Riot just shut down wild shutdown rumors while cracking the door for some online tweaks in LEC. LEC Berlin Future Confirmed [LIST] [*]League stays anchored at Riot Games Arena Berlin through 2027. [*]Primary ops keep running live from that physical hub. [/LIST] Rumors Origin [LIST] [*]Retired pro Wadid sparked chatter during First Stand co-stream. [*]He claimed a full online switch post-2026 minus Roadtrips. [/LIST] Riot Official Pushback [LIST] [*]Max Schmidt denied total Berlin abandonment. [*]The director stressed the ongoing headquarters role in EMEA esports. [/LIST] Production Flexibility Explored [LIST] [*]Riot eyes Roadtrips no-audience days plus limited online matches. [*]Shift targets fan-favorite moments over constant studio costs. [/LIST] Resource Optimization Angle [LIST] [*]Focus narrows to high-impact events fans crave most. [*]Weekly live format might mix in remote segments soon. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]