Quick answer: Riot Games is bringing True Damage back for the 2026 League of Legends World Championship anthem. The song is titled Know My Name and the official music video premieres on October 8 at 6:00 p.m. PDT on the League of Legends YouTube channel. The track releases on major streaming platforms at the same time and the video centers on Faker and T1’s historic three-peat.
True Damage Worlds 2026 anthem release time
| Region | Release time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time | 6:00 p.m. PDT, October 8 |
| Eastern Time | 9:00 p.m. EDT, October 8 |
| UK | 2:00 a.m. BST, October 9 |
| Central Europe | 3:00 a.m. CEST, October 9 |
Riot’s English LoL Esports announcement confirms a simultaneous music-video premiere and streaming-platform release. The song is the 13th Worlds anthem and the first Worlds anthem performed by one of Riot’s virtual artist groups.
Who is performing Know My Name?
True Damage returns with its five League champions: Akali as rapper, Ekko as rapper, Qiyana as vocalist and rapper, Senna as vocalist, and Yasuo as DJ and producer.
Riot also lists the collaborating real-world artists for this release: SOYEON, Coco Jones, Vic Mensa and Sofía Reyes.
Why Faker is at the center of the video
Riot says the official Worlds 2026 music video celebrates Faker and T1’s historic three consecutive World Championship victories. The video looks back at the triumphs and challenges that shaped Faker’s path to the three-peat.
When will True Damage perform live?
Worlds 2026 begins with the Play-In Stage on October 15 in Los Angeles and concludes on November 14 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Riot says True Damage will perform at the Worlds 2026 Final Opening Ceremony presented by Mastercard.
Where to watch and listen
The official music video premieres on the League of Legends YouTube channel. Riot says the song will also become available on major streaming services at the same time.
Source: LoL Esports – Worlds Anthem Presented by True Damage.
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FAQ
What is the Worlds 2026 anthem called?
The song is called Know My Name and is performed by True Damage.
What time does the True Damage Worlds 2026 song release?
Riot lists 6:00 p.m. PDT on October 8, 2026, which is 9:00 p.m. EDT and 3:00 a.m. CEST on October 9.
Which artists are on the 2026 True Damage track?
Riot lists SOYEON, Coco Jones, Vic Mensa and Sofía Reyes as the collaborating artists.
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