League of Legends unveils new First Stand and new esports HUD

League of Legends has unveiled an exclusive range of in-game items and limited-edition products ahead of its inaugural event First Stand. In addition to merchandise and swag, Riot Games will also introduce a new esports header. (HUD) to create a better visual experience.

How to get the League of Legends First Stand gifts.

Fans who tune in to First Stand will be able to get exclusive items during the event by watching matches on the League of Legends website and logging in with their Riot ID. Swag will be distributed to eligible viewers when a Pentakill is scored or a Baron steal occurs during a match.

Each Pentakill or Baron steal will earn spectators a 2025 Esports Capsule, and any knockout match that reaches five games will also earn them a Capsule. During the finals on March 16, 2025, viewers watching the match live will also be able to win an exclusive First Stand branded emote.

For fans who want something physical, Riot Games has also created a First Stand 2025 merchandise collection. The collection includes a T-shirt, jersey, sweater and jacket that use the First Stand color scheme. The collection will be available at LOL Park in Seoul, Korea. The Varsity jacket is the rarest item, as each product is individually numbered.

Riot Games has also announced that select pieces from the First Stand 2025 collection will be available online starting March 4 for a limited time.

League of Legends HUD

The introduction of a new esports HUD is perhaps the most surprising announcement from Riot Games’ First Stand. According to the company, the HUD is intended to modernize the presentation and “lay the groundwork for future innovations.”

The developer has revealed that the new HUD allows it to “push the boundaries of game augmentation” and improve the viewing experience for both those familiar with League of Legends esports and those new to the MOBA title. The tweaks range from a new vertical scoreboard to rotating widgets that control a range of in-game stats and information.

The HUD will transform throughout the game, giving viewers a clearer view of the game without losing any informational content that adds context to the game. The First Stand Tournamnet will be held March 10-16 at LoL Park in Seoul, South Korea. It is one of three international League of Legends events that will take place throughout the 2025 season.