Riot Games has announced a new Spirit Blossom fan art contest for League of Legends, running from April 21 to May 18, 2025. Artists can showcase their creativity by illustrating any of the seven new Spirit Blossom champions, with winners receiving premium in-game rewards.
Spirit Blossom Returns with Artistic Celebration
The popular Spirit Blossom festival is making its return to League of Legends, and Riot Games is inviting the community to participate in a special fan art contest. Running from April 21 at 8:00 AM PT through May 18 at 11:59 PM PT, the contest challenges artists to create original artwork featuring at least one of the seven new Spirit Blossom champions: Ivern, Ashe, Irelia, Lux, Zyra, Varus, or Bard.
Each champion has been reimagined with a unique mythological identity within the Spirit Blossom universe. Artists can draw inspiration from these myths, such as Spirit Blossom Ashe as "The Wandering Queen" or Spirit Blossom Zyra as "The Garden of Forgetting," to create their submissions.
Prizes and Recognition
Riot is offering substantial rewards for the most impressive creations. Three Grand Prize winners will receive all current Spirit Blossom skins plus 13,500 RP (Riot Points), while 15 artists will receive Honorable Mentions and 13,500 RP each. Winners will be announced by June 4, 2025.
What are the submission requirements?
All entries must be original artwork created specifically for this contest and feature at least one of the new Spirit Blossom champions. Both digital and traditional art mediums are accepted, but submissions must be under 10MB in size. Artists must include their Summoner Name and Server in the upper right corner of their artwork.
Importantly, Riot has explicitly stated that generative AI is not permitted in any part of the creation process. All submissions will be judged based on creativity (33%), success in portraying the theme (33%), and originality (33%).
How to Participate
To enter the contest, participants must have a valid Riot ID with a verified email address. Submissions can be uploaded through the official submission form. For complete details, interested artists should review the official contest rules.
Current partners, contractors, and employees of Riot Games are not eligible to participate in the contest.
This art contest provides a perfect opportunity for creative League of Legends fans to celebrate the Spirit Blossom festival and potentially earn exclusive in-game rewards. Mark your calendars for April 21, 2025, when the submission period officially opens.