# Amber.gg

> Amber.gg is a competitive gaming platform that turns everyday matches into rewarding experiences. Players join skill-based ladders and tournaments on League of Legends and Valorant, competing against opponents at their level to earn real cash, gift cards, and exclusive rewards. No app download required — play your games as usual and get rewarded based on performance.

## About

Amber.gg automates competitive gaming: players sign up, link their game accounts, join daily or weekly ladders, and earn prizes based on their ranking. With 15,000+ active players, over $100,000 in prizes distributed, and 6 million+ games tracked, the platform features:

- **Skill-based ladders**: Automated matchmaking ensures fair competition — Bronze to Challenger, Iron to Radiant.
- **Daily & weekly competitions**: New ladders drop constantly with real prize pools.
- **Tournaments**: Organizations can host esports tournaments at any scale.
- **Marketplace**: Buy and trade in-game items and products from community organizations.
- **Meta & Champion analytics**: Browse champion tier lists, builds, matchups, and win rates for League of Legends.
- **Leaderboards**: Track top players across all games and time periods.
- **Organizations (Spaces)**: Gaming communities and esports orgs can create their own branded spaces, host ladders, and manage members.
- **Ambassador program**: Earn $0.25/month per active referred user with no limits.

The platform is free to join. Ladders have either free or paid entry fees ($1, $5, $10, etc.) — higher entry fees mean bigger prize pools.

## Who Is It For?

- **Casual players**: Join free ladders, play your regular games, and earn rewards without any pressure.
- **Competitive players**: Enter paid ladders with real prize pools and prove your skills against opponents at your level.
- **Esports organizations**: Create branded spaces, host custom ladders and tournaments, and manage your community.
- **Content creators & ambassadors**: Earn $0.25/month per active referred user through the affiliate program.

## Supported Games

- [League of Legends](https://amber.gg/play/lol): Join LoL ladders and tournaments. Compete in the world's most popular MOBA and win prizes. Supports Ranked Solo/Duo, Flex, ARAM, and rotating game modes.
- [Valorant](https://amber.gg/play/valorant): Compete in Valorant ranked ladders and tactical FPS tournaments. Supports Competitive and Unrated modes.

## How It Works

1. **Play like you always do** — Keep playing your favorite game modes (Ranked, ARAM, Competitive, etc.) on the official game client. No extra app needed.
2. **We track every move** — KDA, CS, damage, teamwork, headshot rate — everything counts. Your performance is automatically tracked in real time.
3. **Get your Amber Score** — Earn rewards based on your performance. Top performers win cash, gift cards, or in-game rewards.

## Platform Pages

- [Play](https://amber.gg/play): Browse all games and join competitive ladders
- [Leaderboard](https://amber.gg/leaderboard): View top players rankings across all games
- [Marketplace](https://amber.gg/marketplace): Browse and purchase products from gaming organizations
- [Spaces](https://amber.gg/spaces): Discover gaming communities and esports organizations
- [Pricing](https://amber.gg/pricing): View plans for players and organizations
- [Ambassadors](https://amber.gg/ambassadors): Join the affiliate program and earn per referral

## Game Analytics & Tools

- [LoL Meta & Tier Lists](https://amber.gg/meta/lol): Champion tier lists, win rates, pick rates, and meta analysis for League of Legends
- [Champion Builds & Matchups (e.g. Ahri)](https://amber.gg/meta/lol/ahri): Detailed builds, runes, items, and matchup guides for every LoL champion
- [LoLdle](https://amber.gg/loldle): Daily League of Legends guessing game — Classic, Ability, and Splash art modes
- [Gaming Pseudo Generator](https://amber.gg/pseudo-generator): Generate unique gaming usernames for any game

## Esport Pages

- [League of Legends Esport](https://amber.gg/esport/lol): LoL competitive scene, tournaments, and community
- [Valorant Esport](https://amber.gg/esport/valorant): Valorant competitive scene and tournament info

## Community

- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/BhFejpf): Join the Amber.gg community server
- [Twitter / X](https://twitter.com/playambergg): Follow for news and updates
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/playamber.gg/): Gaming highlights and community content
- [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@playamber.gg): Short-form gaming content

## Blog Categories

- [Academy](https://amber.gg/blog/academy)
- [Community](https://amber.gg/blog/community)
- [League Of Legends](https://amber.gg/blog/league-of-legends)
- [Valorant](https://amber.gg/blog/valorant)

## Recent Articles

- [LoL Patch 26.13 Notes: Ranked 5v5 Returns, Senna Nerfed & ADC Buffs](https://amber.gg/blog/league-of-legends/lol-patch-26-13-notes): LoL Patch 26.13 live June 23: Ranked 5v5 returns on June 26, Senna soul drop halved, ADC mains get their long-awaited buffs. Full breakdown.
- [LYON Sweeps G2 3-0, Falls to HLE in Epic 3-2 at MSI 2026 Bracket Stage](https://amber.gg/blog/league-of-legends/msi-2026-lyon-g2-hle-bracket-stage): LYON pulled off one of MSI 2026's biggest upsets, sweeping G2 Esports 3-0, before falling to HLE in an instant classic 3-2 lower bracket final. Ful...
- [EWC 2026 Valorant: 100 Thieves vs NRG Set Up All-Americas Grand Final](https://amber.gg/blog/valorant/ewc-2026-valorant-100t-nrg-finale): EWC 2026 Valorant Grand Final is set: 100 Thieves vs NRG in an all-Americas clash at the Esports World Cup. Here is how both teams qualified.
- [MSI 2026 Semifinals Preview: Can Anyone Stop T1 and HLE?](https://amber.gg/blog/league-of-legends/msi-2026-semifinals-preview): MSI 2026 semifinals are set: HLE and BLG clash in the UB Final while T1 fights through the lower bracket and Secret Whales keep their Cinderella ru...
- [EWC 2026 Valorant Playoffs: Bracket Set and Predictions](https://amber.gg/blog/valorant/ewc-2026-valorant-playoffs-bracket-predictions): The EWC 2026 Valorant playoff bracket is locked in. PRX crashed out with zero wins, and six teams remain for the Riyadh playoffs. Full bracket brea...
- [EWC 2026 Valorant: Group Stage Results](https://amber.gg/blog/valorant/ewc-2026-valorant-group-stage-results): 100 Thieves, Vitality, Heretics, and Gentle Mates are through. Here's the full EWC 2026 Valorant group stage breakdown with scores and key moments ...
- [MSI 2026 Bracket Stage Day 1 Results: T1, HLE Sweep, Secret Whales Stun TES](https://amber.gg/blog/league-of-legends/msi-2026-bracket-stage-day-1-results): T1 and HLE open the MSI 2026 Bracket Stage with dominant 3-0 sweeps over FURIA and G2. BLG eliminate LYON, and Secret Whales pull off the biggest u...
- [Valorant Patch 13.00: Sentinels, Summit & Competitive Meta Shift](https://amber.gg/blog/valorant/valorant-patch-13-00-sentinelles-summit-meta): Sentinels got across-the-board buffs, Summit enters the competitive pool, and ranked rating rewards consistent winners more fairly. Here's what Val...
- [VCT Stage 2 Roster Roundup: Every Major Move Before July 16](https://amber.gg/blog/valorant/vct-stage-2-roster-shakeup-geng-envy-june-2026): basic finally joins FURIA after a year-long visa saga, cb gets cut by EDG, grubinho leaves GIANTX, and nothing joins Wolves. Every VCT Stage 2 rost...
- [MSI 2026 Play-In: T1 Termina 8-0 e Arrasa o Team Liquid 3-0 na Grand Final](https://amber.gg/blog/league-of-legends/msi-2026-play-in-t1-finals): T1 varreu o Team Liquid 3-0 na Grand Final do MSI 2026 Play-In em 1º de julho, terminando a fase com 8-0 invicto. Peyz acertou um pentakill e o T1 ...
- [EWC 2026 Preview: LoL and Valorant Teams, Schedule, and Favorites](https://amber.gg/blog/league-of-legends/ewc-2026-lol-valorant-preview): The Esports World Cup 2026 starts July 2 in Riyadh. Here is everything you need to know: teams, schedule, meta, and our picks for LoL and Valorant.
- [MSI 2026 Play-In Day 2 Results: T1 Dominant, KC vs TL Tomorrow](https://amber.gg/blog/league-of-legends/msi-2026-play-in-day-2-results): T1 swept Karmine Corp 3-0 and Team Liquid crushed DCG 3-0 on Day 2 of the MSI 2026 Play-In. Day 3 on June 30: KC vs TL in a must-win Bo5.
- [MSI 2026 Play-In Day 2: T1 vs Karmine Corp, Who Claims the Top Seed?](https://amber.gg/blog/league-of-legends/msi-2026-play-in-day-2-preview): T1 and Karmine Corp both went 3-0 on Day 1 and now meet for the MSI 2026 Play-In top seed. Here is what is at stake and what to watch.
- [Team Heretics Lose neilzinho to ACL Injury Before VCT EMEA Stage 2](https://amber.gg/blog/valorant/team-heretics-neilzinho-acl-injury-vct-emea-stage-2): Team Heretics head coach neilzinho ruptures his ACL before VCT EMEA Stage 2. Weber takes the bench as the defending EMEA champions brace for the Ju...
- [MSI 2026 Play-In Day 1: T1 and Karmine Corp Both Sweep 3-0](https://amber.gg/blog/league-of-legends/msi-2026-play-in-day-1-results): T1 crushed Team Liquid and Karmine Corp swept Deep Cross Gaming 3-0 on Day 1 of MSI 2026 Play-In. The ADC hypercarry meta is confirmed: here is wha...
- [EWC 2026 Valorant Groups Revealed: Who Are the Favorites?](https://amber.gg/blog/valorant/esports-world-cup-2026-valorant-groups): The EWC 2026 Valorant groups are set. With $2M on the line and 16 top teams competing July 2-12, here is your complete group preview and favorites ...
- [VCT Americas Stage 2 2026: Complete Guide Before July 16](https://amber.gg/blog/valorant/vct-americas-stage-2-2026-guide): VCT Americas Stage 2 kicks off July 16 with all 12 franchised teams. Leviatán defend their Masters London title, while roster moves and Patch 13.00...
- [LCK Crushes LCS at Cross Regional KR-AM Before MSI 2026 Play-Ins](https://amber.gg/blog/league-of-legends/lck-cross-regional-kr-am-msi-play-ins-2026): The LCK dominated Cross Regional KR-AM Day 1 with a 3-1 record against LCS. Here is what DRX, SOOPers and Dplus KIA results mean for MSI 2026 Play-...
- [Tier List LoL Patch 26.13 : Gagnants et Perdants du Meta MSI](https://amber.gg/blog/league-of-legends/tier-list-lol-patch-26-13-meta-msi): Le patch 26.13 est verrouillé pour le MSI. Aphelios, Kai'Sa et Draven intègrent le S-tier tandis que Senna subit un triple nerf. Tous les champions...
- [MSI 2026 Play-In Preview: T1 vs Team Liquid and Karmine Corp Debut](https://amber.gg/blog/league-of-legends/msi-2026-play-in-preview): MSI 2026 play-ins open in Daejeon on June 28 with T1 vs Team Liquid as the headline match. Karmine Corp makes their first-ever MSI appearance again...

## Legal & Support

- [FAQ](https://amber.gg/faq): Frequently asked questions
- [Terms of Service](https://amber.gg/terms): Platform terms and conditions
- [Privacy Policy](https://amber.gg/privacy): Data privacy and cookie policy