Riot Games sanctions Karmine Corp, Movistar KOI and Jojopyun for Madrid Roadtrip infractions

Last month saw the LEC Roadtrip to Madrid, Spain erupt in drama as streamers associated with Movistar KOI and Karmine Corp clashed over crowd sizes, trading insults leading up to the game. Now, Riot Games has sanctioned both teams with fines and official warnings, as well as a separate warning and fine to MKOI player Joseph "Jojopyun" Pyun.

The sanctions, dated June 2, were implemented just over three weeks following the Madrid clash that saw MKOI fall to KC on home turf. But with teams and players sanctioned following a heated clash between rivals, it’s time to wonder if Riot Games is litigating all the passion and interest out of competitive League of Legends?

KC, MKOI, and Jojopyun warned and sanctioned by Riot Games

Detailed on the official EMEA penalty tracker, Riot Games has reportedly issued warnings and €5,000 ($5,819) fines to both Movistar KOI and Karmine Corp, and a warning and €2,000 ($2,328) fine to

While specific details of the infractions were undisclosed, in all three cases they were described as “Conduct unbecoming of an LEC team member,” mimicking the verbiage of the official LEC rulebook.

It’s likely the ruling comes after an online clash that saw KC-associated streamers critique the crowd-sizes at the Madrid Roadtrip event on May 8. Following a fiery retort from MKOI associated streamer and co-owner Ibai, KC refused to take part in a show match later in the event.

Jojopyun, for his part, seemingly received his penalty for his comments during an interview on May 9. Following a Game 2 victory over KC, the MKOI player exclaimed “We’re going to f*ck KC so hard next game.”

For Jojopyun, the infraction represents the second warning in 12 months. He was previously warned on June 12, 2025, with the sanction set to be upheld until June 13, 2026. Now the penalty will last a further year, until June 1, 2027.

The Canadian player has courted controversy frequently during his career, having been allegedly kicked from Cloud9 for missing team events, and being warned in 2025.

But the sanctions have raised questions about the intervention on what was a controversial incident in the moment, but ultimately resolved into a non-issue after the fact. Instead, the Madrid Roadtrip controversy is now a crucial moment that helped build an already fierce rivalry.

Riot Games, who have struggled in 2026 to maintain viewership and eyes on their product are punishing teams for creating exactly the kind of tension and excitement that would get fans to tune in.

Movistar KOI and Karmine Corp are set to face off in two days on June 6, with the winner locking-in a spot at MSI and a place in the LEC Playoff Grand Final against G2 Esports. With both teams now feeling a pinch in their pockets thanks to Riot’s fines, it’s sure to be a heated clash on Saturday.