Planning the Biggest TFT Party of the Year | Interview w/ Riot Sherman | The Rolldown | Set 15 Episode 2

How is TFT esports being built for players first? CLE and Gangly sit down with Michael Sherman (Director of TFT Esports) for a candid, fast-moving interview on the vision behind the scene, from Trials to TPC to the Paris Open.What we cover:🧭 The vision: accessibility as the heart of TFT.🏁 TPC (Pro Circuit): why promotion/relegation, why it’s resonating, and how it may evolve.🧪 Trials overhaul: the first run has no rank requirement, 5-game “ceiling check,” and automatic score reporting (no screenshots!).🗼 Paris Open: bigger field, Top-64 Checkmate, and a reimagined main stage that leans into community programming while still covering the tournament.🧩 Ops lessons from Vegas/Macao: refs, tech stack, format cushions—how they’re making a 50% larger event run on time.📈 Success metrics: end-of-year set hype, “greatest party in TFT,” and making lifelong TFT fans.If you care about where TFT esports is headed, or want your shot at entering through Trials, this one’s a must-listen.