Riot Games has officially unveiled the full details for both MSI and Worlds 2026, confirming host cities, venues, schedules, and notable format changes for the two biggest events of the competitive League of Legends calendar.

MSI heads to Daejeon for the first time

MSI 2026 will take place in Daejeon, South Korea, at the Daejeon Convention Center II from June 28 to July 12 — marking the first time the city hosts a LoL Esports global event. The format remains largely the same as last year's, with changes limited to the Play-In Stage, which now features a 4-team double-elimination BO5 bracket where only one team advances. Seven teams will skip Play-Ins entirely: the #1 seed from each of the six regions, plus the #2 seed of the LPL because of BLG's