League of Legends 2026 International Event Locations Announced
Riot Games has revealed the host cities for the 2026 League of Legends international tournaments, including First Stand, Mid-Season Invitational (MSI), and Worlds.
First Stand 2026 in São Paulo
First Stand 2026 will open the international League calendar and be held in São Paulo, Brazil. This marks the return of a Tier 1 international event to Brazil for the first time since the 2017 Mid-Season Invitational, which was also hosted in São Paulo.
Mid-Season Invitational 2026 in Daejeon
The 2026 MSI is scheduled to take place in Daejeon, South Korea. Fans might witness a rematch of the 2024 MSI Grand Final, where the top Korean teams Gen.G and T1 battled through a thrilling five-game series.
Worlds 2026 in the United States
The 2026 League of Legends World Championship will be hosted in the United States across two cities only: Allen, Texas, and New York City. North American teams will be eager to improve their results on home soil following a challenging Worlds 2025.
Format Changes for First Stand
Riot has also announced an expansion in the number of teams participating in First Stand, reflecting its growing status in the competitive scene.
"First Stand 2026 will kick off the international League calendar, and the event will take place in São Paulo, Brazil."
"The League of Legends World Championship will take place in the United States, however, it will only feature two cities this time: Allen, Texas, and New York City."
Author's summary: Riot Games announced the 2026 League of Legends international tournaments, highlighting new locations and expanded formats to elevate global competition.