Video games developer Riot Video games has unveiled the areas for its worldwide League of Legends esports occasions in 2026 and 2027.
Introduced throughout League of Legends’ first dev weblog of 2025, Riot Video games’ International Head of League of Legends Esports, Chris Greeley, and COO of Esports, Whalen Rozelle, revealed that the 2026 World Championship will happen in North America.
North America final hosted the League of Legends World Championship in 2022, with the occasion held throughout San Francisco, Atlanta, New York and Mexico Metropolis.
Furthermore, followers from the continent gained’t have to attend till 2026 for a League of Legends worldwide occasion because it was introduced final yr that MSI 2025 might be held in Canada.
Additionally in 2026, League of Legends’ First Stand occasion will head to Brazil, making it the primary time since MSI 2017 that the nation will host a global League of Legends competitors. In the meantime, MSI 2026 will head to acquainted grounds, going down in South Korea.
Relating to First Stand 2026 in Brazil, Rozelle said: “Brazilian followers convey wonderful power to reside occasions and we’re excited to kick off the season in such a vibrant esports neighborhood.”
For 2027, Greeley and Rozelle detailed that First Stand will head to Southeast Asia, with MSI returning to Europe and the League of Legends World Championship going down in South Korea.
Additional particulars equivalent to venues, dates and codecs weren’t revealed.
The announcement, which included data on gameplay updates and in-game cosmetics, additionally showcased the upcoming modifications for League of Legends esports in 2025. Notably, all main League of Legends competitions will characteristic three splits for the yr, with every cut up having a global occasion.
Alongside MSI 2025 in Canada, First Stand will make its debut in Seoul, South Korea, while Worlds 2025 is heading to China.
