Locations for League of Legends 2026 International Events Announced
Riot Games has officially revealed the venues for major League of Legends international tournaments in 2026, detailing the sites for First Stand, MSI, and Worlds events.
First Stand 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil
The 2026 First Stand event will open the international League calendar and take place in São Paulo. This marks the first time since the 2017 Mid-Season Invitational, also held in São Paulo, that a Tier 1 international tournament is hosted in Brazil. Riot has also expanded the number of teams participating in First Stand.
Mid-Season Invitational 2026 in Daejeon, South Korea
Following First Stand, the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational will be held in Daejeon. South Korean fans may anticipate a thrilling rematch reminiscent of the MSI 2024 Grand Final, which featured a classic five-game series between Gen.G and T1, two LCK giants.
World Championship 2026 in the United States
The 2026 League of Legends World Championship will take place across two cities in the United States: Allen, Texas, and New York City. After a challenging Worlds 2025, North American teams will hope to improve their performance on home soil.
Darragh Harbinson, Senior Editor: "Riot has named the locations of its First Stand, MSI, and Worlds 2026 events, with format changes increasing the number of teams at First Stand."
Summary: Riot Games announced their 2026 League of Legends international event locations, expanding First Stand and hosting Worlds across two U.S. cities, marking a return to São Paulo and Daejeon for MSI.