2026 official status
What is confirmed now
Riot lists 19 teams across Los Angeles, Allen, Texas, and Brooklyn. Play-In starts October 15 and the final is scheduled for November 14 at Barclays Center.
Why this event matters
Its place in the global calendar
Regional qualification converges here, making Worlds the definitive annual League of Legends championship.
Official-source boundary
Official source review: .
Missing dates, venues and results remain blank until the organizer publishes them.
Open official source: LoL Esports — MSI and Worlds 2026 ↗