MSI 2026 runs from June 28 to July 12, 2026, at the Daejeon Convention Center II in Daejeon, South Korea. The Bracket Stage runs July 3 to 12.

Who advanced from the Play-In Stage?

T1 won the Play-In Stage without dropping a game and claimed the final spot in the eight-team Bracket Stage.

Hanwha Life Esports won MSI 2026 by defeating Bilibili Gaming 3-2 in the Grand Final. BLG finished second, LYON third, and G2 Esports fourth.

Does MSI affect solo queue?

Yes. Riot typically releases a dedicated MSI patch with balance changes aimed at pro play, and those changes shift the ranked meta too.

Many players use a smurf to practice the new MSI meta picks and strategies without risking LP on their main account.

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