MSI 2026
The Mid-Season Invitational heads to Daejeon, South Korea. Grab a fresh smurf to practice the new MSI patch meta before everyone else.
MSI 2026 in Daejeon
The 2026 Mid-Season Invitational is the eleventh edition of MSI and the first League of Legends esports event ever held in Daejeon, South Korea. Eleven teams from every major region face off at the Daejeon Convention Center II from June 28 to July 12, 2026, fighting for the first international trophy of the season.
Why Get a Smurf for MSI?
MSI always ships with a dedicated balance patch tuned for pro play, and that meta bleeds straight into solo queue. A fresh smurf lets you practice the new picks, off-meta flexes, and lane swaps without putting your main account's LP on the line.
MSI 2026 Schedule
Play-In & Bracket Stage
Every qualified region enters the fray. Lower seeds fight through the opening rounds just to survive and reach the main bracket.
Knockout Stage
Win or go home. The field narrows to the top contenders in high-stakes elimination series.
Grand Final
One series for the first international trophy of the year and a banner in Daejeon.
