Esports
28 May 2026
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MSI 2026 League of Legends: June 28 in South Korea — Gen.G Defend Back-to-Back Title
MSI 2026 runs June 28 – July 12 in South Korea. Gen.G are two-time defending champions (2024 and 2025). Format: Play-In + Bracket Stage with 8 teams in the main bracket.
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Dates and Location
The 2026 Mid-Season Invitational in League of Legends takes place June 28 – July 12, 2026 in South Korea.
Format
Per Liquipedia and lolesports.com:
- Play-In Stage: 4 teams in double-elimination format, 1 advances to the main bracket
- Bracket Stage: 8 teams in full double-elimination
Gen.G: Two-Time Defending Champions
Gen.G (LCK) arrive as back-to-back MSI champions — winners in 2024 and 2025. Maintaining international dominance for two consecutive years is rare in League of Legends.
Top Contenders
Beyond Gen.G, LPL representatives are traditionally strong. In our editorial view, the LCK vs LPL rivalry will once again define MSI 2026.
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