While recent changes in the professional LoL scene haven't left everyone feeling optimistic, the fact that Riot Games has uncovered details about its plans for the next three years is certainly reassuring.

So, who is hosting international events in the near future?

  • First Stand 2026 - Brazil
  • MSI 2026 - South Korea
  • Worlds 2026 - North America
  • First Stand 2027 - Southeast Asia
  • MSI 2027 - Europe
  • Worlds 2027 - South Korea

Riot Games continues its policy of rotating major regions for MSI and Worlds, while the First Stand tournaments are a great opportunity for countries with many passionate players but less global recognition.

It's not hard to see a pattern emerging: if a region hosts MSI one year, it hosts Worlds the following year, and then there will be a two-year break. Following this logic, Worlds 2028 might take place in Europe, though that’s a bit far into the future to speculate. For now, it's encouraging that Riot has announced event locations for the next three years.

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