League of Legends World Championship 2026 to Be Held in Texas and New York
Riot Games announced that the League of Legends World Championship 2026 will be hosted across two U.S. cities: Allen, Texas, and New York City. This marks the first North American hosting of the event since 2022.
Event Hosting Details
- Allen, Texas will host the Play-In, Swiss stage, and Playoffs of the tournament.
- New York City will serve as the venue for the Grand Final.
Specific venues for each tournament phase have not been disclosed yet.
"The city of Allen, Texas will play host to the Play-In, Swiss stage, and the Playoffs. New York City, New York, will host the Grand Final."
Outside pandemic years, 2026 is the first time in three years that Worlds will span two cities. Previously, in 2023, Busan and Seoul in South Korea hosted various tournament phases.
First Stand 2026 International Tournament
Riot Games also revealed the second edition of First Stand, the first international tournament of the 2026 season. This event will take place from March 16 to 22 in São Paulo, Brazil.
- The number of competing teams will increase from six to eight.
- All matches will be best-of-five throughout the tournament.
"League of Legends esports is no stranger to the Brazilian city."
Summary
The 2026 League of Legends World Championship returns to North America with a two-city setup, while First Stand expands in Brazil, signaling growth in the global esports scene.
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