Riot has locked in the map for the 2027 LoL Esports season: an expanded First Stand called First Stand: All In opens the year in China, MSI 2027 goes to Valencia in Spain, and Worlds 2027 starts in Nagoya, Japan, before the whole Knockout Stage moves to South Korea. The final will be played at the brand new Seoul Arena.
The news landed on the eve of the Worlds 2026 Final between Gen.G and BLG, and it changes two plans Riot had already shared. First Stand 2027 was meant for Southeast Asia, and Worlds 2027 was announced for South Korea alone. Both have now moved.
LoL Esports 2027 at a glance
- First Stand: All In 2027: China. A one time, expanded edition with more teams and players.
- MSI 2027: Feria de Valencia, Valencia, Spain. First MSI in Spain.
- Worlds 2027 Swiss Stage: Nagoya, Japan. First Worlds games in Japan.
- Worlds 2027 quarterfinals and semifinals: Suwon Convention Center, Suwon, South Korea.
- Worlds 2027 Final: Seoul Arena, Seoul, South Korea.
- First Stand 2028: Southeast Asia, back in its normal format.
LoL esports 2027 schedule: events and host cities
| Event | Host | Venue | What is known |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Stand: All In | China | Not announced | Format, qualification and details in January |
| MSI 2027 | Valencia, Spain | Feria de Valencia | Dates and tickets “in the coming months” |
| Worlds 2027 Swiss Stage | Nagoya, Japan | Not announced | First time Worlds visits Japan |
| Worlds 2027 QF and SF | Suwon, South Korea | Suwon Convention Center | Part of the Knockout Stage in Korea |
| Worlds 2027 Final | Seoul, South Korea | Seoul Arena | New venue |
| First Stand 2028 | Southeast Asia | Not announced | City, venue and dates to come |
Source: LoL Esports, “LoL Esports 2027 and Beyond”, November 13, 2026. No dates have been given for any 2027 event yet.
First Stand: All In 2027 moves to China
First Stand normally opens the international year as a small event. In 2027 it becomes First Stand: All In, which Riot calls “the largest tournament we’ve ever produced”. It is a one time edition, built to bring more teams and more players to the first international stop of the season.
That is why the event moved from Southeast Asia to China. Riot says the format, the qualification path and other details will follow in January. It also warns that the bigger event will change how Split 1 looks in the regional leagues, and the leagues will share their own 2027 formats and schedules soon. Our LEC schedule will be updated when the LEC shares its 2027 plan.
MSI 2027 in Valencia, Spain
The Mid-Season Invitational goes to the Feria de Valencia, the first time MSI is held in Spain. Riot has not shared dates or ticket information yet and says both will come “in the coming months”.
Worlds 2027: Japan and South Korea
Worlds 2027 was already set for South Korea. That has not changed, but the Swiss Stage now goes to Nagoya, which makes it the first Worlds with games in Japan. From the quarterfinals on, the whole Knockout Stage is in Korea: Suwon Convention Center for the quarterfinals and semifinals, and the new Seoul Arena for the final.
- Swiss Stage: Nagoya, Japan
- Quarterfinals and semifinals: Suwon Convention Center, Suwon
- Final: Seoul Arena, Seoul
Could the Demacia Cup replace the Worlds Play-In?
Riot is also looking at the road to Worlds. After this year’s Demacia Cup, it is “evaluating whether the tournament could replace the traditional Worlds Play-In Stage in 2027”, which could mean more best of series for teams chasing a Worlds spot. Nothing is decided. Riot says no decisions have been finalized.
First Stand 2028 goes to Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia still gets First Stand, just one year later. In 2028 the event returns to its normal format and is held in the region for the first time. Host city, venue and dates have not been announced. You can follow every confirmed date in our LoL tournament calendar and the Worlds hub.
LoL Esports 2027 FAQ
Where is Worlds 2027?
Worlds 2027 is split between Japan and South Korea. The Swiss Stage is in Nagoya, the quarterfinals and semifinals are at Suwon Convention Center, and the final is at Seoul Arena in Seoul.
Where is MSI 2027?
MSI 2027 is at the Feria de Valencia in Valencia, Spain. Dates and tickets have not been announced.
What is First Stand: All In?
It is a one time, expanded version of First Stand that opens the 2027 season in China. Riot calls it its largest tournament yet and will share the format and qualification in January.
Sources: LoL Esports: LoL Esports 2027 and Beyond (November 13, 2026). Images: Riot Games.
