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2026 League of Legends Worlds: North America Hosts Finals

11/8/2025

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Riot Games announced the 2026 League of Legends World Championship will be hosted in North America.
Allen, Texas will host the early stages.
New York City will host the Grand Final.
The First Stand tournament will take place in São Paulo, Brazil, from March 16 to 22, 2026, featuring eight teams.
The Mid-Season Invitational will return to Daejeon, South Korea, in 2026.

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Riot Games announced the 2026 League of Legends World Championship will be hosted in North America.
Allen, Texas will host the early stages.
New York City will host the Grand Final.
The First Stand tournament will take place in São Paulo, Brazil, from March 16 to 22, 2026, featuring eight teams.
The Mid-Season Invitational will return to Daejeon, South Korea, in 2026.