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League of Legends World Championship 2027
The 2027 League of Legends World Championship, announced across Japan and South Korea, with stages in Nagoya, Suwon and Seoul.
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Updated November 14, 2026Competition snapshot
Host and dates
Nagoya, Japan (Swiss Stage); Suwon Convention Center, Suwon, South Korea (Quarterfinals and Semifinals); Seoul Arena, Seoul, South Korea (Final) · 2027[1]
Exact dates have not been announced.
Champion
Unknown
The tournament is upcoming.[1]
Combined prize pool
Unknown
Riot has not announced a prize pool.[1]
Games
Participant scale
Unknown
Riot has not announced the 2027 participant count.[1]
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Tournament organizer[1]
Overview
Riot’s 2027 World Championship will span Japan and South Korea. The Swiss Stage is scheduled for Nagoya, Japan, followed by the entire Knockout Stage in South Korea: quarterfinals and semifinals at Suwon Convention Center and the final at Seoul Arena. Riot Games Japan separately confirmed Nagoya as the Swiss Stage host. Exact event dates, format details beyond the announced stages, team count and prize pool have not been published.[1][2]
References2
- [1]LoL Esports 2027 and Beyond — LoL Esports / Riot Games
- [2]ライアットゲームズ、『リーグ・オブ・レジェンド』世界大会「Worlds 2027」のスイスステージの名古屋開催を発表！ — Riot Games Japan
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