The 2027 League of Legends World Championship will expand to Japan and South Korea, anchoring a major international calendar shift that begins with the new First Stand: All In tournament in China.
First Stand: All in Launches in China
Riot Games announced the upcoming schedule updates on November 14, 2026, shifting the previously planned Southeast Asian launch of First Stand to China for 2027. First Stand: All In will operate as a single-edition tournament to open the competitive year.
“This is our history’s largest event, creating more international stage competition opportunities for teams from around the world,” the official announcement noted regarding the decision to move First Stand 2027 to China.
The tournament format, qualification pathways, and full participant details remain scheduled for release in January. Meanwhile, the mid-year Mid-Season Invitational will travel to Valencia, Spain.
| Event | Year | Host Location | Key Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Stand: All In | 2027 | China | Opening international tournament |
| Mid-Season Invitational | 2027 | Valencia, Spain | Top regional seeds bracket |
| World Championship | 2027 | Nagoya, Japan & South Korea | Swiss stage in Nagoya, Finals in Seoul |
| First Stand | 2028 | Southeast Asia | Return to regional rotation |
World Championship Expansion to Japan
The 2027 World Championship introduces Japan to the tournament host rotation for the first time. Nagoya will host the Swiss-stage matches before the competition moves to South Korea for the knockout rounds.
“South Korea has played an integral role in League of Legends esports history, and we are thrilled to bring the most exciting moments of the 2027 World Championship back to South Korea, with finals held at the brand-new Seoul arena,” the publisher said.
Following the 2027 events, the First Stand tournament will move to Southeast Asia in 2028. Regional leagues will release further competition schedules and format details ahead of the 2027 season.
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