2026 First Stand (#FST2026):
Increased from five to eight participating teams: including six champions from the major regions + one slot each for LCK & LPL
All matches adopt Bo5
2026 Mid-Season Invitational (#MSI2026):
Participants: 11 teams
Play-in Stage: four teams compete & only one team advances
Worlds 2026 (#Worlds2026):
Participants: increased from 17 to 18 teams (CBLOL gets its own slot)
All matches adopt Bo5
For the first time since 2013, the biggest tournament of the year will only take place in two cities
Allen (Texas): Play-in Stage, Swiss Stage, Knockout Stage
New York City (New York): Finals
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