In 2019 the League of Legends World Championship will return to Europe and today we’re excited to share the dates, regional seeding, venues, and cities for the tournament.

The League of Legends World Championship is the culmination of the competitive League of Legends season and sees the top teams from around the world compete for the Summoner’s Cup and title of World Champion. Since 2011, a different global region has hosted the event each year. This year, the tournament will showcase the support of global partners including Mastercard, Alienware, and Secretlab. In 2020 and 2021, the World Championship will be hosted by China and North America respectively.

By October, 24 teams from 13 regional leagues will qualify for the most prestigious event in League of Legends esports and battle through a gauntlet consisting of the Play-In Stage, Group Stage, Knock-Out Stage, and the Finals.