2026 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI 2026)

The Mid-Season Invitational (commonly referred to as MSI) is the second cross-regional competition of the annual LoL Esports calendar. It features eleven teams, two from each pro region - except the CBLOL with 1 team only. 4 Teams will play in a Double Elimination bracket where in the winner will advance to the Bracket stage. For the Bracket Stage, 8 teams play in a Bo5 with Fearless Draft double elimination bracket where the winner will qualifies for Worldsif they reach their regional playoffs in Split 3 and the 2nd place region gets a 4th seed for its domestic league at Worlds.