You can now look ahead to the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational as the qualified teams lock in their places for this year’s event. MSI 2026 runs from June 28 to July 12 in South Korea, bringing together top squads from across the regions for the second international tournament of the season.
As the current split unfolds, you see teams secure their berths through strong regional performances and playoff runs. With the lineup taking shape, you can track which contenders have earned the right to compete on the international stage.
MSI 2026 Format
You will see 11 teams compete at MSI 2026. Most major regions send two representatives, while Brazil fields only one.
The event begins with a Play-In stage featuring four teams. Only one team advances, which raises the total to eight squads in the main bracket. The region that won First Stand 2026 secured an extra direct berth into the Bracket Stage, bypassing Play-Ins.
The Bracket Stage uses a double-elimination system. Every match, from start to finish, runs as a best-of-five (Bo5) series.
If you follow the title race closely, note the added incentive: the MSI champion earns a direct place at the 2026 World Championship, provided that team also reaches its regional Summer Playoffs.
All Teams Qualified for the MSI 2026
You can track the 11 teams set to compete in Daejeon, South Korea from June 28 to July 12.
Bracket Stage Entrants
| Region | Team | How They Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| China (LPL) | Bilibili Gaming | Split 2 Playoffs Champion |
| Top Esports | Split 2 Playoffs Runner-Up | |
| South Korea (LCK) | Hanwha Life Esports | Road to MSI Winner |
| EMEA (LEC) | G2 Esports | Spring Playoffs Champion |
| Asia-Pacific (LCP) | Team Secret Whales | Split 2 Playoffs Champion |
| North America (LCS) | TBD | Spring Playoffs Champion |
| Brazil (CBLOL) | FURIA | Split 1 Playoffs Champion |
These teams move directly into the main bracket stage.
Play-In Stage Teams
- T1 (LCK) – Road to MSI Runner-Up
- Karmine Corp (LEC) – Spring Playoffs Runner-Up
- Deep Cross Gaming (LCP) – Championship Points Qualifier
- LYON / Team Liquid (LCS) – Spring Playoffs Runner-Up (lowest seed)
You will see these teams compete in best-of-five series, with Play-In winners advancing to the bracket stage.
