When does the 2024 League of Legends MSI start: date, time and qualified teams

The time between major League of Legends tournaments has arrived. After last November’s World Finals, the Mid-Season Invitational is the first opportunity for League of Legends fans to get their look on the best teams of this game. With less than a week to go before the tournament kicks off, it’s time to clear up any doubts you may have: how will this tournament work, who will participate, when will the matches be played, and when will they be held? Here is all the information you need.

What does the MSI mean to the competitive format of League of Legends?

This year, the stakes are high at the MSI, as the team that wins the championship will secure the top spot at the World Championship, “which counts as an additional slot for their region. The next best performing region at MSI will also secure an additional slot at Worlds for their region.,” according to the official MSI 2024 website.

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When does the 2024 League of Legends MSI begin?

The MSI Tournament will begin on May 1 and will have its grand finale on May 19. It has two phases, the first being the Play-Ins, which will be held from May 1 to 5, while the Bracket Stage will be held in two stages, the first from May 7 to 12, and the second from May 14 to 19.

The event, which will be held in Chengdu, China, will have some complicated schedules for our continent. All Play-In Stage matches will begin at 1:00 am PT / 4:00 am ET, while Bracket Stage matches will begin at 2:00 am PT / 5:00 am ET. Get your coffee ready or go to bed early. Matches will be available on watch.lolesports.com.

Which teams are competing in the League of Legends MSI?

CHINA – LPL

KOREA – LCK

EUROPE – LEC

NORTH AMERICA – LCS

ASIA PACIFIC – PCS

BRAZIL – CBLOL

LATIN AMERICA – LLA

VIETNAM – VCS