Chengdu to Host 2024 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational

The 2024 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) is scheduled to take place in Chengdu, China, from May 1 to May 19, 2024. This event marks the first time the city has hosted a global League of Legends tournament. As a significant incentive for participants, the winner of the MSI 2024 will receive a direct invitation to the 2024 League of Legends World Championship, which is slated to occur in Berlin, Paris, and London later in the year.

Chengdu’s selection as the host city aligns with its broader strategic goal to establish itself as a premier hub for the Chinese esports industry. The local government has committed to investing 240 million RMB (approximately $33.5 million USD) over the next three years to foster the growth of the sector. Furthermore, the city provides financial incentives for organizers, including an allowance of up to 5 million RMB (approximately $700,000 USD) for hosting large-scale international esports competitions.

The city has a history of supporting major gaming events, having previously hosted the World Cyber Games, the CrossFire Stars championship, and the Honor of Kings World Championship. By leveraging its existing infrastructure and aggressive public policy support, Chengdu aims to solidify its status as a central location for international competitive gaming. The announcement reflects a continued effort by Riot Games to rotate global events across key regional markets while integrating local government partnerships to facilitate large-scale tournament operations.