Seoul to Host 2027 LoL Worlds Final!

Seoul has officially secured the hosting rights for the 2027 League of Legends (LoL) World Championship final. This announcement was made by Riot Games at their 2026 LoL Showcase in New York. It marks the first time the LoL Worlds final will be held in Seoul since 2023.

The 2027 event will be split between two major South Korean cities. The crucial quarterfinals and semifinals are slated to take place at the Suwon Convention Center in Gyeonggi Province. Following these matches, the grand final will be hosted at the upcoming Seoul Arena, a large-scale cultural facility located in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu.

This selection is expected to bring significant economic benefits to Seoul. The 2023 Worlds, also held in Seoul, generated an estimated economic impact of $555,000,000, attracting around 200,000 visitors. The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to develop the 2027 event into a global festival, integrating it with the city's cultural and tourism offerings and stimulating local businesses.

The city has been actively pursuing this hosting opportunity, submitting a bid proposal and undergoing on-site evaluations by Riot Games. Following confirmation as the preferred negotiation city in August, Seoul finalized the arrangements through detailed discussions, with an official contract signing anticipated soon.