Suwon Confirmed as Host City for 2027 League of Legends World Championship

The main tournament of the 2027 League of Legends World Championship (Worlds), the world's largest esports event, will be held in Suwon, establishing Suwon as a true global esports hub.

Suwon Special City (Mayor Lee Jae-joon) announced on November 14 that the knockout stage (quarterfinals and semifinals) of the 2027 League of Legends World Championship will be held at the Suwon Convention Center from November 2 to 7, 2027, for six days.

The 2027 League of Legends World Championship will feature 19 teams from six regional leagues worldwide, and Suwon City estimates that the main tournament will draw approximately 48,000 spectators (8,000 per day).

Mayor Lee Jae-joon of Suwon Special City stated, "Hosting the knockout stage of the 2027 League of Legends World Championship, a global esports festival, in Suwon is a result of our city's cultural and tourism capabilities being recognized worldwide. We will prepare thoroughly so that esports fans from around the world will be captivated by Suwon's charm and deliver an unforgettable experience."

Suwon passed the first-stage screening for hosting the event in April and underwent proposal review and on-site inspection in July. After a third round of final screening, the city was selected as the preferred negotiation city in August and was confirmed as the host city on November 14.

League of Legends, developed by U.S.-based Riot Games, is a strategy game played by over 100 million users monthly on a global basis and was adopted as an official event for the Asian Games in 2022 and 2026.

The League of Legends World Championship, held once annually, is gaining worldwide popularity and is referred to as the Worlds (esports' World Cup).

The 2026 League of Legends World Championship semifinals held at Gwangju Women's University saw 9,000 seats sell out in the early stages over two days, demonstrating significant promotional and economic effects for the host city.