Riot Games has announced right after the end of League of Legends Worlds 2023 that next year Worlds 2024 will be held in the United Kingdom. The finals of League of Legends Worlds 2024 will be held in The O2 in London.
“We’re thrilled to bring the World Final to the UK for the first time. Worlds is a global celebration of the best of League of Legends, and London’s rich history and modern metropolis is a perfect backdrop for the biggest stage in our sport. We were blown away by the passion and energy from fans in London throughout the 2023 Mid-Season Invitational, and we’re eager to welcome them to the O2 where our finalists will take the same stage as the many icons who preceded them.”
-Naz Aletaha,Global Head of LoL Esports.
The 2023 MSI tournament was held in London’s Copper Box Arena, located in Queen
Elizabeth Olympic Park. The event saw a 58% increase in Year-over-Year viewership from
MSI 2022. The last time the UK hosted a Worlds stop was in the Quarterfinals in 2015 at the SSE Arena in Wembley, now known as the OVO Arena Wembley.
The O2 is the UK’s second-highest seating capacity venue and is renowned for hosting
legendary artists and bands, including the likes of Adele, Beyoncé, and U2, as well as
major sporting events including NBA games and ATP tennis season finales. The colossal
dome structure spans 365 meters in diameter, making it one of the largest of its kind in
the world. The O2 is an unmistakable part of London’s stunning skyline.
“London is a leading destination for esports, and it’s fantastic that we will host the League of Legends World Championship Finals next year. It will bring together esports fans from across the globe and also showcase our capital’s cutting edge gaming industry. I will continue to do all I can to support esports development and growth in London, as we build a better London for everyone.”
-Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London
Ticket sales for the 2024 World Final, to be held on 2 November 2024, with details announced at a later date in 2024. Other dates, cities, and venues for Worlds 2024 will be shared soon.
