Wonju Secures 2026 LCK MSI Representative Selection Tournament... Boost to Local Economy Expected

Scheduled for June 12-14, 2026
to be held at Wonju Gymnasium
Approximately 15,000 domestic and international visitors expected

Wonju City in Gangwon Province has successfully secured the hosting rights for the '2026 LCK MSI Representative Selection Tournament.' The event is scheduled to take place at Wonju Gymnasium from June 12 to June 14, 2026.

Exterior view of Wonju Gymnasium. Provided by Wonju City

This tournament is the official competition to select the team that will participate in the 'MSI (Mid Season Invitational),' the most prestigious international esports tournament for League of Legends.

Wonju Gymnasium, the venue for the tournament, is the home stadium of the Wonju DB Promy professional basketball team and is the most recently constructed indoor sports facility in Korea. With its state-of-the-art amenities, it is expected to provide fans with an optimal viewing experience.

Over the three days of the tournament, approximately 15,000 people-including players, staff, and domestic and international fans-are expected to visit. This is anticipated to bring renewed vitality to local small businesses and the hospitality industry.

Won Kangsu, Mayor of Wonju, stated, "Since July of this year, we have worked closely with related organizations such as the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province and the Gangwon Tourism Organization to attract the tournament," adding, "By successfully hosting this event, we aim to establish Wonju as a major global esports city."

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