Riot Games revealed that the 2024 League of Legends World Championship (Lol Worlds) finals will take place in London, UK, in November.
The LoL Worlds 2024 Finals will be held at The O2, the world's most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination, in the fall of 2024, as the climax of the world's largest esports tournament.
Naz Aletaha, Global Head of LoL Esports, said:
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.
To recall, the 2023 MSI tournament was hosted at the Copper Box Arena in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The event witnessed a 58% rise in viewership year over year from MSI 2022. The last time the UK hosted a Worlds stop was in 2015, when the SSE Arena in Wembley, now renamed as the OVO Arena Wembley, held the Quarterfinals.
The O2 is the UK's second-largest seating capacity facility, showcasing legendary singers and bands such as Adele, Beyoncé, and U2, as well as significant sporting events like NBA games and ATP tennis season finales. The massive dome construction spans 365 meters in circumference, making it one of the world's largest of its sort. The O2 is an undeniable feature of London's breathtaking skyline.
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, said:
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.
Ticket sales for the 2024 World Final, which will take place on November 2, 2024, will be announced later in the year.
Other Worlds 2024 dates, cities, and venues will be announced soon. You can follow @lolesports with the hashtag #Worlds2024 and visit lolesports.com for further information.
For those unaware, the League of Legends World Championship, often known as Worlds, is the pinnacle of LoL Esports competition, with elite teams from around the world competing for the title of world champion. The month-long tournament is held after the end of the regular season in a different host region each year, and qualifying teams from professional leagues all around the world compete.
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