Right before the start of the 2024 season, Riot Games has outlined the entire competitive League of Legends<\/em> year for players and fans alike, including the specific dates for both the 2024 Mid-Season Invitational and the 2024 World Championship<\/strong>.<\/p>
Last year, these two major international tournaments underwent massive format changes that were generally well-received by the viewer base, including a two-team expansion and bracket stage for MSI, and an additional Swiss stage for Worlds<\/a> that helped add even more hype to the tournament by having the best teams face each other all the way to the knockout stage.<\/p>
This year, the two events are being connected in a major way. The winner of MSI will be awarded a guaranteed spot at Worlds<\/a>, which will also count as an extra slot for their region. Although they must qualify for the playoffs in the subsequent 2024 Summer Split, this should be a major incentive for teams to perform exceptionally well at the tournament and beyond.<\/p>