MSI 2024 Format, Venue, and Ticket Information: Your Ultimate Guide

Riot Games has unveiled the structure for the upcoming Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2024, along with important details such as the venue, schedule, and pricing for tickets. Scheduled to run from May 1st to the 19th, this prestigious League of Legends tournament will captivate audiences at the Chengdu Financial City Performing Arts Center. Marking a notable first, this year’s MSI will introduce Chengdu, China as a host city for an international League of Legends esports competition.

The anticipation for MSI 2024 will ramp up following the League of Legends Pro League (LPL) Spring final on April 20, 2024, when the MSI 2024 Draw Show is set to occur. This event will set the stage for the battles to come, as teams learn their group placements and begin strategizing for the matches that will unfold in the heart of Chengdu.

MSI 2024 Timeline

• Play-In Stage: May 1-5
• First Half of Bracket Stage: May 7-12
• Second Half of Bracket Stage: May 14-18
• Championship Match: May 19

Mid-Season Invitational 2024 Structure

The Initial Competition Phase

At the onset of the MSI 2024, eight teams, comprising the second-seeded squads from the major regions (LCK, LPL, LEC, and LCS) alongside the champions from emerging regions (LLA, CBLOL, PCS, and VCS), will clash in the initial phase. This segment utilizes a dual best-of-three format with double-elimination rules to discern the victorious teams that will progress.

The Knockout Competition Phase

The concluding phase of MSI 2024 will witness the integration of the top seeds from LCK, LPL, LEC, and LCS, who join the fray alongside the four teams advancing from the initial phase. This stage features a high-stakes single best-of-five double-elimination competition, with the grand finale scheduled for May 19. The victor of this stage not only claims the MSI 2024 title but also secures an additional World Championship entry for their home region.

MSI 2024 Admission Details

Ticket tiers for the 2024 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) vary for each stage of the event, with prices ranging as follows:

• Play-In Stage (May 1-5): ¥288 – ¥428 (US$39-59)
• Bracket Stage – Early Rounds (May 7-12): ¥268 – ¥798 (US$37-109)
• Bracket Stage – Later Rounds (May 14-18): ¥288 – ¥1,088 (US$39-149)
• Championship Match (May 19): ¥488 – ¥1,388 (US$67-190)

Prospective attendees can purchase tickets starting from April 1, 11 p.m. PDT | April 2, 1 a.m. CST | April 2, 2 p.m. GMT+8. The exact link for sales will be shared once the ticket platform is active.

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