Summary:
- The Top South Korean team, T1, will host two Home Ground events in 2026 as part of the LCK Road Show.
- Both venues can hold 15,000 people and will have regular season League of Legends matches, plus activities for fans like meeting the players during the event.
- T1 COO Josh Woongki Ahn said earlier that Home Ground events made $1.4-2 million from ticket sales, and the team hopes to one day hold an event at Las Vegas’ Sphere venue.
Good news for T1 fans! You will have two chances to meet them live. T1 announced that the team will hold two Home Ground events this year. This setup lets them be the home team for regular-season League of Legends matches outside the usual LoL Park studio. They are bringing major live events to various locations across South Korea, triggering excitement among the fans.
2026 Event Schedule and Venue Details
The first T1 Home Ground event will take place from April 24-26, 2026. It will be held at Inspire Arena in Incheon. This venue, which has a 15,000-seat capacity, has proven capable of managing large-scale esports productions. This is, at the same time, providing the infrastructure necessary for extended multi-day tournaments and fan engagement activities.
The second Home Ground event runs from August 14-16, 2026, at Seoul’s iconic KSPO Dome. The same venue that hosted the record-breaking 2024 LCK Spring Finals. KSPO Dome will welcome fans again on September 12-13 to witness the crowning of the 2026 LCK Finals champion.
Both facilities share the same 15,000-seat capacity. Though T1 has not yet released ticketing information, pricing, or opponent announcements for either event, those details are expected in the coming weeks.
Financial Success and Revenue Generation
T1 COO Josh Woongki Ahn talked about how important Home Ground events are for the team’s growth in a recent interview with Chosun Money. Ahn said earlier Home Ground events made between $1.4 million and $2 million just from ticket sales, which is a big source of money besides sponsorships and prize winnings. These numbers show that Home Ground events are a good business idea and help the team rely less on outside funding.
The money made from past events has encouraged them to grow even more, with Ahn sharing big international plans for Home Ground. The COO said they want to hold a Home Ground event at the Sphere in Las Vegas in the next few years, using the venue’s advanced technology and worldwide fame to help the team become known outside Asia.
In the future, T1’s main goal is to build its own stadium. It would let them fully control the venue, schedule, and revenue from events. This is while avoiding rental fees and the issues that come with using other people’s facilities.
Part of Global Esports Regionalization Trend
The team’s Home Ground growth matches bigger industry trends toward more local events. The LEC announced a big Road Show expansion for 2026, with five three-day events run with local partners. Movistar KOI will hold three events in Barcelona and Madrid.
Meanwhile, Karmine Corp will run two French events, including one at their own stadium. Karmine Corp will host its first French Roadtrip at the Arènes d’Évry from April 24 to 26, 2026. This is happening on the exact same dates as T1’s first Inspire Arena event.
Final Thoughts
Having T1 host two Home Ground Events is definitely a good idea. This strategy strengthens professional teams’ local presence and community connections. It will grant fans more accessible opportunities to attend live matches without traveling to centralized broadcast facilities. As it continues its solid performance in the LCK Cup 2026, the organization builds momentum heading into its Home Ground schedule.
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