The First Stand: Brazil and Southeast Asia will receive LoL events again!

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The First Stand is officially coming to Brazil and a Southeast Asian country in 2026 and 2027.

2017 and 2019 saw no international tournaments for minor regions like Brazil and Southeast Asia in the MSI scene. But starting from now, due to The First Stand, these lesser-known areas can expect to host significant events over the coming years.

The First Stand 2026: Brazil

Eight years have passed since Brazil last hosted an international League of Legends competition. Back in 2017, the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) took place in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In a thrilling match, the team once known as SK Telecom T1, now simply called T1, emerged victorious against the European squad, G2 Esports, with a score of 3-1.

2022 stood out among Brazilian sports enthusiasts due to Ronaldo Fenômeno, a highly acclaimed Brazilian football legend, presenting a medal to Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok. In that championship, Lee “Wolf” Jae-wan, now a retired esports player and streamer for T1, was crowned MVP.

The First Stand to enter Southeast Asia

The upcoming third installment of “The First Stand” tournament is scheduled to take place in Southeast Asia; however, the specific venue remains undisclosed at this time. Interestingly, it’s worth noting that a single South Asian nation has previously hosted an international League of Legends event. The Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2019 spanned across Vietnam, Taiwan, and three cities: Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, and Taipei.

That year, G2 Esports successfully avenged their previous losses by defeating Team Liquid in a 3-0 sweep, making them the inaugural champions of MSI. Rasmus “Caps” Winther, who remains an active member of the team, was named the MVP.

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2025-01-09 00:40