South Korea’s capital, Seoul, has budgeted 1.37 Billion Won (~$1.03m) to host the 2027 League of Legends World Championship (LoL Worlds) final. Back in March, the Korean eSports Association (KeSPA) released tentative LoL Worlds 2027 dates while searching for host cities. Now, reports from Korean media outlet Jeonnam Ilbo claim that Seoul has been named the preferred host for next year’s finals. However, no official decision has yet been made by Riot Games who are reportedly negotiating with the Seoul Metropolitan Government. 🚨 South Korea's capital, Seoul, is reportedly in the final stages of talks with Riot Games to host the LoL Worlds 2027 finals. 🇰🇷 The Seoul government has also set aside a budget of roughly $1 million for the event.https://t.co/fd2La97TLg — The Esports Radar (@theesportsradar) November 12, 2026 LoL Worlds 2027 in Korea Next year will mark the fourth time South Korea has hosted LoL Worlds; only the USA and Euope have hosted more (five). Previously, KeSPA was only looking for hosts for the Knockouts Stages for next year’s tournament. This suggests that the Play-Ins and Swiss Stage will take place at Riot’s own LoL Park venue in Seoul. Meanwhile, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has added around $1m to next year’s budget through its ‘Hosting Global Game Tournaments’ project. This is a similar deal to that which will see BLAST receive $2m for hosting a 2028 Counter-Strike Major in Las Vegas. 2027년 롤드컵 결승 서울서 열린다…고척돔·서울아레나 제안 https://t.co/ZcPhVO5Cfy 서울시가 내년 한국에서 열리는 ‘리그 오브 레전드(LoL) 월드 챔피언십’(롤드컵) 결승전 유치를 위해 라이엇게임즈와 최종 협상을 진행하고 있다. 후보 경기장으로는 고척스카이돔과 서울아레나를 제안했다. 서울… — 식곰 (@sicgom_esports) November 11, 2026 Fancy yourself an esports expert? Start trading with a $20 deposit at Polymarket and receive a $50 bonus! For LoL Worlds 2027, the 25,000-capacity Gocheok Sky Dome venue is being considered for the final. This is the same arena that hosted the 2023 Worlds final between T1 and Weibo Gaming. The Jeonnam Ilbo report suggests that there are also already plans for an accompanying fan festival. The 2023 Worlds edition was held in Gwanghwamun Square with an estimated 130,000 visitors. What country would you like to see Riot host an international LoL tournament in? Let us know your thoughts on the Insider Gaming Discord. Meanwhile, K/DA and True Damage have been confirmed for the LoL Worlds 2026 opening ceremony. And for even more Insider Gaming delivered directly to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter. An esports journalist for nine years with a focus on LoL Jack has written for national newspapers, interviewed major names, and driven people mad with puns. He's most proud of… MOBILE APP Level Up Your Gaming News Real-time news, exclusive podcasts, push alerts, and a better reading experience. Available on iOS & Android
