Seoul Budgets $1 Million for 2027 LoL Worlds Final

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has allocated 1.369 billion South Korean won, about $1 million, in its 2027 budget for global gaming events. Most of the funding is expected to support the League of Legends World Championship knockout stage and related fan activities.

The proposed budget would cover venue rental, accommodation assistance for players and visitors, and a fan festival with game demonstrations and live performances. The knockout stage includes the quarterfinals, semifinals and grand final.

South Korea is confirmed as the host country for the 2027 World Championship. Earlier in 2026, Riot Games and the Korea e-Sports Association opened a bidding process for cities seeking to host the knockout stage. Seoul emerged as the preferred candidate, but the agreement has not been finalised.

Several Seoul venues are being considered, including Gocheok Sky Dome, which hosted the 2023 World Championship final. Other possible locations include arenas with capacity for at least 10,000 spectators.

Riot Games and the Seoul Metropolitan Government have not announced a deadline for completing the agreement. Based on the timing of previous host announcements, confirmation could come between late November 2026 and early January 2027. No schedule has been set.

If Seoul is confirmed, it will host World Championship matches for the fourth time. The tournament’s most recent final in the city took place in 2023. The 2025 edition was held in China, where South Korean team T1 won the title. The 2026 championship is underway in the United States, with matches scheduled in Texas and New York.

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Reviewed and fact-checked by Alex Panasenko on November 12.