World Star Challengers Invitational 2026 to bring 16 Tier‑2 LoL teams global

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Riot Games and TJ Sports announced the World Star Challengers Invitational (WSCI) 2026, an inaugural international League of Legends event for Tier‑2 teams. The tournament will feature 16 Tier‑2 squads from Asia, Europe and the Americas and will take place in September 2026. This is the first time Tier‑2 teams will compete on a shared global stage rather than only in region‑locked tournaments.

• Event organizers: Riot Games and TJ Sports announced the inaugural World Star Challengers Invitational (WSCI) 2026.
• Field size and regions: the tournament will include 16 Tier‑2 League of Legends teams from Asia, Europe and the Americas.
• Timing: the WSCI is scheduled for September 2026.
• Significance: this is the first international, multi‑region event that brings Tier‑2 teams together on one stage, breaking the scene’s historical regional confinement.