LOL: MSI 2022 rises in South Korea

Finally it is official: the MSI 2022 takes place in South Korea, more precisely in the port city of Busan. It is already the 7th MSI that will rise in the League of Legends Esport. At the tournament, only teams from eleven will compete against each other this year instead of hitherto twelve regions. The Russian LCL is sanctioned and sends no representative.

It is particularly pleasing, on the other hand, the news that for the first time since the LOL World Cup 2019, fans should be on site again. After a group stage, it is about a so-called "Rumble phase" in the K.O.-phase to the grand finale. Last year, the Chinese team won RNG. At that time, the prize pool was $ 250,000 - this year is expected with a similar amount.

T1 already in the favorite role?

The worldwide qualifications for the MSI are currently running. In Europe, u.a. Rogue and Fnatic are on course. Particular attention can be paid to the Korean Lck. There, T1 seems unbeatable to her superstar 'Faker'.

With 18-0 victories, they dominate the Spring Split and hurry from victory to victory. For the Korean organization, the venue is certainly a great motivation. 2021 They failed unhappy in the qualification. Although the LOL World Cup in South Korea was held in 2014 and 2018, it is the first MSI that will take place in the Esport's enthusiastic country.

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