League of Legends fans worldwide have reason to celebrate as Riot Games officially announced that the 2024 World Championship, the biggest event of the League of Legends esports calendar, will be hosted in London, United Kingdom. The prestigious event will culminate with the grand finals held at The O2, one of the world’s most renowned entertainment venues.
The O2: A grand stage for the grand finale
The O2, often referred to as the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination, is set to become the epicenter of League of Legends competition in 2024. With a seating capacity exceeding 15,000 spectators, it ranks as the second-largest venue in the United Kingdom, promising to accommodate a massive audience of esports enthusiasts.
The O2 is renowned for hosting a myriad of high-profile events, including concerts by global music icons like Adele, Beyoncé, and U2, as well as major sporting extravaganzas, such as the ATP tennis season finales.
Measuring an astonishing 365 meters in diameter, The O2 stands as one of the largest dome structures worldwide, providing a fitting backdrop for the League of Legends World Championship finals. The venue’s unrivaled scale and status make it an ideal setting for the pinnacle of competitive League of Legends.
London: A hub for Esports enthusiasm
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, expressed his excitement about London’s selection as the host city for the 2024 World Championship Finals. He noted, “London is a leading destination for esports, and it’s fantastic that we will host the League of Legends World Championship Finals next year.
It will bring together esports fans from across the globe and also showcase our capital’s cutting-edge gaming industry. I will continue to do all I can to support esports development and growth in London, as we build a better London for everyone.”
The decision to bring the World Championship to London underscores the city’s prominence in the global esports scene. The 2023 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI), held in London, received an overwhelming response from fans who demonstrated their passion and energy throughout the tournament.
The 2024 World Championship will further solidify London’s status as a hub for esports enthusiasts, offering an unparalleled opportunity for fans to witness the best of League of Legends on their home turf.
Capacity expansion: Doubling the live audience
The choice of The O2 as the venue for the 2024 World Championship Finals represents a substantial increase in seating capacity compared to the 2023 MSI tournament, which took place at the Copper Box Arena in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with a capacity of 7,500. With The O2’s impressive capacity of over 15,000, the 2024 Finals will accommodate at least double the number of live spectators. This expanded seating capacity is expected to meet the high demand from fans eager to witness the crowning moment of the League of Legends competitive season.
Notably, the last time the United Kingdom hosted a stage of the World Championship was during the Quarterfinals in 2015 at the SSE Arena in Wembley, now known as the OVO Arena Wembley. The return of this prestigious esports event to the UK after nearly a decade highlights the growing popularity of League of Legends and esports in general.
Riot Games has also unveiled the date for the highly anticipated 2024 World Championship Finals. Mark your calendars for November 2, 2024, as the day when the world’s best League of Legends teams will clash on the grand stage at The O2. This event promises to be a thrilling spectacle for esports enthusiasts, offering a chance to witness the crowning of the 2024 World Champion.
Ticket sales for the 2024 World Championship will be announced at a later date in 2024. Fans can expect further information on additional dates, host cities, and venues for the 2024 World Championship to be shared soon, as Riot Games continues to build excitement for the upcoming esports extravaganza.
