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League of Legends World Championships relocated to Europe

Riot Games has announced that the 2021 League of Legends World Championships has been officially relocated from China to Europe.

Details surrounding the event, such as an exact location of where in Europe the tournament will take place, have not been revealed.

League of Legends World Championships
(ESI Illustration) Image credit: Riot Games

In an announcement video posted by Riot Games, John Needham, the publisher’s Global Head of Esports, detailed that “accessibility for the highest number of teams and their best players” will be a key factor in where the tournament will take place.