Riot Launches World Star Challengers Invitational 2026, a First Global Event for Tier 2 League of Legends Teams

Riot Games and TJ Sports have announced the World Star Challengers Invitational (WSCI) 2026 , a new international League of Legends tournament that will bring together, for the first time, 16 Tier 2 teams from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. In the past, the Tier 2 scene has remained confined to regional boundaries, and this event is intended to give up-and-coming players the opportunity to play against teams from outside their home regions. WSCI 2026 will take place from September 20 to October