By Colin Rhoads Format MSI takes a whole new look this year with a new format, more games, and more on the line for international competitions. The 2021 Mid-Season Invitational’s group stage will commence on Thursday, May 6 at 8am CT in Iceland. The group stage will compose of best-of-one round robins with the top…

Published: May 12, 2021

By Colin Rhoads

Format

MSI takes a whole new look this year with a new format, more games, and more on the line for international competitions. The 2021 Mid-Season Invitational’s group stage will commence on Thursday, May 6 at 8am CT in Iceland. The group stage will compose of best-of-one round robins with the top two teams from each group advancing to the rumble stage. The six teams will compete in a double round-robin in the rumble on May 14. The top four teams will advance to the semi-finals on May 21 and 22.  

Prizing

While Worlds takes the cake for the biggest event of the year, MSI could now influence a region’s performance. The winner of MSI 2021 will grant that team’s region an additional team spot at Worlds. Oh and not to mention the over $1,000,000 prize pool. 

Groups

• Group A

Royal Never Give Up (LPL)

Unicorns of Love (LCL)

Pentanet.GG (LCO)

• Group B

Mad Lions (LEC)

PSG Talons (PSG)

İstanbul WildCats (TCL)

PaiN Gaming (CBLOL

• Group C 

DAMWON Gaming (LCK)

Cloud 9 (LCS)

DetonatioN FocusMe (LJL)

Infinity Esports ( LLA)

How to Watch 

You can catch all the action on the official MSI stream at https://www.twitch.tv/riotgames. 

Due to recent patches and bugs Gwen and Viego will be disabled for the entirety of the tournament.