The League of Legends MSI 2024 Play-In stage roars to life, where eight teams clash for the right to advance to the prestigious Bracket Stage.
With the winner of MSI now qualifying for Worlds and the runner-up’s region securing an additional seed, the stakes are higher than ever. This opening act promises high-octane LoL esports action as regional champions — including the Worlds 2023 champion T1 — vie for a shot at glory.
Last year saw a significant format change with more teams joining the competition. The number of representatives from major regions like LCS, LEC, LCK, and LPL doubled to two each.
The format also shifted to a Play-In Stage and Bracket Stage with a double elimination format, a first for LoL esports.
Here’s all you need to know about the MSI 2024 play-in stage, including the schedule, results, standings, format, participating teams, and how to catch the matches.
MSI 2024 tournament stages and dates
| TOURNAMENT STAGE | DATES |
| Play-In Stage | May 1-5 |
| Bracket Stage (first half) | May 7-12 |
| Bracket Stage (second half) | May 14-18 |
| Final | May 19 |
MSI 2024 Play-In Stage schedule and results
Matches start at 4 p.m. GMT+8 | 1 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. CET daily.
Play-In Stage schedule and results
May 1
| TEAM | SCHEDULE | TEAM |
| FlyQuest | 4 p.m. GMT+8 | 1 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. CET | PSG Talon |
| T1 | 7 p.m. GMT+8 | 4 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. CET | Estral Esports |
May 2
| TEAM | SCHEDULE | TEAM |
| Fnatic | 4 p.m. GMT+8 | 1 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. CET | GAM Esports |
| Top Esports | 7 p.m. GMT+8 | 4 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. CET | LOUD |
May 3
| TEAM | SCHEDULE | TEAM |
| TBD | 4 p.m. GMT+8 | 1 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. CET | TBD |
| TBD | 7 p.m. GMT+8 | 4 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. CET | TBD |
May 4
| TEAM | SCHEDULE | TEAM |
| TBD | 4 p.m. GMT+8 | 1 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. CET | TBD |
| TBD | 7 p.m. GMT+8 | 4 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. CET | TBD |
May 5
| TEAM | SCHEDULE | TEAM |
| TBD | 4 p.m. GMT+8 | 1 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. CET | TBD |
| TBD | 7 p.m. GMT+8 | 4 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. CET | TBD |
Eight teams competing in MSI 2024 play-in stage
| LEAGUE AND QUALIFICATION PATH | TEAMS QUALIFIED FOR MSI 2024 |
| EMEA — LEC 2024 championship points | Fnatic |
| Korea — LCK Spring 2024 runner-up | T1 |
| China — LPL Spring 2024 runner-up | Top Esports |
| North America — LCS Spring 2024 runner-up | FlyQuest |
| Taiwan/Hong Kong/Macau/Southeast Asia/Oceania — PCS Spring 2024 champion | PSG Talon |
| Vietnam — VCS Spring 2024 champion | GAM Esports |
| Brazil — CBLOL Split 1 2024 champion | LOUD |
| Latin America — LLA Opening Season 2024 champion | Estral Esports |
Where to watch MSI 2024
With the winner securing a coveted Worlds spot and the runner-up’s region getting an extra seed, MSI 2024 boasts the highest stakes ever. League of Legends esports fans won’t want to miss this thrilling mid-year tournament, streamed on Riot Games’ official Twitch and YouTube channels.
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