MSI 2026 is almost here. The biggest international League of Legends event before Worlds kicks off in just weeks β and it's happening in South Korea. If you follow the LCK, T1, Gen.G, or any of the teams competing, you're going to want to save every match you can.
Here's everything you need to know about MSI 2026, and how to download the VODs before they disappear.
MSI 2026 β Key Facts
MSI 2026 runs from June 28 to July 12, 2026 at Daejeon Convention Center II in Daejeon, South Korea. 11 teams from six regions compete across two stages, every match Bo5 with Fearless Draft. Defending champion Gen.G goes for a never-done three-peat on home soil.
The Play-in Stage runs June 28 to July 1. The Bracket Stage runs July 3 to 6 and July 8 to 12. The Upper Final is July 9, Lower Final July 11, and Grand Final July 12.
This is the first time Daejeon has ever hosted an international LoL event. Not Seoul, not Busan β Daejeon. A fresh venue for what's shaping up to be one of the most competitive MSIs in years.
Teams to Watch
11 teams from six regions β LCK x2, LCS x2, LEC x2, LPL x2, LCP x2, and CBLOL x1.
Gen.G (LCK) β defending MSI champion, going for a historic three-peat on home soil. The favorites.
T1 (LCK) β with Faker still at the top of his game, T1 can never be counted out. The most watched team in Korean streaming history.
Bilibili Gaming (LPL) β winners of First Stand 2026, entering MSI with maximum momentum and a mastery of Fearless Draft.
Hanwha Life Esports (LCK) β First Stand 2025 champions, CHZZK exclusive streaming partner. Any HLE match is exclusive CHZZK content.
G2 Esports (LEC) β the main European hope, having shown they can trade punches with the best Asian teams.
Why MSI 2026 VODs Disappear Fast
MSI matches broadcast live on CHZZK β Korea's official LCK streaming platform. After each match day, VODs get uploaded to the official CHZZK LCK channel.
The problem: they don't stay up forever. CHZZK removes older match VODs periodically, and individual streamer co-streams (like Wolf, phonics1, or other Korean casters covering MSI) get deleted within 24-48 hours β often faster during high-traffic tournament periods.
If you want the full match VOD β not just highlights β you need to download it while it's available.
How to Download MSI 2026 VODs
Vodloader supports CHZZK downloads directly. No Korean account needed, works from any country.
Steps:
- Open the CHZZK VOD page for the match you want
- Copy the URL from your browser
- Go to vodloader.com
- Paste the URL and click download
- Choose your quality and save
For long matches β Bo5 series can run 3-4 hours β use the cloud download option. Vodloader processes it on their servers and you download the finished file when it's ready.
MSI 2026 Schedule at a Glance
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Stage | June 28 β July 1 |
| Bracket Stage Block 1 | July 3 β July 6 |
| Bracket Stage Block 2 | July 8 β July 12 |
| Upper Final | July 9 |
| Lower Final | July 11 |
| Grand Final | July 12 |
What's at Stake
The MSI 2026 winner earns a direct Worlds 2026 qualification spot. The runner-up's region also gains an additional fourth Worlds seed. Every match matters β a loss in the Bracket Stage could end a team's entire international run for the year.
Worlds 2026 follows in October-November in the USA β Swiss Stage in Allen, Texas, Knockout Stage November 3-8, and Grand Final at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on November 14. MSI is the warmup. Worlds is the main event.
Don't Miss a Match
MSI 2026 starts June 28. The VODs will go up on CHZZK after each match β and they won't stay there indefinitely. Download the matches you care about while they're available.