Riot Games has revealed the full programme for the MSI 2026 Fan Fest, a city-wide fan event running alongside the tournament in Daejeon's Expo Science Park. The festival takes place from July 3-6 and July 8-12, with daily hours from 3 PM to 8 PM and earlier opening at 1 PM during the finals weekend.
The lineup leans heavily into in-game immersion. A "Locke Theme Zone" recreates the Spirit Forest environment featured in the lore of new champion Locke and Vayne, complete with cosplayers on site during weekends. An adjacent booth lets fans preview the upcoming T1 World Championship 2025 victory skins ahead of their official release. A "Riot Arcade" zone features themed minigames including a Baron Smite challenge and a spirit-banishing minigame, while a themed food truck area serves dishes inspired by Runeterra recipes.
Daejeon itself gets star billing. The 90-metre Hanbit Tower at the centre of the venue will host a nightly media façade show projecting Teemo mushrooms, the MSI logo, and the championship trophy across the structure. Riot Games also unveiled a collaboration with the city's mascot, Kkumdori, who will appear wearing a Teemo hat as the centrepiece of the official MSI Daejeon merchandise.
