The stage is set for League of Legends MSI 2024, with representatives from almost all regions around the globe locked in. With the new tournament format, the stakes are now higher than ever. A total of 12 teams are competing in the tournament which will take place in Chengdu, China from May 1 to May 19, 2024.
While familiar faces will grace the tournament, there will also be new contenders vying for victory. Notably, the reigning MSI champions, JDG, cannot defend their title as they were eliminated by Top Esports in the LPL Spring 2024 lower bracket finals. Nonetheless, the tournament is packed with powerhouse teams ready to dominate the Rift.
Here are our top picks to win the tournament.
The LCK giants are among the heavy favorites to win the MSI this year. Following a dominating Spring split performance, the team achieved a historic feat becoming the first-ever LCK team to win four domestic titles in a row.
Despite past struggles to replicate their domestic success on the international stage, Gen.G's exceptional macro play is poised to propel them to their first-ever MSI title. Headed by the super midlaner Chovy and their stellar young talent Peyz, this season's roster boasts a fresh lineup with the addition of LCK superstars Kiin, Lehends, and Canyon.
BLG has emerged as a consistently strong team both in domestic and international tournaments since 2023. With a runner-up finish at last year's MSI and a 3rd/4th place finish at Worlds, the team has demonstrated its prowess on the global stage. While they have been overshadowed in the past by LPL giants JDG, this narrative has shifted in 2024 as they appear poised to surpass their former rivals.
BLG kept most of their core roster from last year with the addition of the knight,
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