Riot Games will hold 2026 Wild Rounds: SMASH (hereinafter SMASH) from November 21 to 22 at S-Factory in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. All 2,800 advance reservation tickets sold out within just one day of reservations opening.
SMASH is a global community event bringing together players and creators of the mobile MOBA game League of Legends: Wild Rift (hereinafter Wild Rift). This marks the first time the event is being held in South Korea, featuring a global community tournament alongside K/DA-themed experiential programs.
Advance reservations opened on Naver Booking at 4 p.m. on the 4th. Even after reservations close, canceled tickets can still be booked, and a limited amount of on-site registration will also be available on the day of the event.
Neko Gaming, who won the Wari Wari Brawl 2026 in August, will represent South Korea in the tournament. A creator event match will also take place, and on November 22, League of Legends esports pros "ShowMaker" Heo Su and "Smash" Shin Geum-jae will participate in a Legend All-Star Match. On the same day, an influencer match featuring singer Jung Dong-ha and YouTuber Testerhoon will also be held.
A Q&A session where local players can directly interact with developers, as well as a cosplayer parade, will take place on-site. The K/DA-themed area will feature three mini-games, including a step-pad rhythm game played to "POP/STARS" and "FIRESTARTER." A styling zone, a Wild Rift battle zone, and a Photoism booth will also be operated.
Visitors who complete the on-site stamp mission will receive a limited-edition string bag and a pin badge in their design of choice. Attendees who participate in a survey will be awarded a specially made "Akali" photocard on a first-come, first-served basis.
Detailed information about the event can be found on the official Wild Rift Korea Instagram page.
