by Kia KahaThe 2016 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) is a tournament being hosted by Riot Games between the Spring and Summer splits of the 2016 League season. It will feature the Spring’s winners from the NA LCS, EU LCS, LPL, LCK, and the LMS, plus the winner of the 2016 International Wild Card Invitational.
Group Stage — May 4-8
Double Round Robin
– Top four teams proceed to Knockout Stage
Knockout Stage — May 13-15
Single Elimination Tournament
– All matches are Best of 5
–The teams who advance to the Knockout Stage will earn one of top four seeds for their region at the 2016 World Championship.
Single Elimination Tournament
– All matches are Best of 5
–The teams who advance to the Knockout Stage will earn one of top four seeds for their region at the 2016 World Championship.
Participating teams:
| SKT T1 | Royal Never Give Up |
| G2 Esports | Counter Logic Gaming |
| Flash Wolves | SuperMassive eSports |
