Riot Opens Registration for Wild Rift's 2026 Wild Rounds: SMASH in Seoul
The two-day community event runs November 21-22 at Espace Factory in Seongsu-dong, with Neko Gaming representing Korea in the global tournament.
Riot Games has unveiled '2026 Wild Rounds: SMASH', a global community event for League of Legends: Wild Rift, and opened pre-registration on November 4, according to game.donga.com. The event will run from November 21 to November 22 at Espace Factory in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, the first time it is held in Korea.
The programme includes a global community tournament in which Neko Gaming, winner of 'Wild Wild Brawl 2026', represents Korea, alongside creator event matches, a developer Q&A session and a cosplayer parade.
On November 22, a Legend All-Star match will feature pro players ShowMaker (Heo Su) and Smash (Shin Geum-jae), followed by an influencer match with singer Jeong Dong-ha and YouTuber Testerhoon.
K/DA zones and on-site rewards
Visitors can play three K/DA-themed mini-games, including a stepping rhythm game set to 'POP/STARS' and 'Firestarter', and visit a styling zone, a Wild Rift battle zone and photo booths. Those who complete a stamp mission receive a limited string bag and a pin badge, and survey participants receive a special Akali photocard on a first-come basis.
Pre-registration opened at 4 p.m. on November 4 via Naver Booking, and all 2,800 tickets were booked within a day. Admission is free, and cancellations may be rebooked.
Wild Rift launched in 2020 as the mobile version of League of Legends, after being first announced at the League of Legends 10th anniversary event. The 'Wild Wild Brawl 2026' tournament, won by Neko Gaming, took place in August 2026.
Quick answers
When and where is 2026 Wild Rounds: SMASH?
It runs November 21-22 at Espace Factory in Seongsu-dong, Seoul.
How much does admission cost?
Admission is free; tickets were booked through Naver Booking, and cancellations may be rebooked.
Who represents Korea in the global tournament?
Neko Gaming, the winning team of 'Wild Wild Brawl 2026'.