3Pre-IntermediateGeneralCulture

Big Gaming Event Starts in South Korea

The League of Legends MSI 2026 is happening now in South Korea. Eleven top teams from around the world are playing for a big prize. Fans everywhere are watching this exciting event.

1 min readLevel 3June 29, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

compete

/kəmˈpiːt/

verb

To try to win against other people or teams

“The teams will compete for the big prize.”

event

/ɪˈvent/

noun

Something important that is planned, like a game or show

“The sports event was very popular this year.”

region

/ˈriːdʒən/

noun

A large area of a country or the world

“Teams from each region want to win.”

prize

/praɪz/

noun

Something you get when you win, like money or a trophy

“The winner will get a big prize.”

exciting

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Making you feel happy and full of energy

“The game was very exciting to watch.”

follow

/ˈfɒləʊ/

verb

To watch or pay attention to something over time

“I follow my favorite team every week.”

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A big gaming event started this week. It is called MSI 2026. MSI means Mid-Season Invitational. The best League of Legends teams are there. They will compete for two weeks.

The event is in Daejeon, South Korea. Eleven teams from six regions are playing. Teams come from Korea, China, and Europe. Teams also come from North America and Brazil. The prize money is two million dollars.

Many fans watch the games online. The event runs until July 12. Every match is very exciting to watch. Millions of people will follow the results. This is one of gaming's biggest events.

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

1
Where is MSI 2026 taking place?
2
How many teams are playing at MSI 2026?
3
How much is the prize money?
4
When does the event end?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

1
Where is MSI 2026 happening?
2
How many teams are playing in the event?
3
How much is the prize money?
4
When does the event end?
5
What game are the teams playing?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

1
Do you like watching video games? Why or why not?
2
Have you ever played a video game with friends?
3
What is your favorite sport or game to watch?
4
Do you think gaming is a real sport? Why?
5
Would you like to visit South Korea one day?

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Vocabulary

compete

event

region

prize

exciting

follow

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