GPU Cooling unveiled alongside Esports Calendar
MSI has presented new graphics card cooling advancements, unveiled on a prototype RTX 5090 model. Concurrently, the dates and locations for Worlds 2026, the pinnacle event of League of Legends Esports, have been announced.
The cooling technology's specifics remain largely unarticulated beyond its presence on a next-generation GPU, while the esports schedule details a multi-city tour across the United States.
GPU Cooling Unveiling
The company, MSI, revealed its "Next Gen" GPU cooling technology. This advancement was demonstrated via a prototype RTX 5090 model. Details on the exact nature of the cooling solutions, such as specific fan designs, heatsink configurations, or thermal interface materials, were not provided in the initial report. The emphasis appears to be on future-proofing high-performance graphics cards against thermal challenges.
Worlds 2026 Schedule
The League of Legends Esports calendar for 2026 has been published, detailing a significant tournament spanning over a month.
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Dates: October 15 to November 14, 2026.
Play-In Stage: October 15–18, held at the Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles. This stage features a four-team, double-elimination bracket to seed one participant into the subsequent stage.
Swiss Stage: October 23–26 and October 28–31, hosted at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas.
Knockout Stage: November 3-8, also at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas. This encompasses the Quarterfinals (November 3-6) and Semifinals (November 7-8).
Grand Final: November 14, culminating at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
A total of 19 teams are slated to compete, with qualification paths including regional slots from major leagues (LCK, LCS, LPL, LEC), secondary regions (CBLOL), the reigning MSI Champion, and an additional slot for a high-performing region from MSI. Ticket sales are anticipated to begin in mid-to-late July.
