Riot Games is bringing Kick into the fold for its Mid-Season Invitational 2026, adding the upstart streaming platform to the roster of places where fans can watch the annual League of Legends tournament. The move targets audiences in Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Europe, regions where Kick has been working to build a foothold.
What the Kick partnership actually means
The MSI is Riot’s marquee mid-year international event for League of Legends, traditionally held around May and June. It draws professional teams from every major region, and the broadcast operation behind it is massive, spanning multiple languages, time zones, and platforms.
No financial terms or exclusivity details have been made public. Whether Kick paid for the privilege, or whether this is a mutual distribution agreement, remains unclear.
Kick’s play for legitimacy
