MSI, the Taiwanese hardware maker known for gaming PCs and laptops, has announced that it is renewing its partnership with energy drink company and event organiser Red Bull.
Under the new agreement, MSI’s international esports tournament brand MSI Gaming Arena (MGA) continues as the Official PC and Laptops Partner for two Red Bull events in 2026: Red Bull League of its Own and Red Bull Home Ground. In other words, MSI will supply the gaming PCs used at both tournaments, the same way it did since the first announcement in late 2025.
The first event, Red Bull League of its Own, is a League of Legends showcase taking place on December 5, 2026, at the Olimpic Arena Badalona in Barcelona, Spain. It will be the first time the event is held in Spain. The one-day competition features T1, the 2025 world champions led by star player Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, who will face three European teams: Movistar KOI, G2 Esports and Karmine Corp.
The second event, 2026 Red Bull Home Ground, is a VALORANT tournament and part of the game’s OFF//SEASON, the period between official competitive seasons when teams play in less formal events. It will begin online on December 10 and 11, then move to the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles for the in-person finals on December 12 and 13 where ten international esports teams will compete for a $100,000 prize pool, including Sentinels, Fnatic, T1, G2, NRG, ZETA DIVISION, 100 Thieves and LOUD.
Sam Chern, Vice President of Marketing at MSI, said, “MSI and Red Bull share a common vision for pushing boundaries and empowering global esports. We are proud to reunite with Red Bull through MGA. Through our cutting-edge hardware innovations, MSI remains committed to providing the ultimate processing stability and performance that world-class athletes demand, delivering an extraordinary experience for fans worldwide.”
Partnership deals like this also come with extra perks for the sponsor, such as having its logo and branding displayed around the arena, during live broadcasts, and on social media. However, neither MSI nor Red Bull has shared any details about what the agreement includes.
