Get ready, summoners! The League of Legends World Championship 2025 is landing in China, promising an unforgettable clash of the best teams from October 14 to November 9. With 17 squads battling across multiple cities, this year's Worlds is set to be a spectacle of strategy and skill.
Worlds 2025: A Grand Tour of China
The journey kicks off with the Play-In and Swiss Stages at Beijing Smart Esports Center from October 14 to October 25. A fresh twist in the Play-In introduces a one-day best-of-five showdown between fourth-seeded teams from the top MSI regions. Then, the action heats up with the Knockout Stage at Shanghai's iconic Mercedes-Benz Arena from October 28 to November 2, where quarterfinals roll straight into semifinals with no breaks.
The grand finale awaits on November 9 at Dong'an Lake Sports Park Multifunctional Gymnasium in Chengdu, where the last two teams will fight for the Summoner’s Cup. Talk about a climactic end to an epic tournament!
What's the Format for Worlds 2025?
This year, the Swiss Stage brings a dynamic 16-team format where wins and losses shape the path to progression or elimination. Meanwhile, the Knockout Stage sticks to intense single-elimination best-of-five matches. It’s do-or-die, and we can’t wait to see which teams rise to the occasion.
How Can Fans Stay Updated?
Ticketing info and broadcast schedules are still under wraps, but Riot promises more details soon on LoLEsports.com. For now, follow @lolesports with the hashtag #Worlds2025 to catch every update. Who’s your pick for the champion title?