The League of Legends World Championship 2025 is off to a roaring start in China.
Round 1 – Swiss Stage Results
The Swiss Stage kicked off on October 15 with a day of unpredictable matchups and major upsets. Here’s how the action unfolded:
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- Team Secret Whales vs Keyd Stars (1–0)
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- CTBC Flying Oyster vs Fnatic (1–0)
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- KT Rolster vs KOI (1–0)
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- 100 Thieves vs Bilibili Gaming (1–0)
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- T1 vs FlyQuest (1–0)
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- Anyone’s Legend vs Hanwha Life Esports (1–0)
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- Top Esports vs G2 Esports (1–0)
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- Gen.G vs PSG Talon (1–0)
With powerhouses like T1, Gen.G, and KT Rolster starting strong, the tone for the Swiss Stage is set — fast, unforgiving, and full of statement wins. But it’s the regional clashes, like 100 Thieves vs Bilibili and Top Esports vs G2, that have reignited East vs West debates across social media.
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Round 2 – Matches for October 16
Tomorrow’s schedule promises even more high-octane action. Eight teams look to keep their momentum, while others fight to stay alive in the Swiss system.
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- 08:00 – FlyQuest vs Keyd Stars
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- 10:00 – KOI vs G2 Esports
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- 10:00 – KT Rolster vs Team Secret Whales
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- 11:00 – Top Esports vs 100 Thieves
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- 12:00 – T1 vs CTBC Flying Oyster
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- 13:00 – Anyone’s Legend vs Gen.G
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- 14:00 – Bilibili Gaming vs Fnatic
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- 15:00 – PSG Talon vs Hanwha Life Esports
With T1 and Gen.G both coming off confident victories, their Round 2 clashes will test consistency against fierce international competition. Top Esports aims to maintain their momentum, while Fnatic and Bilibili look to bounce back from early stumbles.
Looking Ahead
The 2025 World Championship continues through November 9, featuring 17 of the world’s top teams and a total $5 million prize pool. As the tournament heats up, the question looms — can anyone stop Korea’s dominance, or will China rise again on home soil?