The wait is over — all 17 participants of the 2025 League of Legends World Championship have been confirmed following the conclusion of the regional leagues. From October 14 to November 9, the world’s best squads will descend on China to fight for the Summoner’s Cup and a staggering $5,000,000 prize pool.
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The lineup features powerhouses from every major region:
- LCK (Korea): Gen.G Esports, T1, Hanwha Life Esports, KT Rolster
- LPL (China): Bilibili Gaming, Invictus Gaming, Anyone’s Legend, Top Esports
- LTA (Americas): FlyQuest, Keyd Stars, 100 Thieves
- LEC (Europe): G2 Esports, KOI, Fnatic
- LCP (PCS & LMS): CTBC Flying Oyster, Secret Whales, PSG Talon
With icons like T1 and G2 Esports joining rising challengers such as Anyone’s Legend and Secret Whales, this year’s Worlds promises a clash of eras and playstyles.
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Format Breakdown: Fearless Draft Arrives
Riot Games has confirmed that Worlds 2025 will unfold across three stages, introducing the highly anticipated Fearless Draft system:
🔹 Play-In Stage
Fourth seeds from the top regions — T1 (LCK) and Invictus Gaming (LPL) — face off in a best-of-five elimination series. Only one advances to the main event.
🔹 Swiss Stage
Sixteen teams compete across five rounds. Teams need three wins to qualify or three losses to be knocked out:
- Rounds 1–2: Best-of-one
- Rounds 3–5: Best-of-three
Matchups are seeded to prevent same-region clashes in the opening round, but later stages can feature regional rivalries.
🔹 Knockout Stage & Grand Final
The top eight move into a single-elimination best-of-five bracket. Teams with flawless Swiss records (3–0) get paired against those who barely scraped through (3–2). The last two standing will battle in Chengdu for the 2025 World Championship title.
What’s at Stake?
Beyond the $5 million prize pool, this year’s Worlds represents a historic turning point. With Fearless Draft shaking up strategies, fans can expect fresh champion pools, unexpected comps, and possibly the rise of a new dynasty.
As October 14 approaches, one question burns brighter than ever: which team will etch their name into League of Legends history?
Stay tuned to TipsGG for full coverage, match breakdowns, and live updates throughout Worlds 2025.