The highly anticipated League of Legends World Championship 2025 is set to take place from October 14 to November 9 across key locations in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu. This premier esports event will see prominent European representatives – G2 Esports, Movistar KOI, and Fnatic – competing for the coveted title of world champion.
The tournament follows a thrilling LEC 2025 finals held in Madrid’s Caja Mágica on September 26-28, where Movistar KOI and G2 secured their places in the World Championship after a successful regular season. Fnatic earned their spot after defeating Karmine Corp in the quarterfinal round but was ultimately edged out by Movistar KOI in the semifinals. G2 demonstrated promising form, winning decisively against Movistar KOI with a 3-0 victory in the finals, solidifying their status as formidable contenders.
The structure of the Worlds 2025 is categorized into three distinct phases:
1. **Opening/Play-In Phase**: The tournament kicks off on October 14 with a Play-In match featuring T1 against Invictus Gaming at 1:00 am PT. This match is crucial for advancing to the next stage of the competition.
2. **Swiss Stage**: Running from October 15 to 25 at the Beijing Smart Esports Center, this stage will require teams to achieve three wins against opponents having the same record to proceed.
3. **Playoffs**: Quarterfinals will take place at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai from October 28 to 31, followed by semifinals on November 1 and 2. The grand final will culminate the tournament on November 9 at the Dong’an Lake Sports Park Multifunctional Gymnasium in Chengdu.
In terms of scheduling, the match times are set to accommodate Pacific Time (PT), with Play-Ins and Swiss phase matches beginning around 1:00 am PT. The playoffs will commence later in the evening, starting at 11:00 pm PT.
This year’s tournament not only highlights the skill of the competing teams but also showcases the growing popularity of esports on a global scale, promising thrilling matchups and memorable moments for fans around the world. For continuous updates and entertainment news related to video games, movies, series, and more, be sure to follow MeriStation USA on X (formerly Twitter).