The League of Legends 2025 World Championship has begun its Swiss Stage, with the Play-In kicking off on October 14 and Swiss matches starting on October 15. The event will take place across multiple Chinese cities and will close with the Grand Final in Chengdu on November 9. This year’s Worlds carries a $5 million prize pool and brings together 17 teams from regions around the world. For viewers, the schedule and team list matter because they determine when and where marquee matchups happen, and which rosters will be on stage as the tournament moves from Swiss to knockout rounds.
Schedule
- Play-In Stage: October 14
- Swiss Stage: October 15 – October 25
- Knockout Stage: October 28 – November 2
- Grand Final: November 9
The Grand Final is slated for the Dong’an Lake Sports Park Multifunctional Gymnasium in Chengdu, a venue that seats around 18,000 people.
Teams competing at Worlds 2025
Seventeen teams entered the tournament. Invictus Gaming were the first team eliminated during the Play-In on October 14, leaving 16 squads for the Swiss Stage. The full list of teams appearing at Worlds 2025 is below.
- Gen.G
- Hanwha Life
- KT Rolster
- Bilibili Gaming
- Anyone’s Legend
- Top Esports
- FlyQuest
- Keyd Stars
- 100 Thieves
- G2 Esports
- KOI
- Fnatic
- CTBC Flying Oyster
- Secret Whales
- PSG Talon
- T1
- Invictus Gaming (eliminated)
T1 arrives as the defending champion and draws a lot of attention due to Faker. Last year, Faker made history while wearing the T1 banner, and the team is among the favorites heading into China. Gen.G enters as Korea’s top seed after a strong summer and regional qualifiers. In Europe, G2 Esports are often looked to as that region’s best hope for a Worlds title.
How to watch Worlds 2025
The official channels are the easiest free options for watching the event. The LoL Esports YouTube channel is one of the primary destinations:
Riot’s Twitch channel is also broadcasting matches. A live player is embedded below for convenience if your browser allows it.
There will also be regionally localized broadcasts for LCK, LPL, LCS, and other regions, plus watch parties and creator streams that provide additional commentary and behind‑the‑scenes content. Last year’s Grand Final reached 50 million peak viewers, which shows how many people tune in for the biggest matches.
If you’re watching Worlds for the first time, a few small habits make the experience easier: learn the basics of champions, roles, and objectives; keep audio and commentary on so casters can explain plays; follow teams and players on social channels for extra context; and try playing a few games to feel the mechanics that shape pro decisions. These little steps help the broadcast make more sense, making matches more enjoyable to follow.
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