The setup is nearly complete for the 2025 League of Legends World Championship (Worlds 2025), which will take place between October 14 and November 9 in Beijing, with the finale occurring in Chengdu, China. The tournament will feature a total of 17 teams from various regions competing for the Summoner's Cup, making this the largest esports event of the year.
Worlds 2025 will feature the Swiss Stage and Knockout Stage formats using a Play-In format to define which teams get the last qualification spots between the fourth-seeded teams from both LCK and LPL. Only eight teams will move forward to the Knockout Stage, where one champion will be crowned in front of thousands of fans at the Dong’an Lake Sports Park Multifunctional Gymnasium.
Below is the current list of all qualified teams for the League of Legends World Championship 2025 from each region.
South Korea remains one of the strongest regions in League of Legends, so it will be interesting to observe the top representatives receive attention once again.
The host region will be looking to deliver strong performances in front of their home fans. Four Chinese teams will qualify, with only one qualified team confirmed at this point:
The remaining slots will be determined in the Summer Playoffs and Regional Finals of the LPL.
The EMEA region offers thrilling competition, plus a lot of fan support.
The Americas region has brought forth new narratives this season, with fresh challengers stepping up.
All three Asia-Pacific teams are already confirmed, indicating the strength of this fast-rising region.
With 17 teams already confirmed, Worlds 2025 is likely to be one of the most competitive tournaments in League of Legends history. The tournament will take place in Beijing during the Play-In Stage and Swiss Stage, and then move to Shanghai for the Knockout Rounds before finishing the tournament in Chengdu with the Grand Final.
The prize pool of $5 million ensures every match will carry massive stakes. Fans can look forward to teams like Gen.G, G2 Esports, FlyQuest, PSG Talon, Bilibili Gaming, and be excited for new teams like Movistar KOI and Vivo Keyd Stars to bring the Stations to the stage.
With regional pride and international dominance on the line, the 2025 World Championship promises unforgettable moments as teams fight for the ultimate crown in esports.
The total number of teams participating in the League of Legends World Championship 2025 is 17 teams. These teams will be coming from the LCK, LPL, LEC, LTA, and the LCP regions.
The teams qualified for the LCK are Gen.G Esports, KT Rolster, and Hanwha Life Esports. The fourth and final team will be T1, Dplus KIA, or FearX.
The Asia-Pacific (LCP) region already has all three teams confirmed. They are CTBC Flying Oyster, PSG Talon, and Team Secret Whales.
The Grand Final will be held on November 9, 2025, at the Dong'an Lake Sports Park Multifunctional Gymnasium in Chengdu, China.