Get ready, gamers! The 2025 League of Legends World Championship is heading to China this October, promising high-stakes battles, next-level esports venues, and a fresh competitive twist. 🌍✨
Epic Stages, New Rules
The action kicks off in Beijing at the futuristic Beijing Smart Esports Center (Oct 14-25) for Play-In and Swiss stages. For the first time ever, Play-In matches will use a best-of-five (BO5) format, raising the stakes for teams vying to join the main event. 🎯
Shanghai Showdown & Chengdu Grand Finale
The knockout stage shifts to Shanghai’s iconic Mercedes-Benz Arena (Oct 28-Nov 2), with quarterfinals and semifinals happening back-to-back for maximum intensity. The ultimate battle for the Summoner’s Cup? That’ll light up the Chengdu Dong’an Lake Sports Park on November 9. 🏙️🔥
Why China?
With a thriving esports scene and massive fanbase, China last hosted Worlds in 2020 (without live audiences due to COVID). This time, Riot Games promises a ‘full-throttle experience’ across three cities, blending cutting-edge tech with China’s passion for gaming. 💻❤️
Sixteen elite teams will compete – start practicing those champ combos! 🚀
