As the Esports World Cup 2025 approaches, anticipation builds for the League of Legends tournament set to captivate fans worldwide. League of Legends, a staple in the Esports scene, returns to the EWC stage following a partnership between Riot Games and the Esports World Cup Foundation, ensuring its presence until 2027. This year’s competition promises an exhilarating showcase, with teams converging in Riyadh to vie for a slice of the hefty USD$2 million prize pool and bolster their Club’s standing in the Club Championship.
The Esports World Cup 2025 LoL kicks off with the Group Stage scheduled from July 16 to 17, 2025, featuring eight teams seeded 5th through 12th based on their performance in the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI). Divided into two double-elimination groups, each comprising four teams, the Group Stage matchups unfold in a single best-of-one format, culminating in the advancement of the top two teams from each group to the playoffs.
Transitioning into the Playoffs from July 17 to 20, the Esports World Cup 2025 LoL will witness the clash of eight teams, including the top four seeded squads from the MSI standings and the two leading teams from each Group Stage group. The Playoffs follow a single-elimination bracket structure, with Quarterfinals contested on July 17 and 18 as best-of-three matches. The Semifinals, scheduled for July 19, maintain the best-of-three format, leading up to the grand finale on July 20, a best-of-five series determining the League of Legends EWC 2025 champion.
The highlight of the League of Legends EWC 2025 is the impressive USD$2,000,000 prize pool up for grabs, with an additional USD$10,000 MVP bonus awaiting the tournament’s standout player. Reflecting on the previous Esports World Cup edition in 2024, fans were treated to a spectacle of elite international competition beyond the familiar MSI and World Championship events. Notable teams from global leagues converged in Riyadh, culminating in T1’s triumphant journey to claim the inaugural EWC championship title.
T1’s path to victory was riddled with challenges, as they overcame formidable opponents like Bilibili Gaming and Team Liquid in closely contested matchups. The grand final showdown against LPL representatives Top Esports saw T1 emerge victorious in a 3-1 series, securing their status as the first EWC champions. The event not only showcased top-tier gameplay but also provided fans with a unique experience witnessing the best of the best in international League of Legends competition.
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