September 12, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About LoL Worlds 2024

LoL Worlds 2024 is right around the corner! The premier esports event for League of Legends brings together the top teams from every corner of the globe to compete for the Summoner’s Cup.

What is the World Championship?

A quick reminder for veterans and an update for noobs:

The Worlds is the pinnacle of League of Legends esports, where the best teams from 8 regions battle it out for the trophy.

This year, the action takes place in Europe! The event kicks off on September 25 and culminates on November 2 with the grand final in London.

Grab your popcorn because the schedule is packed with surprises.

Play-In Stage: September 25-29,

Berlin Swiss Stage: October 3-7,

Berlin Knockout Stage: October 17-27, Paris

Finals: November 2, London

Which Teams Are Competing?

You might expect the usual suspects, like T1 from Korea or G2 Esports from Europe, but this year has its share of surprises.

New and old teams are ready to fight for the crown. 20 teams from around the world are gearing up for a season full of intensity and action.

The Play-In, Swiss, and Knockout Stages will test each team’s strategy, teamwork, and nerves.

Notable Teams:

G2 Esports (EMEA): The kings of Europe, with titles from the Winter, Spring, Summer Splits, and LEC Season Finals, are undoubtedly favorites.
Fnatic (EMEA): A historic team always at the top of the esports scene.
Hanwha Life Esports (Korea): The top team of LCK Summer 2024.
Bilibili Gaming (China): Champions of LPL Summer 2024, ready for new conquests.

Detailed List:

EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)

G2 Esports – LEC Season Finals 2024 Champions
Fnatic – LEC Season Finals Runner-Up
MAD Lions – LEC Season Finals Third Place

Korea

Hanwha Life Esports – LCK Summer 2024 Champions
Gen.G – Mid-Season Invitational 2024 Champions
Dplus KIA – LCK Regional Finals Winners
T1 – LCK Regional Finals Runner-Up

China

Bilibili Gaming – LPL Summer 2024 Champions
Top Esports – LPL 2024 Championship Points
LNG Esports – LPL Regional Finals Winners
Weibo Gaming – LPL Regional Finals Runner-Up

North America

Fly Quest – LCS Championship 2024 Champions
Team Liquid – LCS Championship Runner-Up
100 Thieves – LCS Championship Third Place

Other Regions

PSG Talon (PCS) – PCS Summer 2024 Champions
Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS Gaming (PCS) – PCS Summer 2024 Runner-Up
GAM Esports (Vietnam) – VCS Summer 2024 Champions
paiN Gaming (Brazil) – CBLOL Split 2 Champions
Movistar R7 (Latin America) – LLA Closing Season Champions

Top Players

No discussion about League of Legends World Championships is complete without mentioning Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok.

The T1 star has won the title four times: in 2023, 2016, 2015, and 2013. Faker is the only player with such a record and is considered the ultimate legend!

List of Players with Most World Championships:

4 Titles: Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (Mid Laner) – T1 (2023, 2016, 2015, 2013)

3 Titles: Bae “Bengi” Seong-woong (Jungler) – SK Telecom T1 (2016, 2015, 2013)

2 Titles: Cho “BeryL” Geon-hee (Support) – DRX (2022), DAMWON Gaming (2020) & Lee “Duke” Ho-seong (Top Laner) – Invictus Gaming (2018), SK Telecom T1 (2016)