In an epic five game World Championship 2025 T1 overcame KT to secure their 6th Worlds title – and their third in a row.
League of Legends Worlds
LoL Worlds is the pinnacle of competitive League of Legends, the season finale where the best teams on the planet collide for the Summoner’s Cup. Here you'll find relevant news before, under and after Worlds. Whether you follow every regional league or only tune in for the big show, LoLNow.gg keeps the action easy and exiting to follow.
Worlds 2025 Pick’ems snapshot: top picks and bans
With more than 20 matches over six days now haven been played at Worlds 2025, here’s a status for how the pick’ems stats are looking.
Worlds 2025 Finals preview: The Telekom Wars between T1 and KT
T1 chase a historic three-peat, KT ride red-hot form, and the Telekom Wars reach a new peak at Worlds 2025.
TES eliminate G2 to kill the Wests hopes at Worlds
The LPL 3rd seed has taken down G2 in four games to advance to the Worlds 2025 semi-finals.
KT dominate CFO to progress to their first ever Worlds semi-final
KT demolished CFO in a quick 3-0 sweep to qualify for their first ever Worlds semi-final. In the semi-final they will meet either
Mywrn after win over TSW: “Now we have another chance to make it out of Swiss and reach the top eight”
Alex “Myrwn” Pastor Villarejo shared his thoughts on six-man rosters, confidence after losing the LEC Finals, and being so close to Worlds 2025 playoffs.
HLE Viper: “FlyQuest and G2 are teams where you can’t let your guard down”
After HLE’s 2-0 win over CFO, LoLNow.gg had the chance to talk to superstar ADC Park “Viper” Do-hyeon. Viper gave us his thoughts on playing against a very aggresive CFO, Western teams at Worlds and what the future holds for him with an expiring contract.
Azael on FlyQuest vs G2: “I think the only place I favor G2 is the mid lane”
With Worlds 2025 off to a roaring start, we finally get an NA vs EU clash in Swiss with a playoffs berth on the line. G2 vs FlyQuest is the matchup Western fans asked for.
KT dominate CFO to progress to their first ever Worlds semi-final
KT demolished CFO in a quick 3-0 sweep to qualify for their first ever Worlds semi-final. In the semi-final they will meet either
AL overcome CFO in hard-fought comeback to qualify for Worlds playoffs
Game 1 A wild 2–0 matchup started in AL’s favor as Tarzan’s Maokai caught Kaiwing’s Nami for first blood and secured the first dragon. The early game stayed calm with gold even through 15 minutes, while CFO took all three Voidgrubs and AL traded for two drakes....
KT dominate TES to become the first team through to Worlds 2025 playoffs
Game 1 TES struck first in the opening best-of-three of Worlds. An early gank from Kanavi’s Jarvan, set up by Creme’s Annie, took down Bdd’s Aurora for first blood. The lane phase stayed quiet, with the highlight being a first-turret race that KT won. Kanavi impacted...
HLE defeat PSG to set up crazy 1–1 bracket at Worlds
We waited seven minutes for the first real fight and first blood as a skirmish broke out around dragon. Karsa’s Naafiri secured the objective, and PSG picked up two kills on Zeus’ Ambessa and Zeka’s Aurora. HLE found their first kill on Maple’s Taliyah, but PSG traded...
Worlds 2025 day 3 results and future swiss matchups drawn
With Day 2 in the books and the Day 3 draw set, here’s a clean recap of today’s action: KT Rolster stand as the only LCK team still undefeated, while the 1–1 bracket of the Swiss Stage looks absolutely stacked.
Three stomps in the LEC matchup
Game 1 Gametime: 27:00 🔵 MKOI Win ❌ Bans Team Comp Myrwn1/1/12 Elyoya7/0/14 jojopyun3/3/12...
HLE destroy 100T in fastest win at Worlds 2025 so far
Gametime: 24:50 🔵 HLE Win ❌ Bans Team Comp Zeus8/1/16 Peanut3/1/12 Zeka5/1/8 Viper8/0/11...
G2 overcome their Worlds nemesis with Anivia pick
Gametime: 28:03 🔵 BLG Loss ❌ Bans Team Comp Bin0/3/3 Shad0w3/3/5 Knight5/3/3 Elk0/2/4 ON1/4/8 G2...
Gen.G steamroll T1 as Chovy outshines Faker
Gametime: 27:43 🔵 GEN Win ❌ Bans Team Comp Kiin4/0/9 Canyon2/0/17 Chovy9/0/14 Ruler8/2/12 Duro0/1/19 T1 Loss 🔴 Bans ❌ Team Comp Doran0/5/2 Oner0/3/1...
HLE defeat PSG to set up crazy 1–1 bracket at Worlds
We waited seven minutes for the first real fight and first blood as a skirmish broke out around dragon. Karsa’s Naafiri secured the objective, and PSG picked up two kills on Zeus’ Ambessa and Zeka’s Aurora. HLE found their first kill on Maple’s Taliyah, but PSG traded...
Worlds 2025 day 3 results and future swiss matchups drawn
With Day 2 in the books and the Day 3 draw set, here’s a clean recap of today’s action: KT Rolster stand as the only LCK team still undefeated, while the 1–1 bracket of the Swiss Stage looks absolutely stacked.
Fnatic close to elimination after domination by BLG
BLG swapped in Shad0w for Beichuan and the impact was immediate. Fnatic’s bot lane nearly secured first blood, but ON’s Rakan survived, set up Shad0w’s Naafiri gank, and Elk’s Xayah cleaned up a quick double. Fnatic kept pressing bot, overextended, and Shad0w punished...
AL upset Gen.G with Poppy heroics to stay undefeated at Worlds
The top 1–0 matchup featured LCK’s first seed against LPL’s second. Draft already brought surprises as AL secured Poppy for Kael, a champion banned 11 times at Worlds so far. The action began mid, where a gank from Tarzan’s Qiyana gave Chovy’s Ryze first blood, but...
Worlds 2025 day 3 results and future swiss matchups drawn
With Day 2 in the books and the Day 3 draw set, here’s a clean recap of today’s action: KT Rolster stand as the only LCK team still undefeated, while the 1–1 bracket of the Swiss Stage looks absolutely stacked.
Fnatic close to elimination after domination by BLG
BLG swapped in Shad0w for Beichuan and the impact was immediate. Fnatic’s bot lane nearly secured...
AL upset Gen.G with Poppy heroics to stay undefeated at Worlds
The top 1–0 matchup featured LCK’s first seed against LPL’s second. Draft already brought...
All League of Legends Worlds Songs 2014-?
The League of Legends World Championship has turned its annual anthem and cinematic into a ritual...
The History of Silver Scrapes
“Silver Scrapes” is one of the most recognizable sounds in League of Legends esports. Its symbolic...
MKOI Alvaro: “We are going to be strong a contender [for Worlds]”
LOLNOW.gg caught up with Movistar KOI support Álvaro "Alvaro" Fernández del Amo after the team’s...
No Japanese team at Worlds for the first since 2016
The LCP 2025 Season Finals Playoffs are underway, and there are two familiar teams already...
Quiz: Can you name the League Of Legends Worlds host cities?
With the World Championships fast approaching, we have put together a quiz to test your knowledge...
T1 take down FlyQuest in crazy 41 kill game
Draft set the tone. FlyQuest left Keria’s Bard up and T1 immediately locked it in. FlyQuest...
100T take huge upset win over BLG in Worlds swiss stage
BLG opened Worlds 2025 with Beichuan starting over Shad0w in the jungle. Early on, Beichuan’s...
KT take down MKOI in huge comeback win
The first game of Worlds 2025 where two of the better teams meet and the game delivered. First...
Driver’s Sion shines as CFO topple Fnatic in the Worlds Swiss Stage
On paper it was a close matchup, but it didn’t play out that way. The action started top side...
TSW stomp VKS to open Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage
A level 1 skirmish set the tone. VKS invaded TSW’s bot side and nearly lost the game in the first...
Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage matchups set
With T1 defeating IG, the draw for the Swiss Stage has taken place. Here are the draws for the...
T1 outclass IG 3–1 to secure Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage
Game 1 TheShy opened Worlds 2025 with a solo kill on Doran. Gumayusi was already moving for a lane...
Caps before Worlds: “We wouldn’t even come here if we didn’t think we could win Worlds”
LoLNow.gg caught up with G2’s mid laner Rasmus “Caps” Winther before Worlds 2025 kicks off. The...
Bwipo cut out of Worlds music video for sexist remarks
LoL Esports have announced on X that the Worlds 2025 music video has been delayed until the 13th...
What Is LoL Worlds?
The League of Legends World Championship (LoL Worlds), is the global climax of the competitive season. Top teams qualify through their regional leagues, then meet at Worlds to determine a single world champion. The event blends storytelling, elite mechanics, and high production, creating the most watched moments in the LoL calendar.
LoL Worlds Format at a Glance
While formats can evolve, Worlds generally unfolds in phases that reward consistency and clutch play. A qualifying phase filters the final field into a main stage. From there, teams battle through either groups or a Swiss style stage where records decide progress (Swiss for Worlds 2025). The best squads reach a single elimination bracket, with best of five series that test depth, stamina, and draft mastery.
The Worlds Schedule
Fans often ask one question first, when do the biggest matches happen. The Worlds Schedule typically spans several weeks in the latter part of the year, moving from early qualifying rounds to the main stage, then into quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final. Use our LoL Worlds schedule hub to see what is live now, what is up next, and how each result changes the road to the Cup.
LoL Worlds Standings Explained
Standings reflect current performance in the format used that year. In group play, records and tiebreakers decide who advances. In a Swiss stage, teams progress after reaching a set win threshold, or exit after a set number of losses. Once the bracket begins, standings give way to a clear path, win and you advance, lose and you are out. Our LoL Worlds Standings view keeps the context front and center, opponents faced, map scores, and clinch scenarios.
How LoL Worlds Qualification Works
Riot allocates regional slots based on competitive strength and global balance. Major regions secure multiple seeds, emerging regions earn paths that reward domestic excellence, and the final field is shaped by a blend of seasonal results and international performance. This structure keeps new stories surfacing every year, while ensuring the level at Worlds stays elite.
What To Watch For at LoL Worlds
Worlds is where metas evolve under pressure. Patch reads, pick or ban priorities, and role flexibility all decide series. Look for veteran leadership in tense mid games, decisive Baron setups, and support jungle duos that control vision. Formats may shift, but the fundamentals do not, smart macro, crisp execution, and clean teamfights win championships.
Follow LoL Worlds With LoLNow.gg
LoLNow.gg is built for fans who want clarity and hype in equal measure. Track the LoL Worlds schedule, explore exclusive news and refresh standings that update as games finish. We package previews, key stats, and highlight plays so you can jump in at any moment and feel caught up.
LoL Worlds 2025 Complete Guide
Want a single bookmark that covers everything in one place, format, match days, bracket, and much more. Read our complete guide, to stay updated whether you are early in the event or arriving just as the knockout stage begins. Explore the full breakdown here: LoL Worlds 2025 – The Complete Guide.