The ASI brings three powerhouse regions together for one fast, high-stakes week of League of Legends. Here is your preview with dates, format, teams, and the full prize breakdown. The tournament will run from October 6th to October 12th with only teams who did not qualify for Worlds competing.
Format
- 8 teams total
- Seeds: LCK 5th, 6th, 7th, LPL 5th, 6th, 7th, LCP 4th and 5th
- Group Stage: two groups of four, single round robin, all matches best of three, each group includes at least one team from all three regions, top two teams advance
- Knockout Stage: double elimination bracket, all matches best of three except the grand final which is best of five.
Teams and groups
- Group A
- JD Gaming (LPL 5th seed)
- Dplus (LCK 5th seed)
- Weibo Gaming (LPL 6th seed)
- GAM Esports (LCP 4th seed)
- Group B
- FEARX (LCK 6th seed)
- Ninjas in Pyjamas (LPL 7th seed)
- Nongshim RedForce (LCK 7th seed)
- Vikings Esports (LCP 5th seed)
Prize pool
Total prize pool: ¥1,500,000 ($208,300 approx)
- 1st place: ¥600,000 ($83,300)
- 2nd place: ¥400,000 ($55,600)
- 3rd place: ¥200,000 ($27,800)
- 4th place: ¥150,000 ($20,800)
- 5th to 6th: ¥37,500 each ($5,200)
- 7th to 8th: ¥37,500 each ($5,200)
FAQ
When is ASI 2025?
It runs from 6 October to 12 October, one compact week of competition.
How many matches are best of five?
Only the grand final is best of five, all other matches are best of three.
Which teams are playing?
Eight teams: three from the LCK, three from the LPL, and two from the LCP. The full list is above.
What is at stake?
A ¥1.5 million CNY prize pool with USD values also listed and regional bragging rights heading into the late-season calendar.
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