Get ready, global gamers and tech enthusiasts! The 2025 League of Legends World Championship is set to unfold across three iconic Chinese cities from October 14 to November 9, bringing together 16 top teams for a month-long battle for the Summoners Cup.
The action starts at the newly inaugurated Beijing Smart Esports Center with the Play-In and Swiss stages running from October 14 to 25. For the first time, the Play-In Stage will adopt a best-of-five format, where the fourth seed from the best-performing region at the Mid-Season Invitational battles for a spot in the Swiss Stageraising the stakes from day one.
Next up, the knockout rounds shift to Shanghais Mercedes-Benz Arena for quarterfinals and semifinals on consecutive days, October 28 through November 2. Then, all eyes turn to the Chengdu Dongan Lake Sports Park Multipurpose Gymnasium in southwest Chinas Sichuan Province, where the Grand Final on November 9 crowns a new world champion.
Building on record audiences in past years, fans from every continent will tune infrom living rooms in Lagos to bars in Buenos Airesmaking this a truly global celebration of gaming culture. Beyond the matches, Chinas cutting-edge venues showcase the booming esports industry, while cultural hotspots in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu invite travelers to combine competition with immersive experiences.
Whether youre an aspiring pro, a casual fan, a digital nomad seeking your next adventure, or an entrepreneur eyeing the esports boom, the 2025 LoL Worlds in China is your ticket to innovation, culture, and competition at its finest.
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The 2025 League of Legends World Championship heads to China
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