The League of Legends World Championship is just a few weeks away, with teams still securing their spots in the competition that will crown the best team of 2024.
Riot Games has kept things simple this year, retaining the same format but introducing minor adjustments to streamline the event. The tournament will take place across Europe, with matches held at the Riot Berlin Studio and two large venues: one in Paris and another in London.
Teams will face tough challenges, especially after Hanwha Life Esports halted Gen.G’s bid for the golden road. Gen.G will undoubtedly seek revenge. Meanwhile, T1’s chances of qualifying for Worlds 2024 are uncertain.
Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament, including updates as more details emerge.
LoL Worlds 2024 Schedule
The 2024 League of Legends World Championship runs from September 25 to November 2 across various European venues.
- Play-In Stage: September 25-29 (Riot Games Arena, Berlin)
- Swiss Stage: October 3-13 (Riot Games Arena, Berlin)
- Knockout Stage: October 17-November 2 (Adidas Arena, Paris & O2 Arena, London)
LoL Worlds Format
Play-In Stage:
Eight teams will be divided into two double-elimination brackets, with the winners progressing to the Swiss Stage. The remaining teams will compete to secure the final spots.
Swiss Stage:
Sixteen teams will compete in a five-round Swiss format, where teams face others with similar win-loss records. Teams with three wins advance to the Knockout Stage, while those with three losses are eliminated.
Knockout Stage:
The top eight teams will compete in a single-elimination bracket, with all matches being best-of-five.
More details and specific match times will be updated as they become available.
Sure! Here’s the updated information with team compositions included:
LoL Worlds 2024 Schedule
| Stage | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Play-In Stage | September 25-29 | Riot Games Arena, Berlin |
| Swiss Stage | October 3-13 | Riot Games Arena, Berlin |
| Knockout Stage | October 17 – November 2 | Adidas Arena, Paris & O2 Arena, London |
LoL Worlds Format
Play-In Stage
| Teams | Format |
|---|---|
| 8 teams | Two best-of-three, double-elimination brackets. The two winners from each group advance to the Swiss Stage. |
| Lower bracket teams | Teams with 1-1 records face the opposite group’s lower bracket winner for the final spots in the Swiss Stage. |
Swiss Stage
| Teams | Format |
|---|---|
| 16 teams | Compete in a five-round Swiss format, with non-regional matches in the first round. |
| Teams play against others with similar win-loss records and not from their region. | |
| 3 Wins | Teams with three wins move to the Knockout Stage. |
| 3 Losses | Teams with three losses are eliminated. |
| Matches | Progression and elimination matches are best-of-three, while the remaining matches are best-of-one. |
Knockout Stage
| Teams | Format |
|---|---|
| 8 teams | Single-elimination bracket, with all matches being best-of-five. |
Play-In Stage Match Schedule
| Day | Stage | Match | PT | ET | GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1: September 25 | Group A R1 | MAD Lions KOI vs Vikings Esports | 5 AM | 8 AM | 12 PM |
| Group A R1 | PSG Talon vs paiN Gaming | 6 AM | 9 AM | 1 PM | |
| Day 2: September 26 | Group B R1 | GAM Esports vs Softbank Hawks | 5 AM | 8 AM | 12 PM |
| Group B R1 | 100 Thieves vs Rainbow 7 | 6 AM | 9 AM | 1 PM | |
| Day 3: September 27 | Group A Winners | TBD vs TBD | 5 AM | 8 AM | 12 PM |
| Group B Winners | TBD vs TBD | 6 AM | 9 AM | 1 PM | |
| Day 4: September 28 | Group A Losers | TBD vs TBD | 5 AM | 8 AM | 12 PM |
| Group B Losers | TBD vs TBD | 6 AM | 9 AM | 1 PM | |
| Day 5: September 29 | Group A Decider | TBD vs TBD | 5 AM | 8 AM | 12 PM |
| Group B Decider | TBD vs TBD | 6 AM | 9 AM | 1 PM |
Swiss Stage Match Schedule
| Day | Stage | Match | PT | ET | GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1: October 3 | Swiss Round 1 | TBD vs TBD | 5 AM | 8 AM | 12 PM |
| Swiss Round 1 | TBD vs TBD | 6 AM | 9 AM | 1 PM | |
| Swiss Round 1 | TBD vs TBD | 7 AM | 10 AM | 2 PM | |
| Swiss Round 1 | TBD vs TBD | 8 AM | 11 AM | 3 PM | |
| Swiss Round 1 | TBD vs TBD | 9 AM | 12 PM | 4 PM | |
| Day 2: October 4 | Swiss Round 2 | TBD vs TBD | 5 AM | 8 AM | 12 PM |
| Swiss Round 2 | TBD vs TBD | 6 AM | 9 AM | 1 PM |
Knockout Stage Match Schedule
| Day | Stage | Match | PT | ET | GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1: October 17 | Quarterfinals | TBD vs TBD | 5 AM | 8 AM | 12 PM |
| Day 2: October 18 | Quarterfinals | TBD vs TBD | 5 AM | 8 AM | 12 PM |
| Day 3: October 19 | Quarterfinals | TBD vs TBD | 5 AM | 8 AM | 12 PM |
| Day 4: October 20 | Quarterfinals | TBD vs TBD | 5 AM | 8 AM | 12 PM |
| Day 5: October 26 | Semifinals | TBD vs TBD | 5 AM | 8 AM | 12 PM |
| Day 6: October 27 | Semifinals | TBD vs TBD | 5 AM | 8 AM | 12 PM |
| Day 7: November 2 | Finals | TBD vs TBD | 7 AM | 10 AM | 2 PM |
Teams Composition
Swiss Stage Teams
| Team | Region | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Gen.G | LCK | Kiin, Canyon, Chovy, Peyz, Lehends |
| Bilibili Gaming | LPL | Bin, Wei, Knight, Elk, ON |
| Top Esports | LPL | 369, Tian, Creme, JackeyLove, Meiko |
| LNG Esports | LPL | Zika, Weiwei, Scout, GALA, Hang |
| Weibo Gaming | LPL | Breathe, Tarzan, Xiaohu, Light, Crisp |
| G2 Esports | LEC | BrokenBlade, Yike, Caps, Hans Sama, Mikyx |
| Fnatic | LEC | Oscarinin, Razork, Humanoid, Noah, Jun |
| Team Liquid | LCS | Impact, UmTi, APA, Yeon, CoreJJ |
| Flyquest | LCS | Bwipo, Inspired, Quad, Massu, Busio |
| Hanwha Life Esports | LCK | Doran, Peanut, Zeka, Viper, Delight |
| DPlus KIA | LCK | Kingen, Lucid, Showmaker, Aiming, Moham |
| T1/FearX/KT | LCK | TBD |
Play-In Stage Teams
| Team | Region | Players |
|---|---|---|
| MAD Lions KOI | LEC | Myrwn, Elyoya, Fresskowy, Supa, Alvaro |
| PSG Talon | PCS | Azhi, JunJia, Maple, Betty, Woody |
| GAM Esports | VCS | Kiaya, Levi, Emo, EasyLove, Elio |
| SoftBank HAWKS | PCS | Evi, Forest, DasheR, Marble, Vsta |
| Vikings Esports | VCS | Nanaue, Gury, Kati, Shogun, Bie |
| Movistar R7 | LLA | Summit, Oddie, Keine, Ceo, Lyonz |
| 100 Thieves | LCS | Sniper, River, Quid, Tomo, Eyla |
| paiN Gaming | CBLOL | Wizer, Cariok, dyNquedo, TitaN, Kuri |
