| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Sport | League of Legends |
| Location | China |
| Administrator | Riot Games |
| Host(s) | Beijing (play-ins, swiss stage) Shanghai (quarterfinals, semifinals) Chengdu (Final) |
| Venue(s) | 3 (in 3 host cities) |
| Teams | 17 |
The 2025 League of Legends World Championship is an upcoming esports tournament for the multiplayer online battle arena video game League of Legends, set to be held in China — in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu. It is the fifteenth iteration of the League of Legends World Championship, an annual international tournament organised by the game's developer, Riot Games.
It will be the third time China will host the event after holding the 2017 and 2020 editions, and the first to be held under Riot Games' new split structure and competitive calendar since 2025.[1] Seventeen teams will qualify based on placement within their regional leagues and results gained in the 2025 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI).
T1 of the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) are the defending two-time champions heading into the tournament.
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