League of Legends at the 2025 Esports World Cup: Tournament Details and Top Contenders

There’s no denying it: LoL is the most played esports title globally. The League of Legends tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup will take over the stc Esports Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing plenty of thrills for fans from July 16 to 20.

Over $2 million will be distributed among the participating teams — including reigning champions T1, as well as Gen.G and Bilibili Gaming. On top of that, up to 1,000 points will be up for grabs toward an even bigger prize in the EWC.

Ready to dive into the excitement of LoL at the Esports World Cup? We’ve prepared this complete guide with everything you need to know. So grab your controller and hit start!

When is the League of Legends tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup?

According to the EWC schedule, the League of Legends competition kicks off at 6:00 a.m. (Brasília time) on Wednesday, July 16, with the group stage running through the next day. On Friday, July 18, the playoffs begin, leading up to the grand final on Sunday, July 20.

League of Legends has been part of the Esports World Cup since its inaugural edition in 2024 and is already confirmed for the next two seasons of the global esports tournament.

What is the format of the League of Legends tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup?

The LoL tournament at the EWC has undergone some changes due to an increased number of teams. There are now two stages. The Group Stage features eight teams divided into Group A and Group B, ranked from 5th to 12th place. The top two from each group move on to the playoffs.

Waiting on the other side of the bracket are the top four seeded teams. From here on, it’s single elimination — one loss and you’re out, along with your shot at the $600,000 first-place prize and 1,000 Club Championship points.

The total prize pool is $2 million. Beyond the champion’s prize, the runner-up receives $320,000 and 750 points, third place gets $230,000 and 500 points, fourth place earns $160,000 and 300 points, while teams finishing 5th to 8th each take home $110,000 and 200 points.

But don’t worry — even the bottom four won’t go home empty-handed. Although they don’t earn Club Championship points, there are still cash prizes: 9th and 10th place receive $75,000 each, while the 11th and 12th placed teams receive $50,000 apiece.

Which Teams Are Competing in the League of Legends Tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup?

Twelve teams are competing in the LoL tournament at the EWC. Among them are the reigning champions, T1, who took home the trophy in 2024. Brazilian team FURIA is also on the list of League of Legends contenders.

The other teams include: CTBC Flying Oyster, GAM Esports, Movistar KOI, G2 Esports, Gen.G, Hanwha Life Esports, Bilibili Gaming, AG.AL, FlyQuest, and Cloud9.

Tournament slots were distributed as follows: one for the defending champion; two from the Road to MSI in the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK); two from the playoffs of the League of Legends Pro League (LPL); two from the playoffs of the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC); two from the playoffs of the League of Legends Championship of the Americas — one for the North and one for the South; and two from the Mid Season Qualifying Series of the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP).

Where to Watch the Esports World Cup?

You can follow the Esports World Cup on YouTube, Twitch, and the official EWC website. In addition to the live matches, there are exclusive content drops and interviews available in multiple languages, with a full team of hosts and analysts to make sure you don’t miss a single frame!

Best League of Legends Odds at the 2025 Esports World Cup

Now that you know who’s entering the battlefield… or rather, the Summoner’s Rift, it’s time to start planning your bets. To help you out, Blaze offers the best odds for the global competition. Just remember: odds can change as the tournament progresses, so stay tuned!

Now, straight to the point: even though T1 is defending their championship title, they are not the top favorite to win the LoL tournament at the EWC. They're expected to reach the final, but currently sit as second favorites with odds of 4.0 — just behind Gen.G Esports, who lead with odds of 2.0.

Two other teams that could challenge them are AG.AL with odds of 8.0 and Hanwha Life Esports at 9.0. The rest of the field trails far behind. But hey, upsets do happen — so don’t count anyone out! Bilibili Gaming is listed at 15.0, with FlyQuest following at 20.0.

Long shots include G2 Esports (25.0), CTBC Flying Oyster (30.0), Cloud9 (33.0), and KOI (40.0). The ultimate underdogs? FURIA, with odds of 80.0, and GAM Esports, sitting at 100.0.

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