Worlds 2023: League of Legends Championships Kick Off in Los Angeles
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The sixteenth edition of the League of Legends World Championships begins Thursday in Los Angeles, California, featuring 19 teams from various regions. The tournament will start with a play-in stage leading to a Swiss round format.
Tournament Overview
The 2023 League of Legends World Championships, known as Worlds, commence on Thursday in Los Angeles, California. This year, a total of 19 teams will compete, with various regions represented, including North America, Europe, Brazil, Korea, and China.
Team Representation
Each league sends its top three teams from the summer segment, except for Brazil's CBLOL, which has two representatives. Notable participants include:
- South Korea (LCK): T1 (defending champions), Hanwha Life Esports, Gen.G, Dplus Kia
- China (LPL): Bilibili Gaming, Top Esports, Anyone's Legend, Invictus Gaming
- North America (LCS): LYON, Cloud9, Team Liquid
- Pacific Region (LCP): CTBC Flying Oyster, Team Secret Whales, MVK Esports
- Europe (LEC): Karmine Corp, Movistar Koi, G2 Esports
- Brazil (CBLOL): LOS, Furia
Competition Format
The tournament will begin with a play-in stage running from Thursday to Sunday, where one team from a pool of four will advance, while the others will be eliminated. The remaining 16 teams will then enter the Swiss round format from October 23 to 31 in Allen, Texas. In this format, teams will need three wins to qualify and will be eliminated after three losses.
Following this, the quarterfinals and semifinals will also take place in Allen from November 3 to 8. The grand finale is set for November 14 in New York City.