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Get ready for an electrifying showdown as the League of Legends scene gears up for Worlds 2023! After a hiatus since 2018, the tournament is making a triumphant return to South Korea, and the excitement is palpable. From October 10 to November 19, the bustling cities of Seoul and Busan will become the epicenter of competitive gaming action across four stunning locations.
This year’s Worlds is not just about a championship; it’s a clash of legends, with 22 teams from nine regions ready to prove their mettle. The stakes are higher than ever, with the LPL and LCK regions flexing their dominance, each fielding a formidable four-team lineup. But that’s not all that’s new and thrilling – Riot Games has spiced things up with a revamped format, bidding farewell to the traditional round-robin group stage and embracing the exhilarating Swiss stage.
And the race is already on! With the Summer Split reaching its crescendo, the contenders are locking in their spots at Worlds. The LPL representatives have been locked and loaded – JD Gaming, who claimed victory at MSI 2023, are leading the charge alongside Bilibili Gaming, LNG Esports, and Weibo Gaming.
The LCK scene has been ablaze with excitement as well. Gen.G secured their ticket to Worlds with a heart-pounding journey to the grand finals of the Summer Split. Not to be outdone, T1 clinched their spot after a nail-biting faceoff against KT Rolster in an unforgettable lower bracket final.
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KT Rolster proved their worth in an intense battle, securing the third LCK seed at Worlds by triumphing over Hanwha Life Esports in the upper bracket final of the LCK Regional Final. The stage is set for the ultimate showdown.
Meanwhile, Cloud9, NRG, and Team Liquid are already in the mix, ready to represent with all their might. The anticipation is sky-high as Golden Guardians, the Summer Split’s fourth-place team, gears up to go head-to-head with the fourth seed from LEC in the Worlds Qualifying Series (WQS). This monumental clash will determine the last representative from the West, adding an extra layer of excitement to the proceedings.
So mark your calendars and buckle up for an unforgettable journey through the League of Legends universe. Worlds 2023 is not just a tournament – it’s a saga of skill, determination, and the relentless pursuit of glory. Get ready to witness history in the making as these titans of the virtual arena battle it out in South Korea’s grand gaming spectacle!
All teams qualified for 2023 LoL World Championship (Worlds 2023):
LCK (Korea)
- Gen.G (Swiss Stage)
- T1 (Swiss Stage)
- KT Rolster (Swiss Stage)
- TBD (Swiss Stage)
LCS (North America)
- Cloud9 (Swiss Stage)
- NRG (Swiss Stage)
- Team Liquid (Swiss Stage)
LPL (China)
- JD Gaming (Swiss Stage)
- Bilibili Gaming (Swiss Stage)
- LNG Esports (Swiss Stage)
- Weibo Gaming (Swiss Stage)
LEC (Europe)
- MAD Lions (Swiss Stage)
- G2 Esports (Swiss Stage)
- TBD (Swiss Stage)
Worlds Qualifying Series (NA/Europe)
- Golden Guardians/LEC 4th seed (Play-In)
