League of Legends Esports News

In a hard-fought battle that went the distance, Bilibili Gaming (BLG) took down Top Esports (TES) to become the 2025 LPL Split 3 Champions. With the win, BLG were able to lift their first trophy of the year as they secure themselves China's #1 seed at Worlds 2025. Over in the mid lane, meanwhile, Ding "knight" Zhuo continues to make a claim for the title of 'best LPL player ever' as he becomes the league's most decorated player of allmore

The final LTA slot at Worlds 2025 is on the line. 100 Thieves and RED Canids will battle at the 2025 LTA Championship to decide which of the two conferences will have the privilege of sending two teams to the biggest League of Legends tournament of the year. For 100 Thieves, this is about leaving the LTA with a bang while keeping North America's pride intact. For RED Canids, it's about putting Brazilian League of Legends on the map andmore

Earlier today, Hanwha Life Esports took on KT Rolster to decide who the first finalist of the LCK 2025 Season would be. Much of the attention at LoL Park in Seoul, South Korea, did not center around Summoner's Rift, however. During the match, Han "Peanut" Wang-ho announced that he would be entering into military service at the end of this year, marking the end of his 10-year-long career in LoL esports. A Legend of the LCK Departs As soon asmore

Despite being two of the best League of Legends teams in the world, T1 and Gen.G find themselves on a collision course in the Lower Bracket of the LCK 2025 Season Playoffs. With both teams already qualified for Worlds 2025, this new chapter in the historic T1 vs Gen.G rivalry will see one team eliminated from playoffs, while the other continues in their pursuit of yet another LCK title. At the top of their games, the two teams are aboutmore

As the final teams secure their spots at Worlds 2025, Riot Games has unveiled new details for the game's biggest event of the year. Hard as it may be to believe, this year's Worlds will be celebrating 15 years of LoL Esports, elevating expectation for the tournament. When Worlds 2025 heads to China, fans can expect a new-look Summoner's Cup, a new Worlds anthem performer, and a closing ceremony to remember! The Iconic Worlds Trophy, with a Twist The champions of this year's Worlds will be handed a slightly different version of the traditional Summoner's Cup. The new Worlds trophymore

At its core, esports is a marketing tool for competitive games to showcase the full spectrum of the possibilities. What started as local LAN parties and gaming conventions has now grown into a full-fledged industry; an industry that fills arenas, supports thousands of careers and impacts millions of lives daily. These events that started small, now support an investment market with a humble valuation of $3.7 billion (2025) and is expected to rise to $40 billion before 2034. This growingmore

Every new League of Legends update that arrives continues to reshape the meta ahead of Worlds 2025. Patch 25.19 is just around the corner, which means there will only be one more patch to go before the start of the biggest tournament in the game. The new patch aims to shake things up in the jungle, with several AP junglers rising up just in time. Meanwhile, some problematic champions like Mel are also getting buffed, which may see her banmore

A brand new League of Legends international tournament has been announced, and it will be happening much sooner than you would expect. The LCK, LPL, and LCP will collide at the 2025 Asia Invitational, a tournament featuring some of the best teams from each region who failed to qualify to Worlds. Here's a look at everything we know so far about the new Asia Invitational event. 2025 Asia Invitational: Eastern Teams Clash The inaugural Asia Invitational tournament will serve as the perfect prelude to Worlds 2025. The event will take place in October, running a week before the start ofmore

Seraphine in League of Legends is a champion who blends music with magic. Born in Piltover to Zaunite parents, she has the rare gift of hearing the souls of others. As a child, these voices overwhelmed her, but she grew to use them as inspiration. Now, she performs to connect Piltover and Zaun, reminding people they are stronger together. Her gameplay mirrors this theme, as her abilities revolve around supporting allies while dealing damage from a safe distance. Lore ofmore

Climbing the League of Legends ranked ladder is never easy, and with every patch the meta shifts in ways that can make or break your journey. Patch 25.18 has shaken things up once again, bringing a wave of buffs, nerfs, and balance tweaks that readjust which champions thrive on the Rift. No matter what your end goal may be, picking the right champions can give you the edge you need. In order to make the best possible choice, here's amore

The LTA North's weak viewership trend continues. A scene that once stood as one of the most vibrant settings for professional League of Legends on the planet is now struggling to find its footing, and an audience, after failing yet again to put up competitive numbers following the league's merger and rebrand. Split 3 Viewership Woes in the LTA North With the LTA North coming in to replace the LCS, it seems only fair to compare the two leagues (whichmore

Plaza de España, Madrid will host a celebration of everything League of Legends during the LEC Finals Weekend. The LEC XPO 2025 will feature booths of the latest Riot IPs 2XKO and Riftbound. And Yes, Entry Is Free! League Fans can travel to Madrid and attend the League of Legends festival without an entry fee. Once you collect your XPO Passport at the main entrance, fans can journey through Runeterra, experiencing various booths to collect stamps and rewards. Completing themore

With Worlds 2025 only a month away, the latest League of Legends balance patch is beginning to set the stage for the most important meta of the year. Bringing forth a new wave of buffs and nerfs, LoL Patch 25.18 has brought some strong champions down a peg, while also carrying old favorites back to the forefront. Let's take a look at the biggest winners and losers of League of Legends Patch 25.18. Biggest Winners of the Patch Ashe Aftermore

Worlds 2025 is headed to China, and with less than a month to go before the start of the tournament, ticket sales will soon begin. With the biggest tournament in League of Legends set to kick off on October 14th, here's a look at everything you need to know about Worlds tickets so you can catch the action live. Worlds 2025 Ticket Sales Information: Dates and Prices This year's Worlds will see the #4 seeds from the LCK and themore

Earlier this week, FlyQuest Top Laner Gabriël “Bwipo” Rau made several comments on his stream, expressing his opinion on ability of women to compete professionally in League of Legends. FlyQuest has now suspended Bwipo from the upcoming Upper Bracket Final matchup against Vivo Keyd Stars in the LTA 2025 Championship. Furthermore, the organization has announced that the Rau’s event prize money would be donated to causes supporting women in gaming. Anger Ensues Following Inciting Comments from Bwipo Bwipo once againmore

Split 3 in the LTA North has drawn to a close, crowning FlyQuest once more. The tournament delivered its fair share of thrilling matchups, but beyond the highlights, the draft phase has revealed clear trends that defined the competition. With the inaugural LTA Championship fast approaching, it's time to take a look back at the picks that gave shape to the final split in the North, and what we might come to expect when the two conferences clash in Texas. Themore

The inaugural LTA Championship is headed to Texas, where the best teams from the North and South Conferences will clash for a ticket to Worlds, and the title of best team in the LTA. At the 2025 LTA Championship, the top three teams from each conference will battle over the course of three weeks, starting Saturday, September 13th. Teams LTA North: FlyQuest (#1 seed) 100 Thieves (#2 seed) Shopify Rebellion (#3 seed) LTA South: Vivo Keyd Stars (#1 seed) REDmore

Akshan is a unique champion in League of Legends. He combines stealth, mobility, and ranged attacks with a passive that can bring teammates back from the dead. Understanding his kit and how to use it can give you a serious advantage in any match. Who Is Akshan? Akshan is known for his rogue-like behavior, sharp sense of justice, and a death-reversing weapon. He’s fast, slippery, and punishes scoundrels—literally. His kit lets him move through terrain, disappear into stealth, and quicklymore

As far as League of Legends is concerned, there is simply no event like the Worlds. As we get closer to the start of this year's event, China prepares to host 17 of the very best teams on the planet as they battle to lift the Worlds 2025 trophy. With the thrill of competition reaching its climax, it's time to take a look at the complete lineup of teams that make up Worlds 2025. All Teams Qualified for Worlds 2025 A total of 17 teams will head to China for a chance to win the biggest trophy in League ofmore

There simply seems to be no team in the LTA, North or otherwise, capable of stopping FlyQuest. Losing just two games in the entirety of Split 3, FlyQuest have taken down 100 Thieves in the Grand Finals to win back-to-back titles in the LTA North. For 100 Thieves, their journey in the North American league may have come to an end, but the team still has a chance to make the region proud one final time. New League, Same FlyQuest This exact same iteration of FlyQuest became the last champions of the LCS just one year ago before the league underwentmore