League of Legends Esports News

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

The playoffs bracket is set. A long and arduous season of top-flight League of Legends is coming to an end in South Korea. The top 6 teams in the region will now head to the 2025 LCK Playoffs, where they will compete for a ticket to Worlds, as well as the chance to earn the prestigious title of LCK Champions. Let's take a look at everything there is to know about the 2025 LCK Playoffs before they kick off onmore

Upon its release back in November of 2024, Season 2 of Arcane became an immediate success. Now, that success has carried over to 2025, where the show's second season has been rewarded with four Emmy Awards, which celebrate excellence in the television industry. This places Arcane in exclusive company, with shows like Severance and The Studio also earning recognition at this year's Emmy Awards. Arcane Season 2 Takes Four Emmy Awards Season 2 of Arcane was rightfully honored by earning some of the most prestigious awards in the world ofmore

The stage is set. After putting up wildly contrasting runs through the bracket, FlyQuest and 100 Thieves are the final two teams remaining in the Elimination Phase of the 2025 LTA North Split 3. The two teams arrive at the Grand Finals in incredible form, but only one can be crowned the final LTA North Champions of the year. Find out who when the two squads take the stage on Sunday, September 7th, at 1 pm PT/10 pm CET. FlyQuestmore

As we prepare for the start of the Split 3 Playoffs in the LPL, the time has come to reward the best players of the Regular Season. Amid concerns for his health and the future of his playing career, Yu "JackeyLove" Wen-Bo continues to impress, claiming the title of MVP. Despite more than 8 years competing at the highest level, earning himself a Worlds (2018) title in the process, this is the first time JackeyLove receives a regular season MVP award. Whatever the future holds for the star AD carry, JackeyLove will forever be able to say that, for themore

The boys in blue are down. Despite looking like one of the best teams in North America all year long, Cloud9's latest fumble against 100 Thieves in the LTA North Split 3 Elimination Phase sees the team eliminated from the tournament. The shocking loss means that C9 have failed to qualify for the LTA Championship, meaning they won't even get a chance to compete for a spot on the biggest stage: Worlds 2025. Cloud9 Nosedive at the Wrong Time Amore

More than six years after winning his first Regular Season MVP, Jeong "Chovy" Ji-hoon continues to remain at the very top of the League of Legends world. The LCK 2025 Season Awards are out, crowning Chovy the league's Most Valuable Player for a 4th time. As for the rest of Gen.G, the team carried over their unprecedented dominance from the first half of the season over to the Rounds 3-5 of the LCK 2025 Season. This proved enough to seemore

League of Legends Patch 25.18 is coming, and it promises to deliver a wave of buffs and nerfs to some of your favorite champions, particularly around the Mid Lane. With Worlds fast approaching, the path is starting to be cemented for what might be the defining meta of the tournament. Let's take a look at some of the biggest changes to come when LoL Patch 25.18 arrives on Wednesday, September 10th. Big Nerfs in the Mid Lane: Azir, Aurora, Anniemore