LoL Worlds 2023: When it starts, Schedule and everything we know so far
LoL – The highly anticipated 2023 League of Legends World Championship 2023, also known as Worlds, is approaching, and fans around the world are eager to witness the pinnacle of competitive League of Legends esports.
This prestigious event gathers the best teams from various regions to compete for the coveted title of world champion and the esteemed Summoner’s Cup.
Returning to South Korea, a nation with a rich history of hosting major League of Legends events, Worlds 2023 promises to be an exhilarating spectacle.
Dates, Schedule, and Venues of Worlds 2023 on LoL
To accommodate the participation of LoL Esports pro players in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, the schedule for Worlds 2023 has been adjusted. The tournament will take place from October 10 through November 19, spanning over five thrilling weeks.
Matches will be held at four different venues across South Korea, adding to the excitement and providing fans with the opportunity to experience the action up close.
The schedule for Worlds 2023 is as follows:
- Play-Ins: October 10-15 (LoL Park, Seoul)
- Group Stage: October 19-29 (KBS Arena, Seoul)
- Quarter-finals: November 2-5 (Sajik Indoor Gymnasium, Busan)
- Semi-finals: November 11-12 (Sajik Indoor Gymnasium, Busan)
- Finals: November 19 (Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul)
Participating Teams and Format
Worlds 2023 will feature a total of 22 teams from across the globe. The tournament will kick off with the Play-In Stage, where lower-ranked teams will battle for two spots in the Swiss Stage.
These teams will join the 14 seeded teams representing the major regions, including LCK, LPL, LCS, and LEC.
Play-In Stage (October 10-15):
- 8 teams will be split into two double-elimination groups.
- The top 2 teams from each group will advance to Play-In Round 2.
- All matches will be Best of 3 (BO3).
Play-In Round 2:
- The upper bracket winner from each group will face the loser bracket winner from the other group.
- Both matches will be Best of 5 (BO5), with the winners advancing to the Swiss Stage.
Swiss Stage (October 19-29):
- 16 teams will compete in a five-round Swiss stage.
- In the initial stage, teams will be randomly paired with opponents from different regions. Subsequent matches will be based on the same win-loss record.
- Teams that secure three wins will move on to the playoffs, while those who lose three matches will be eliminated.
- Progression and elimination matches will be BO3, with the remaining matches being BO1.
Playoffs (November 2-19):
- The top 8 teams from the Swiss Stage will compete in a single-elimination bracket.
- All matches will be Best of 5 (BO5).
Tickets
League of Legends enthusiasts can be a part of the live audience and witness the intense battles by securing tickets for Worlds 2023. Tickets will be released in three waves, with the Play-In Stage tickets already available for purchase. Here are the details:
- Play-In Stage tickets (July 10) – Link
- Swiss Stage tickets (July 19) – Link
- Knockout Stage tickets (August 2) – Link still to be released
Worlds Qualifying Series (WQS)
Before the officiale start of Worlds 2023, a crucial qualifying match called the Worlds Qualifying Series (WQS) will take place. The fourth seed from the LCS and the LEC will compete in this cross-region match, with the winner earning the final spot in the Play-In Stage, completing the roster of competing teams.
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