The League of Legends (LoL) World Championship 2024, or just Worlds 2024, is the pinnacle esports event of the year. The best teams in the world will compete for the glory of lifting the Summoner’s Cup and winning their share of a massive prize pool.
It’s an esports tour de force in three countries’ capitals: Berlin, Paris, and London! Join us on the hype train for Worlds 2024 as we explain the tournament format and schedule, how you can watch all the LoL esports action live, and the participating teams. We also channeled our inner Twisted Fate to predict who could win it all.
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Worlds 2024 Schedule & Format
Worlds 2024 has three stages of competition and runs from Sept. 25 to Nov. 2, 2024. Given the intricacy of the format and schedule, we split this section up with bullet points to provide a clear overview.
Worlds 2024 Play-In Stage Details
- From Sept. 25 to 29.
- Double-elimination bracket format.
- All matches are BO3.
- Four teams proceed to the Swiss Stage.
- The bottom four teams are eliminated.
Worlds 2024 Swiss Stage Details
- From Oct. 3 to 7 and then from Oct. 10 to 13.
- Features a 16-Team Swiss system format.
- Most matches are BO1, while elimination and advancement matches are BO3.
- The teams who score three wins advance to the Playoffs.
- Teams who get to three losses are eliminated.
Worlds 2024 Playoffs Stage Details
- From Oct. 17 to 20, Oct 26. to 27, and the Grand Finals on Nov. 2.
- Single-elimination bracket format.
- All matches, including the Grand Final of Worlds 2024, are BO5.
The Play-In and Swiss stages will occur at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin, Germany. The venue for the Quarterfinals and Semifinals matches is Adidas Arena in Paris, France. The Worlds 2024 Grand Final will occur at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom.
You can view a full schedule of matches and precise start times in your region via the LoL esports website.
How To Watch Worlds 2024
You can watch and bet on Worlds 2024 matches live on Thunderpick via our dedicated League of Legends section. Click on a game and hit the “Live Mode” button to place your in-play bets in real-time. LoL esports fans can also watch the Worlds 2024 matches live via the official Riot Games Twitch or LoL Esports YouTube channels.
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Worlds 2024 Prize Pool
Beyond the glory of winning the biggest annual LoL event, teams are also hoping to take home a substantial amount of cash. The good news for everyone participating in Worlds is that everyone will earn a piece of the initial prize pool of $2,225,000, which can increase through in-game event sales. Of course, the amount they will receive depends on their performance, and you can see a full breakdown of the prize pool below.
| Placement | Number of teams | Percentage of prize pool | Prize money per team |
| 1st | 1 | 20.00% | $445,000 |
| 2nd | 1 | 16.00% | $356,000 |
| 3rd-4th | 2 | 8.00% | $178,000 |
| 5th-8th | 4 | 4.50% | $100,125 |
| 9th-11th | 3 | 3.50% | $77,875 |
| 12th-14th | 3 | 3.00% | $66,750 |
| 15th-16th | 2 | 2.50% | $55,625 |
| 17th-18th | 2 | 1.75% | $38,937.50 |
| 19th-20th | 2 | 1.00% | $22,250 |
Teams Competing In Worlds 2024
Twenty teams compete in Worlds 2024, with eight starting in the Play-In Stage and 12 starting in the Swiss Stage. These teams have all qualified via the respective regional leagues. You’ll find a list of the Play-In Stage and qualified Swiss Stage teams below, alongside their respective regional leagues.
Play-In Stage Teams:
- PSG Talon (PCS)
- Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS (PCS)
- GAM Esports (VCS)
- Vikings Esports (VCS)
- MAD Lions KOI (LEC)
- Rainbow7 (LLA)
- 100 Thieves (LCS)
- paiN Gaming (CBLOL)
Swiss Stage Teams:
- Gen.G Esports (LCK)
- Dplus (LCK)
- T1 (LCK)
- Hanwha Life Esports (LCK)
- Bilibili Gaming (LPL)
- Top Esports (LPL)
- LNG Esports (LPL)
- Weibo Gaming (LPL)
- FlyQuest (LCS)
- Team Liquid (LCS)
- G2 Esports (LEC)
- Fnatic (LEC)
Gen.G Esports qualified for Worlds 2024 by winning the Mid-Season Invitational 2024, beating Bilibili Gaming 3-1 in the final round. The LPL has four slots instead of three this year because it was the best-performing region at MSI 2024.
Our Predictions For Worlds 2024
Anything can happen on the biggest LoL esports stage. No matter how experienced some players are, no one is immune to the pressure of the iconic world championship event. After all, to quote Master Yi, “A true master is an eternal student.”
Despite the unpredictable nature of the high-pressure Worlds 2024 event, we’ve risen to the occasion to bring you our predictions.
Please note: Our Worlds 2024 predictions are based on recent performances, considering player form, matchup histories, stats, odds, perceived strength of teams, and a healthy dose of the author’s expert opinion. Under no circumstances should you interpret this analysis as betting advice. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Always gamble responsibly.
1. Gen.G Esports
The current Gen.G Esports roster has seen tremendous success, and part of that is the fact they’ve been together since Nov. 29, 2023. It should come as no surprise then that many LoL fans consider Gen.G as the favorite to win Worlds 2024.
Remember that this squad won LCK Spring 2024 and Mid-Season Invitational 2024, and they placed 2nd at LCK Summer 2024, losing 3-2 in the Grand Final against Hanwha Life Esports. Despite that loss over the summer, Gen.G remains the team to beat and has showcased incredible form throughout the year.
Gen.G Esports roster:
- Kim “Kiin” Gi-in (Top)
- Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon (Mid)
- Kim “Canyon” Geon-bu (Jungle)
- Kim “Peyz” Su-hwan (Bot)
- Son “Lehends” Si-woo (Support)
- Cho “Mata” Se-hyeong (Coach/Sub)
- Kwon “Helper” Young-jae (Coach)
- Kim “Kim” Jung-su (Coach)
The only player on the roster to lift the Summoner’s Cup is Jungle player Canyon, who won Worlds 2020 with DAMWON Gaming (now known as Dplus KIA).
2. T1
Odds indicate that T1 is roughly the 5th or 6th favorite to win Worlds 2024, so why do we have the squad in 2nd place? Because at a major event like this, you simply can’t count out T1. With the GOAT of LoL esports, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, on their side, T1 has won Worlds four times and MSI twice.
T1 has consistently produced stunning performances on the biggest stage over the years. That said, some question marks hover over their current form, as they qualified for Worlds 2024 by the skin of their teeth, beating KT Rolster 3-2 at the LCK Finals. Despite recent performances, T1 is the defending champion, so it’s difficult to overlook their potential.
T1 roster:
- Choi “Zeus” Woo-je (Top)
- Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (Mid)
- Mun “Oner” Hyeon-jun (Jungle)
- Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyung (Bot)
- Ryu “Keria” Min-seok (Support)
- Kim “Roach” Kang-hui (Coach)
- Im “Tom” Jae-hyeon (Coach)
- Kim “kkOma” Jeong-gyun (Coach)
3. Bilibili Gaming
Bilibili Gaming won LPL Spring’s Grand Final 3-1 over Top Esports and then swept Weibo Gaming under the rug at LPL Summer. The Chinese powerhouse squad also earned a top-four finish at Worlds 2023 and placed 2nd at MSI 2024, showing consistency and form.
At the time of writing, Bilibili Gaming is still determining whether XUN or Wei will act as their main jungler at Worlds 2024. Wei joined the squad on July 10, 2024, and won LPL Summer 2024 at the end of August. In any case, odds indicate that Bilibili Gaming can earn a podium finish, with roughly the same chances of winning the event as Gen.G.
Bilibili Gaming roster:
- Chen “Bin” Zebin (Top)
- Zhuo “knight” Ding (Mid)
- Yan “Wei” Yangwei (Jungle)
- Peng “XUN” Lixun (Jungle)
- Zhao “Elk” Jiahao (Bot)
- Luo “ON” Wenjun (Support)
- Zuo “LvMao” Minghao (Sub/Support)
- Fu “BigWei” Chien-wei (Coach)
- Chen “Xiasu” Long (Coach)
- Lee “Easyhoon” Ji-hoon (Coach)
4. G2 Esports
Sitting comfortably on top of the LEC region, G2 Esports has continued to improve throughout the year, winning LEC Winter, Spring, and Summer events—and the LEC 2024 Finals with ease. Across the four best-of-five Grand Finals, the squad has an incredible 12-3 record.
While LEC isn’t the strongest region in LoL esports, G2 proved they can compete with the best of the best at MSI 2024 with a 4th-place finish, losing to the legendary T1. Tournament outright winner odds indicate that G2 is below eight other teams from LCK and LPL, so consider a top-four finish our bold prediction.
G2 Esports roster:
- Sergen “BrokenBlade” Çelik (Top)
- Rasmus “Caps” Winther (Mid)
- Martin “Yike” Sundelin (Jungle)
- Steven “Hans Sama” Liv (Bot)
- Mihael “Mikyx” Mehle (Support)
- Christopher “Duffman” Duff (Coach)
- Dylan Falco (Coach)
If you’re looking for some alternative picks, keep an eye on Top Esports, Hanwha Life Esports, LNG Esports, Weibo Gaming, and Team Liquid at Worlds 2024.
The Final Countdown To Worlds 2024
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for League fans as we get closer and closer to the Worlds 2024 kickoff. Remember that you can watch it all unfold right here at Thunderpick, the go-to platform for esports betting with cryptocurrency. All you need to do is create a free account, make your first deposit with your preferred crypto, visit our League of Legends betting page, and select a Worlds match you want to bet on—it’s that simple. Good luck!
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