[Updated] The Ultimate Viewer Guide to League of Legends Worlds 2024

It’s Worlds time! Starting from the end of September, our screens will be graced by the biggest League of Legends tournament of the year - the World Championship - colloquially known as Worlds.

This year, Worlds 2024 will play host to fresh faces, a return to an old continent, and plenty of electrifying series between the best teams in the world. So, without further ado, here is the last guide you will ever need for League of Legends Worlds 2024. Buckle up, it’s about to get wild.

What is Worlds 2024?

Worlds 2024 is the 14th edition of the League of Legends World Championship. Held annually since 2011, it is considered the pinnacle event for the Tier 1 League of Legends competitive circuit, concluding the year of competition. Moreover, it is often considered the biggest esports tournament in the world, regularly breaking records for viewership.

This year is no different and will include 20 teams from around the world, a comprehensive inclusion of the best representatives from every Tier 1 League of Legends league.

Worlds 2024 is set to be held in Europe, with the first stop being in Berlin, before moving on to Paris, and finally London. It is scheduled to run between the 25th of September through to the 2nd of November.

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Worlds 2024 Participating Teams

A total of 20 teams will be participating in this iteration of Worlds from across 8 different domestic leagues. Here is the complete list for all teams participating at this year’s Worlds and the individual paths they each took to reach this point.

[UPDATED] All Teams that have Qualified for Worlds 2024

Worlds 2024 Schedule and Format

Following the success of Worlds 2023, Riot Games has elected to maintain the format changes that began taking root last year, with some alterations. At Worlds 2024, the tournament will still include 3 distinct stages: Play-Ins, the Swiss Stage, and the Knockout Stage.

Read More: Riot Games unveils Competitive Changes for MSI and Worlds in 2024

Play-Ins

The Play-Ins will include 8 teams drawn across 2 double-elimination brackets. The teams will compete in Bo3 format. While the top performing teams from each bracket will advance, other teams have a further opportunity to qualify - via the lower bracket.

The two remaining teams that make it through the lower bracket will also qualify, making for a total of 4 qualification spots from the Play-Ins Stage to the Swiss Stage.

You can find the full schedule, results, and event information for the Play-Ins here.

Swiss Stage

The 4 teams will then join the awaiting 12 teams in the Swiss Stage, for a total of 16 participating in this stage of the competition. All the teams will be split into 4 draw pools:

Pool 1: LCK1, LCS1, LEC1, LPL1

Pool 2: LCK2, LCS2, LEC2, LPL2

Pool 3: LCK3, LCK4, LPL3, LPL4

Pool 4: Play-In Stage Teams

Draw Show Rule Set for Worlds 2024

* Pool 1 teams will face Pool 4 teams and Pool 2 teams will play Pool 3 teams. 

**In the first draw, no team will be able to play a team from their own region. 

***A second draw will commence for the 2nd round of the Swiss Stage - pairing teams with the same record against one another. The additional draw restriction will not apply (regional lock will not be in effect).  

****Teams will not be allowed to rematch previous opponents in this Stage.

3 wins qualifies a team for the next stage of Worlds - the Knockout Stage. 3 losses, and the team is eliminated from Worlds. Qualification and Elimination series will be in Bo3 format. All other matches will be Bo1s.

You can find the full schedule, results, and event information for the Swiss Stage here.

Knockout Stage

In the final stage, the Knockout Stage, the final 8 teams that managed to qualify through will be placed into a single-elimination Bo5 gauntlet. Truly a trial by hellfire for all the teams.

You can find the full schedule, results, and event information for the Playoffs here.

Schedule and Placements for Worlds 2024 Play-Ins

Interested in our predictions for the opening series? Check out our Play-Ins Preview.

Bracket A

MAD Lions KOI vs Vikings Esports: 2pm CET // 25th Sep.

PSG Talong vs paiN Gaming: 5pm CET // 25th Sep.

Bracket B

GAM Esports vs Softbank HAWKS: 2pm CET // 26th Sep.

100 Thieves vs Movistar R7: 5pm CET // 26th Sep.

Schedule and Placements for Worlds 2024 Swiss Stage

[TBA]

Schedule and Placements for Worlds 2024 Knockout Stage

[TBA]

What Patch will Worlds 2024 be played on?

Worlds 2024 will be played on patch 14.19. It involves multiple massive changes to champions and is expected to deliver a vastly different meta to the one fans have been witnessing all year. Here is a preview of the upcoming patch changes (subject to final revisions).

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Worlds 2024 Pick'Ems

This year, there will be 2 Pick'Em challenges available for all spectators to participate in - the dreaded Crystal Ball challenge and the more traditional Pick'Ems.

Earn points on the Global Leaderboard, or triumph over friends at the same time with custom leaderboards that raise the stakes amongst compatriots.

To join the Strafe Esports Worlds Pick’em Leaderboard and show us you're better/stronger/faster, go to the following LINK. [Coming Soon]

With that said, here are all the opening times to lock in your guesses.

Crystal Ball: [7pm CET |18th Sep - 2.15pm CET | 25th Sep] // 10am PT | 18th Sep - 5.15am PT 25th Sep]

Swiss Picks: [10pm CET | 29th Sep - 2.15pm CET | 3rd Oct] // [1pm PT | 29th Sep - 5.15am PT 3rd Oct]

Knockouts: [1am CET | 14th Oct - 4.15pm CET | 2nd Nov] // [4pm PT | 13th Oct - 7.15am 2nd Nov]

Read More: Pick'Ems and Crystal Ball Guide [TBA]

Rewards

Participation:

Just by existing you get prizes, no reason not to join the fun!

• Make 1st Crystal Ball Pick: Kha'Zix "You Don't Say" Emote
• Make Swiss Picks: Gragas "Here's To You" Emote
• Make 1st Quarterfinals Pick: 1 Esports 2024 Capsule
• Make 1st Semifinals Pick: 1 Esports 2024 Capsule
• Make Finals pick: 1 Esports 2024 Capsule

Pick'Em

It's been 3 years since someone got a Perfect Pick. About time Strafe got it don't you think?

• Perfect Picks: All 7 Ultimate Skins
• S-Tier (Top 5% of Global Scores)
  • 100 Event Pass Tokens
  • 4 Esports 2024 Capsules
  • Teemo "Up To No Good" Emote
  • Galio "Gasp!" Emote
• A-Tier (Top 20% of Global Scores)
  • 3 Esports 2024 Capsules
  • Teemo "Up To No Good" Emote
  • Galio "Gasp!" Emote
• B-Tier (Top 40% of Global Scores)
  • 2 Esports 2024 Capsules
  • Galio "Gasp!" Emote
• C-Tier (Top 70% of Global Scores)
  • 1 Esports 2024 capsule
  • Galio "Gasp!" Emote

Crystal Ball

Alright, we'd have to be psychic to get this one...

• S-Tier (Top 5% of Global Scores)
  • 100 Event Pass Tokens
  • 4 Esports 2024 Capsules
  • Oriana "I'm So Sorry, WHAT?" Emote
  • Briar "I WAS ROOTING FOR YOU" Emote
• A-Tier (Top 20% of Global Scores)
  • 3 Esports 2024 Capsules
  • Oriana "I'm So Sorry, WHAT?" Emote
  • Briar "I WAS ROOTING FOR YOU" Emote
• B-Tier (Top 40% of Global Scores)
  • 2 Esports 2024 Capsules
  • Briar "I WAS ROOTING FOR YOU" Emote
• C-Tier (Top 70% of Global Scores)
  • 1 Esports 2024 Capsules
  • Briar "I WAS ROOTING FOR YOU" Emote

Top 5000 scorers on both the Pick'Ems and Crystal Ball global leaderboards will earn the Worlds 2024 Viego skin, as well as Viego himself (if not already unlocked).

Crystal Ball prediction scores will be awarded after the conclusion of Worlds. All performance-based Tier rewards will also be delivered by the 3rd of November.

Worlds 2024 Anthem

Set to premiere on the 24th of September at 8am PT / 5pm CET. Linkin Park is rumored to be the performing artist...

The official Worlds anthem will be available on all major viewing platforms including YouTube, Vevo, and more.

More Fun for the Fans

The Opera GX Experience

This year, Riot has partnered with Opera GX, the web browser marketed for gamers, to offer an exclusive experience. By watching on Opera GX, fans (in certain regions) will be able to gain special access and features.

This collaboration allows Opera GX users to enjoy an immersive viewing experience throughout Worlds, including intergrated access to custom mods, a co-streaming hub, and more. - Riot Games

Worlds Unlocked

The Worlds Unlocked Bundle is a curated bundle mix of limited edition physical and in-game items and is meant for the most diehard of fans.

Worlds Unlocked 2024 Collector's Edition ($99 USD)

Physical Items:

• Worlds 2024 Lux Figure
• Worlds 2024 Championship Baron Plush
• Worlds 2024 HyperX Keycap Set
• Worlds 2024 HyperX Mousepad
• Worlds 2024 Pin

Digital items:

• Worlds 2024 Event Pass
• Classic unvaulted past Worlds skin capsule
• Worlds 2024 Viego Skin
• Exclusive Worlds 2024 Viego Skin Chroma
• Exclusive Worlds 2024 “Um What?” Icon
• Exclusive Worlds 2024 “Oh My.” Emote
• Exclusive “It’s MINE!” Mercedes-Benz Emote

The Lux figure is of especial note, being a limited edition custom design by Jimei Palace, featuring four flag stands for fans to customize and display their Lady of Luminosity.

Worlds 2024 Merchandise

Includes a variety of apparel and accessories and will be available online beginning September 19th.

• NA/EU: merch.riotgames.com
• KR: riot-store.co.kr
• CN: https://leagueoflegends.tmall.com, https://v.douyin.com/ijPwQMdt/

Where will Worlds 2024 be held?

As per tradition, Worlds will be a traveling affair, held across multiple venues as the tournament progresses. This year, we’ll be in Europe - starting at the new Riot Games Arena, pivoting in Paris, before finally ending in London for the Grand FInals.

Play-Ins // Swiss Stage

Riot Games Arena, Berlin, Germany. [25th -29th Oct, 3rd-7th Oct, 10th-13th Oct]

Quarterfinals // Semifinals

Adidas Arena, Paris, France. [17th-20th Oct, 26th-27th Oct]

Grand Finals

02 Arena, London, England. [2nd Nov]

How to Watch Worlds 2024

Worlds 2024 will be live streamed on Riot Games’ official channels on YouTube and Twitch.

Stay tuned for updates on co-streams and other channels which will showcase the biggest League of Legends tournament of the year.

Worlds 2024 Exclusive Virtual Drops

This year, watching the games live on lolesports.com specifically will bring even greater rewards for the fans, including unique emotes, icons, and a collectible legacy emote.

Fans will also receive an Esports 2024 Capsule for every:

• Pentakill
• Dragon Steal
• Baron Steal

During the finals, Quadrakills will also reward a capsule. Moreover, this year's Worlds partners are also looking to bless the fans with drops - meaning that monitor should never turn off the entire month.

Key Moments to Tune in for Worlds 2024 Drops

Play-Ins Opening Day

• Heheh Okay Emote (Tristana)

Swiss Week 1

• We Chillin Poro Icon

Swiss Week 2

• I'll Be Leaving Emote (Teemo)

Quarterfinals Begin

• oH yEaH? Emote (Anivia)

Semifinals Begin

• Prestige Juicy Emote (Gangplank Legacy)

Finals Opening Ceremony

• #1 Fan Poro Icon

Trophy Lift Ceremony

• Big Fan Poro Icon

Co-Streaming

Riot has confirmed that over 75 content creators have been brought into the fold as official co-streamers. All official co-streamers will once again be allowed to stream every match and stage at Worlds.

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On-Site Co-Streamers for Worlds 2024 [TBA]

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The above-mentioned Opera GX partnership will also introduce a new feature for fans of the co-streaming experience - by adding more juice.

For the first time, a Co-Streamer Hub (powered by Opera GX) will be available, serving as an interactive directory of all co-streamer channels. Essentially fans will be able to not only one-stop browse and shop for their favorite creators, but they'll also be able to peruse all their options in one centralized location.

Furthermore, Riot is also now encouraging all Worlds-qualified organizations to also offer a co-stream. This 'invitation' extends throughout the entire event, regardless of the team's status, eliminated or otherwise.

Follow all the latest updates on Worlds 2024 on Strafe Esports and the official LoL Esports Twitter. Access lolesports.com for all the latest official match times and live matches.

This article will be updated as new information surfaces. Last updated on 11th September, 2024. 

Featured Image Credits: LoL Esports // Riot Games