Summary:
- The LCK 2025 Playoffs start on September 10 and will decide which teams qualify for Worlds 2025 in October.
- Six teams will compete in a double-elimination bracket, but only four will make it to the biggest League of Legends tournament of the year.
- The Round 1 matches on the first day are T1 vs. Dplus KIA and KT Rolster vs. BNK FearX, with the winners advancing to Round 2 to face Gen.G and HLE.
The LCK 2025 Playoffs bracket is now set, with the last two Play-In teams securing their spots. That means the top six teams in South Korea are set to battle it out starting September 10. The stakes are higher now, as the Playoffs will decide who wins the fight for the domestic title. It will also determine which four teams will represent the LCK at the 2025 League of Legends World Championship (Worlds).
Qualified Teams
Six teams made it into the LCK 2025 Playoffs after months of competition:
- Gen.G
- Hanwha Life Esports (HLE)
- T1
- Dplus KIA (DK)
- KT Rolster
- BNK FearX (BFX)
Gen.G and HLE finished first and second in the regular season, so they skip straight to Round 2. The other four—T1, KT, DK, and FearX—will battle in Round 1 for a chance to face them.
At least three LCK teams will go to Worlds, and possibly a fourth if Gen.G ends up in the top three, since they already secured a Worlds spot by winning MSI 2025. Gen.G are the favorites thanks to a dominant season, but HLE, T1, and KT are all strong contenders. For FearX, this is a chance to qualify for Worlds for the first time ever.
LCK 2025 Playoffs Format and Schedule
The LCK 2025 Playoffs use a double-elimination format, meaning teams get a second chance if they lose once. All matches will be best-of-five with the Fearless Draft system.
Here’s the schedule overview for each stage of the Playoffs:
- Round 1: September 10–11
- Round 2: September 13–14
- Upper Bracket Final: September 20
- Lower Bracket Final: September 27
- Grand Final: September 28
Where to Watch
Fans can watch all matches live on the official LCK Twitch and YouTube channels. Games start at 10 AM CET / 1 AM PT, except later rounds which begin at 8 AM CET / 11 PM PT (previous day). For the first time ever, the Grand Final will also be broadcast on South Korean TV, showing just how popular esports has become.
Opening Matches
The opening Playoffs Round 1 matches already look action-packed and interesting:
T1 vs. Dplus KIA – Wednesday, September 10 (10 AM CET)
T1, the defending World Champions, chose DK as their first opponent. T1’s Split 3 performances have been impressive, with solid teamfighting and macro plays. On the other hand, DK—once a dominant force—has been struggling this year, which is why many fans see T1 as the clear favorite.
KT Rolster vs. BNK FearX – Thursday, September 11 (10 AM CET)
This matchup looks more balanced. FearX looked strong in the play-in stage, but KT has been battling tougher teams all season. For FearX, rising star Diable might be the difference-maker if they want to pull off an upset.
The winners of these series will advance to Round 2, where Gen.G and HLE await. Gen.G, as the top seed, will get to pick their opponent from the two advancing teams.
Conclusion
The LCK 2025 Playoffs looks full of exciting matches to come. Gen.G will try to hold onto their crown, T1 is aiming for a comeback, and FearX hopes to surprise everyone as the underdog. With four Worlds 2025 spots on the line, the pressure is higher than ever. For some, the road ends here. For others, it’s the next step to glory.
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