Summary:
- So far, Gen.G, CTBC Flying Oyster, and PSG Talon have qualified for Worlds 2025.
- Major regions like LCK, LPL, LEC, and LTA still have spots on the line, set to be decided by end-of-split playoffs.
- The full Worlds roster (17 teams) is expected to be confirmed by late September.
The League of Legends World Championship 2025 is just around the corner, and the first few teams have already secured their spots. So far, three teams have officially qualified, while many others are still battling through playoffs to earn their ticket to League of Legends Worlds 2025
Who Are The Qualified Teams For League of Legends Worlds 2025: Three Teams In
The first three qualified teams secured their spots by either taking home the victory in major events or being top of regional leagues. They are:
| Team | Region | Qualification Path | Status |
| Gen.G | LCK (Korea) | MSI 2025 Champion → Direct seed | Qualified |
| CTBC Flying Oyster | LCP (APAC) | LCP Split Finals — Season Champion | Qualified |
| PSG Talon | LCP (APAC) | LCP Split Finals — Runner-Up | Qualified |
In relation, Gen.G became the first team in the world to qualify for Worlds 2025 by winning the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) earlier this year. With this, they automatically qualified for the Worlds 2025 regardless of their LCK Summer Performance.
CTBC Flying Oyset on the other hand, owned the newly formed LCP, along with PSG Talon who followed as runner-up. Both teams have showcased their skills and strengths to their gameplay performances, which led to Worlds 2025 qualification. With that, they will represent the APAC region on the world stage.
How Many Qualifiers Each Region Produces
The roster for the League of Legends Worlds 2025 are divided across the major regions, LCK, LPL, LEC, LTA, and LCP. This year’s tournament will feature 17 teams in total, so far, three teams have already been qualified. Let’s see how many spots are still on the line:
| Region | Number of Seeds | Notes |
| LCK (Korea) | 4 | One slot is MSI champion (Gen.G), remaining 3 from Summer playoffs |
| LPL (China) | 4 | Winner, points leaders, and regional qualifier |
| LEC (EMEA) | 3 | Summer champion, runner-up, and 3rd place |
| LTA (Americas) | 3 | Top teams from Summer split |
| LCP (APAC) | 3 | Champion and runner-up already locked (FYO & PSG), 3rd spot still open |
This breakdown shows how Worlds 2025 is keeping balance across regions while still rewarding the strongest leagues with more seeds. Korea and China remain powerhouses with four seeds each. Meanwhile, EMEA, Americas, and APAC each get three.
The Next Steps For Each Region
Korea (LCK)
As Gen.G secures the first spot for the League of Legends Worlds 2025, LCK still has three more seeds to be go. With that, teams such as T1, Hanwha Life Esports and KT Rolsters are expected to have intense battles in the Summer Playoffs. Considering the history of LCK teams who usually dominate at worlds, competition for the last three spots will be fierce.
China (LPL)
So far, none yet from the LPL teams have already claimed the four seeds. In this case, the LPL Summer Split will determine the champion, while points and a last-chance qualifier will decide the others. Bilibili Gaming (BLG) and JD Gaming (JDG) are showing top-level performance lately, so many expect they will become one of the seeds for Worlds 2025.
EMEA (LEC)
In the EMEA region, the LEC Summer playoffs will determine which teams will be qualified for the Worlds 2025. As of now, the summer playoffs are still ongoing but strong teams such as G2 Esports and Fnatic are fan-favorites. Not only that, rising teams Karmine Corp and MAD Lions are showing great performance as well.
Americas (LTA)
The LTA (North and South America) will send three strong teams from the Americas Region as well. Cloud9, NRG, and LOUD are among the fan favorites, but the playoffs will ultimately decide who takes the spots.
Asia-Pacific (LCP)
So far, CBTC Flying Oyster and PSG Talon from Asia-Pacific, have already confirmed their slots. This means, the last spot will go to another strong APAC team. Detonation FocusMe (DFM) from Japan and Vietnamese representatives are battling it out to secure the last seed.
The League of Legends Worlds 2025 Tournament Format
The League of Legends Worlds 2025 will use a three-stage system. Specifically, the format includes:
| Phase | Details |
| Play-In Stage | A special one-match qualifier between the 4th seed from LCK and the 4th seed from LPL will decide the final 17th slot. |
| Swiss Stage | 16 teams compete in a Swiss-style system. Each team plays until they win three matches (advance) or lose three matches (eliminated). |
| Knockout Stage | The top 8 teams move to a single-elimination bracket. From here, it’s best-of-five matches until one team is crowned World Champion.
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This format ensures that the tournament is balanced and fair for all teams, while also making it exciting for the viewers.
Final Thoughts
So far, Gen.G (Korea), CTBC Flying Oyster (APAC), and PSG Talon (APAC) are the first three teams qualifiers for League of Legends Worlds 2025. There are still 14 more slots to fill across regions like LCK, LPL, LEC, and LTA, the race is far from over. The final lineup of 17 teams will be confirmed by the end of September, just weeks before Worlds officially begins in China on October 14, 2025.
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