LEC Split 3 2025: Schedule, Format and Teams

Summary:

The LEC Split 3 2025 is coming with an improved format, pitting ten elite EMEA teams against each other.

Stakes are high for the competing teams, as the top three of this final split would represent the region in the upcoming LoL World Championship in China.

Starting on August 2, 2025, fans can watch the Group Stage matches that will kick off the tournament.

Ready for the last rounds of LEC might? The third and final split of this year’s League of Legends EMEA Championship season is almost here! Riot Games has introduced a new Group Stage format, while a new team joins the competitive lineup. There’s surely a lot to look forward to as these ten teams aim for a spot at Worlds 2025 in China.

Let’s break down everything you need to know about the tournament, including the format, schedule, and the teams fighting for regional dominance.

Format: A More Competitive Structure

Unlike previous splits, the LEC Split 3 2025 features a best-of-three format throughout the group stage. This structure aims to increase the level of competition and reduce variance from one-off matches.

Here’s how the format works:

Ten teams are divided into two groups of five.
Each team plays a best-of-three round robin within its group.
The top four teams from each group advance to the Playoffs.
The top two in each group move directly into the upper bracket.
The third-place teams face the fourth-place teams of the opposite group in a best-of-five to determine lower bracket placement.

With no Season Finals this year, the Summer Split playoffs alone will determine the three teams that will qualify for the World Championship.

Teams: Familiar Names and New Blood

The LEC Split 3 2025 features a mix of veteran teams and one exciting newcomer. Ukrainian organization NAVI makes its debut after purchasing Rogue’s slot, and all eyes will be on them as they attempt to challenge the region’s giants.

Here are the 10 teams competing:

Fnatic
G2 Esports
GIANTX
Karmine Corp
Movistar KOI
NAVI
SK Gaming
Team BDS
Team Heretics
Team Vitality

Movistar KOI, who won the Spring Split earlier this year, will look to carry their momentum forward. Meanwhile, G2 Esports and Fnatic, the long-standing titans of the LEC, are expected to be top contenders once again.

Schedule: When and Where to Watch

The LEC Split 3 2025 starts with Week 1 of the Group Stage on August 2, 2025. It will run through multiple weeks at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin, Germany.

Group Stage: August 2-26, 2025
Playoffs: September 4-15, 2025
Summer Finals: September 26–28, 2025 at Caja Mágica in Madrid, Spain

If you wouldn’t be attending the live events, you can watch all the matches on official LEC channels via Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok. There will also be co-streams available from popular community figures.

Group Stage – Week 1 Schedule

Schedule	Matchup
August 2, 17:00 CEST	Natus Vincere vs Karmine Corp (Group A)
August 2, 19:00 CEST	Team Heretics vs Fnatic (Group B)
August 3, 17:00 CEST	Team BDS vs SK Gaming (Group B)
August 3, 19:00 CEST	GIANTX vs Karmine Corp (Group A)
August 4, 17:00 CEST	SK Gaming vs Fnatic (Group B)
August 4,, 19:00 CEST	GIANTX vs Team Vitality (Group A)

What’s at Stake

With the removal of the Season Finals, LEC Split 3 2025 holds even greater significance. The top three teams from this split will secure direct qualification to the 2025 World Championship in China. That alone raises the stakes for every match — from the group stage to the playoffs.

Whether you’re rooting for an established team or excited to see what NAVI brings to the table, this split is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling in recent memory.

Conclusion

The LEC Split 3 2025 is more than just the last leg of the competitive season — it’s the final gateway to the world stage. With a revamped format, a balanced schedule, and a strong lineup of teams, fans can expect an unforgettable run of matches.

As the road to Worlds intensifies, each game counts. Don’t miss a moment of the LEC Split 3 2025, whether you’re tuning in for the first time or have followed every split this season. The fight for international glory begins now.

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