League of Legends First Stand 2025: Teams, Format, Prize Pool & More
League of Legends First Stand 2025: Teams, format, prize pool, and how to watch live.
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The League of Legends First Stand 2025 is set to deliver an electrifying showdown, kicking off on March 10, 2025, at LoL Park in Seoul, South Korea. This brand-new international event will feature five regional champions, each vying for the ultimate title and a hefty prize pool.
Qualified Teams
Here are the five teams representing their regions:
- LCK (South Korea): Hanwha Life Esports
- LPL (China): TBD
- LEC (Europe): TBD
- LTA (The Americas): Team Liquid
- LCP (Pacific): CTBC Flying Oyster
The LPL and LEC champions will be announced soon.
Tournament Format
The competition is divided into two stages:
Round Robin Stage (March 10-14, 2025)
- Each team plays a best-of-three (Bo3) series against every other team.
- The team finishing 5th is eliminated.
- The top four teams advance to the Knockout Stage.
Knockout Stage (March 15-16, 2025)
Single-elimination, best-of-five (Bo5) matches.
- 1st seed vs. 4th seed
- 2nd seed vs. 3rd seed
- The winners face off in the Grand Final for the championship.
Fearless Draft Format: Once a champion is played in a series, it cannot be picked again, adding an extra layer of strategy.
Prize Pool Breakdown
- Champion: $300,000
- Runner-up: $225,000
- 3rd & 4th place: $172,500 each
- 5th place: $130,000
New HUD & Livestream Details
The event will introduce a redesigned HUD, offering enhanced clarity and a more detailed look at in-game elements. This update aims to provide a richer experience for both dedicated fans and newcomers, especially with the addition of a new Epic Monster this season.
Watch the action live on:
- Twitch: Riot Games
- YouTube: LoL Esports
- LoLEsports.com: Official Website
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In-Game Drops & Rewards
Fans watching on LoLEsports.com can unlock exclusive in-game Drops by signing in with their Riot ID:
- Pentakill and Baron Nashor steal: Earn a 2025 Esports Capsule.
- Bo5 Series (Knockout Stage): Unlock a 2025 Esports Capsule.
- Grand Final: Get the exclusive "I Am FUMING" First Stand Brand emote.
Get ready to witness epic battles as the world's best teams clash for glory in League of Legends First Stand 2025. Don’t miss a moment—history awaits!
