Swiss Stage kicks off at $5M World Championships
The Swiss Stage of the $5 million League of Legends 2025 World Championship commenced in Beijing with intense competition. Eight matches took place on the first day, each following a best-of-one format.
Opening Day Highlights
- Secret Whales triumphed over Keyd Stars in 33 minutes.
- CTBC Flying Oyster secured a win against Fnatic in 32 minutes.
- KT Rolster claimed victory against KOI in 33 minutes.
- 100 Thieves defeated Bilibili Gaming in just 31 minutes.
- T1 prevailed over FlyQuest in a 34-minute match.
- Anyone’s Legend needed 41 minutes to overcome Hanwha Life.
- Top Esports beat G2 Esports in 32 minutes.
- Gen.G achieved a rapid 27-minute win against PSG Talon.
Competition Format
The tournament follows a Swiss Stage comprising five rounds. Teams are required to secure three victories to advance to the Knockout Stage. Conversely, three defeats result in elimination. Most matches follow a best-of-one format, except for elimination and advancement matches, which are best-of-three.
Upcoming Matches and Prize Details
On the second day, Round 2 will feature both High Matches and Low Matches:
| Round 2 High Matches (1-0 teams) | Round 2 Low Matches (0-1 teams) |
|---|---|
| Secret Whales vs. KT Rolster | Flyquest vs. Keyd Stars |
| Top Esports vs. 100 Thieves | G2 Esports vs. KOI |
| CTBC Flying Oyster vs. T1 | Bilibili Gaming vs. Fnatic |
| Gen.G vs. Anyone’s Legend | Hanwha Life vs. PSG Talon |
The Knockout Stage, commencing on October 28, will adopt a single-elimination format with all matches being best-of-five. The final, scheduled for November 9, offers a $1 million prize for the winner and $800,000 for the runner-up, promising high stakes for the participants.
