KT Rolster Dominates with Strong Performance at World Championships
In a remarkable display of skill, KT Rolster emerged victorious in the recent round of the League of Legends 2025 World Championship held in Beijing. The championship features a prize pool of $5 million and is structured in a Swiss Stage format.
KT Rolster’s Dominance
On Thursday, KT Rolster showcased their prowess by defeating Secret Whales in just 28 minutes while playing blue. They were one of four teams to improve their record to 2-0 in the championship’s Swiss Stage.
Overview of Round 2 High Matches
- KT Rolster: Defeated Secret Whales in 28 minutes (blue)
- Top Esports: Beat 100 Thieves in 26 minutes (blue)
- CTBC Flying Oyster: Overcame T1 in 32 minutes (blue)
- Anyone’s Legend: Defeated Gen.G Esports in 32 minutes (red)
To reach the Knockout Stage, teams need three wins in the five-round Swiss format. Conversely, teams accumulating three losses will face elimination. Most matches are decided in a best-of-one format, while elimination and advancement matches are best-of-three.
Upcoming Matches
The following matches are scheduled for Friday, focused on determining which teams will advance:
Round 3 Matchups
- High Matches (2-0 teams):
- KT Rolster vs. Top Esports
- CTBC Flying Oyster vs. Anyone’s Legend
- Mid Matches (1-1 teams):
- Secret Whales vs. Flyquest
- Gen.G Esports vs. T1
- G2 Esports vs. Bilibili Gaming
- 100 Thieves vs. Hanwha Life
- Low Matches (0-2 teams):
- KOI vs. Fnatic
- Keyd Stars vs. PSG Talon
Prize Distribution
The prize pool allocation for the tournament is as follows:
| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $1 million |
| 2nd | $800,000 |
| 3rd-4th | $400,000 |
| 5th-8th | $300,000 |
| 9th-11th | $175,000 |
| 12th-14th | $125,000 |
| 15th-16th | $112,500 |
| 17th | $75,000 |
As the championship progresses, fans eagerly await the next round of matches to see which teams will secure their places in the Knockout Stage. The competition remains fierce as top teams aim for the coveted title and prize money.
