Swiss Stage Thrills at $5 Million World Championships
The League of Legends 2025 World Championship is currently underway in Beijing, featuring intense competition among top teams. The Swiss Stage is crucial, with a prize pool of $5 million drawing significant attention. On Saturday, notable victories occurred among several strong contenders.
Swiss Stage Highlights
On October 28, four teams achieved victories in their respective matches:
- FlyQuest: Defeated Secret Whales in 32 minutes.
- Gen.G Esports: Overcame T1 in just 28 minutes.
- G2 Esports: Bested Bilibili Gaming in 28 minutes.
- Hanwha Life: Handled 100 Thieves efficiently.
The matches were part of the Round 3 Mid Matches, where teams with a 1-1 record were vying for crucial wins. Each team needs three victories in the five-round Swiss Stage to move on to the Knockout Stage. In contrast, three losses result in elimination from the tournament.
Upcoming Matches and Knockout Stage Details
All matches in the Swiss Stage are best-of-one contests. However, elimination and advancement matches will be best-of-three. Eight teams will proceed to the Knockout Stage, which is a single-elimination format commencing on October 28. This segment will utilize a best-of-five format for all matches.
To date, KT Rolster and Anyone’s Legend have already secured their spots in the Knockout Stage. Upcoming matches on Sunday will feature:
- KOI vs. Fnatic
- Keyd Stars vs. PSG Talon
Prize Pool Breakdown
The distribution of the $5 million prize pool is as follows:
| Rank | Prize Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1 million |
| 2 | $800,000 |
| 3-4 | $400,000 |
| 5-8 | $300,000 |
| 9-11 | $175,000 |
| 12-14 | $125,000 |
| 15-16 | $112,500 |
| 17 | $75,000 |
As the championship progresses, fans eagerly anticipate the excitement leading to the grand final on November 9. The stakes are high, with substantial prizes awaiting the winners.
