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2023 World Championship

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[e][h]2023 World Championship
League Information
Series:
Organizer:
Type:
Offline
Location:
South Korea Seoul
South Korea Busan
Venue:
Gocheok Sky Dome
(Grand Finals)
Sajik Arena
(Quarterfinals & Semifinals)
KBS Stadium
(Swiss Stage)
LOL Park
(Play-Ins)
Format:
Play-Ins
Swiss
Single Elimination
Prize Pool:
$2,225,000 USD
Start Date:
2023-10-10
End Date:
2023-11-19
Teams:
22
Version:
Liquipedia Tier:
Links
Chronology


The League of Legends World Championship 2023 (also known as LoL Worlds 2023 or just Worlds 2023) is the crowning event of League of Legends esports for the year. The tournament includes 22 teams from all regions of the game in a months-long race for the Summoner's Cup.

For this Worlds tournament Riot introduced a Swiss Format which will be replacing the Group Stage of previous years, and a new qualifying series to determine the last spot between 4th Seed of Europe and North America.[1]

Jump to Section:
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Prize Pool[edit]


Participating Teams[edit]

Swiss Stage Teams[edit]

Gen.G
Head CoachSouth Korea Score
South Korea Mafa
South Korea Museong
Main Roster
3rd - 4th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2022)
TopSouth Korea Doran
JunglerSouth Korea Peanut
MiddleSouth Korea Chovy
BotSouth Korea Peyz
SupportSouth Korea Delight
Staff
3rd - 4th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2022)
T1
Head CoachSouth Korea Tom
South Korea Sky
South Korea Roach
South Korea Gisepa
Main Roster
1st World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2013, 2015, 2016)
TopSouth Korea Zeus
JunglerSouth Korea Oner
MiddleSouth Korea Faker
BotSouth Korea Gumayusi
SupportSouth Korea Keria
Staff
1st World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2013, 2015, 2016)
KT Rolster
Top
DNP
South Korea PerfecT
Main RosterStaff
5th - 8th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2018)
Head CoachSouth Korea Hirai
South Korea supreme
South Korea RapidStar
South Korea Heetul
Main RosterSubstitutes
5th - 8th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2018)
TopSouth Korea Kiin
JunglerSouth Korea Cuzz
MiddleSouth Korea Bdd
BotSouth Korea Aiming
SupportSouth Korea Lehends
SubstitutesStaff
5th - 8th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2018)
Dplus
Support
DNP
South Korea Bible
Main RosterStaff
1st World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2020)
Head CoachSouth Korea Acorn
South Korea GorillA
South Korea Jay
Main RosterSubstitutes
1st World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2020)
TopSouth Korea Canna
JunglerSouth Korea Canyon
MiddleSouth Korea ShowMaker
BotSouth Korea Deft
SupportSouth Korea Kellin
SubstitutesStaff
1st World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2020)
JD Gaming
Middle
DNP
China Lzq
Main RosterStaff
3rd - 4th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2022)
Head CoachSouth Korea Homme
China Viod
China Vus5o
Main RosterSubstitutes
3rd - 4th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2022)
TopChina 369
JunglerSouth Korea Kanavi
MiddleChina knight
BotSouth Korea Ruler
SupportChina MISSING
SubstitutesStaff
3rd - 4th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2022)
Bilibili Gaming
Bot
DNP
China Baiye
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachHong Kong Tabe
Taiwan BigWei
China Xiasu
China Duan
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopChina Bin
JunglerChina XUN
MiddleChina Yagao
BotChina Elk
SupportChina ON
SubstitutesStaff
LNG Esports
Middle
DNP
China Yuekai
Main RosterStaff
12th - 13th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2021)
Taiwan Poppy
China U
China Yuzhang
Main RosterSubstitutes
12th - 13th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2021)
TopChina Zika
JunglerSouth Korea Tarzan
MiddleSouth Korea Scout
BotChina Gala
SupportChina Hang
SubstitutesStaff
12th - 13th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2021)
Weibo Gaming
Jungler
DNP
Taiwan Karsa
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachSouth Korea Daeny
China Rui
China Tselin
South Korea fly
China Medusa
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopSouth Korea TheShy
JunglerChina weiwei
MiddleChina Xiaohu
BotChina Light
SupportChina Crisp
SubstitutesStaff
G2 Esports
Head CoachCanada Dylan Falco
Portugal Rodrigo
Main Roster
2nd World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2019)
TopGermany BrokenBlade
JunglerSweden Yike
MiddleDenmark Caps
BotFrance Hans Sama
SupportSlovenia Mikyx
Staff
2nd World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2019)
Fnatic
Head CoachCzechia Nightshare
Assistant CoachFinland Hiiva
Strategic CoachUnited Kingdom Shaves
Main Roster
1st World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2011)
TopSpain Oscarinin
JunglerSpain Razork
MiddleCzechia Humanoid
BotSouth Korea Noah
SupportPoland Trymbi
Staff
1st World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2011)
MAD Lions
Head CoachDenmark Pad
Main Roster
5th - 8th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2021)
TopSouth Korea Chasy
JunglerSpain Elyoya
MiddleBelgium Nisqy
BotCzechia Carzzy
SupportBulgaria Hylissang
Staff
5th - 8th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2021)
Cloud9
Head CoachSpain mithy
Sweden Malice
South Korea Rigby
Assistant CoachNorway Veigarv2
Assistant CoachUnited Kingdom Duffman
Main Roster
3rd - 4th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2018)
TopAustralia Fudge
JunglerUnited States Blaber
MiddleSouth Korea EMENES
BotSouth Korea Berserker
SupportDenmark Zven
Staff
3rd - 4th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2018)
Team Liquid
Middle
DNP
Australia Haeri
Main RosterStaff
9th - 12th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2020)
Head CoachSouth Korea Reignover
Assistant CoachSouth Korea Dodo
Iraq Haitham
Main RosterSubstitutes
9th - 12th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2020)
TopSouth Korea Summit
JunglerSouth Korea Pyosik
MiddleUnited States APA
BotUnited States Yeon
SupportSouth Korea CoreJJ
SubstitutesStaff
9th - 12th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2020)

Play-In Teams[edit]

CTBC Flying Oyster
Support
DNP
Taiwan S1aytrue
Main RosterStaff
11th - 14th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2022)
Head CoachTaiwan Achie
Assistant CoachTaiwan Bob
Assistant CoachTaiwan Koala
Main RosterSubstitutes
11th - 14th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2022)
TopTaiwan Rest
JunglerTaiwan Gemini
MiddleTaiwan JimieN
BotTaiwan Shunn
SupportTaiwan ShiauC
SubstitutesStaff
11th - 14th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2022)
DetonatioN FocusMe
Bot
DNP
Japan Milan
Main RosterStaff
14th - 16th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2021)
South Korea viviD
Japan Gismo
Main RosterSubstitutes
14th - 16th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2021)
TopJapan apaMEN
JunglerSouth Korea Steal
MiddleSouth Korea Aria
BotJapan Yutapon
SupportSouth Korea Harp
SubstitutesStaff
14th - 16th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2021)
GAM Esports
Middle
DNP
Vietnam playcool
Support
DNP
Vietnam Zin
Main RosterStaff
9th - 11th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2017)
Head CoachVietnam Hankay
Strategic CoachVietnam Rei
Singapore Jensen Goh
United Kingdom Molecule
South Korea Yutility
Main RosterSubstitutes
9th - 11th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2017)
TopVietnam Kiaya
JunglerVietnam Levi
MiddleVietnam Kati
BotVietnam Slayder
SupportVietnam Palette
SubstitutesStaff
9th - 11th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2017)
LOUD
Head CoachBrazil BeellzY
Assistant CoachBrazil Shaquinn
Main Roster
19th - 20th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2022)
TopBrazil Robo
JunglerSouth Korea Croc
MiddleBrazil Tinowns
BotSouth Korea Route
SupportBrazil Ceos
Staff
19th - 20th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2022)
PSG Talon
Jungler
DNP
Taiwan Husha
Middle
DNP
Taiwan HongSuo
Main RosterStaff
9th - 11th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2021)
Head CoachTaiwan CorGi
Assistant CoachSouth Korea Maru
Main RosterSubstitutes
9th - 11th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2021)
TopTaiwan Azhi
JunglerTaiwan JunJia
MiddleTaiwan Maple
BotTaiwan Wako
SupportTaiwan Woody
SubstitutesStaff
9th - 11th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2021)
Rainbow7
Head CoachArgentina Khynm
Assistant CoachSouth Korea Kun
Strategic CoachArgentina Pointless
Main Roster
17th - 20th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2017)
TopSouth Korea Bong
JunglerPeru Oddie
MiddleSouth Korea Mireu
BotArgentina Ceo
SupportArgentina Lyonz
Staff
17th - 20th World ChampionshipsWorld Championships (2017)
Team Whales
Bot
DNP
Vietnam Vit
Support
DNP
Vietnam CBL
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachVietnam Yuna
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopVietnam Sparda
JunglerVietnam BeanJ
MiddleVietnam Glory
BotVietnam Artemis
SupportVietnam Bie
SubstitutesStaff

Results[edit]

Play-In: Round 1[edit]

Group A
1.PSG TalonPSG Talon PSG Talon2-04-0
2.GAM EsportsGAM Esports GAM Esports2-14-2
3.LOUDLOUD LOUD1-22-4
4.Rainbow7Rainbow7 Rainbow70-20-4


Group B
1.Team WhalesTeam Whales Team Whales2-04-2
2.Team BDSTeam BDS Team BDS2-15-2
3.CTBC Flying OysterCTBC Flying Oyster CTBC Flying Oyster1-23-4
4.DetonatioN FocusMeDetonatioN FocusMe DetonatioN FocusMe0-20-4


 Click here for more information about the Play-In: Round 1 matches.

Play-In: Round 2[edit]

Play-In Round 2
Qualified
Qualified
Qual.
Q
PSG TalonPSG TalonPSG
2
Team BDSTeam BDSBDS
3
October 15, 2023 - 17:00 KST
Kennen
Maokai
Jayce
Kai'Sa
Alistar
34:28
Rakan
Zeri
Azir
Sejuani
Sion
Jax
Poppy
Akali
Kai'Sa
Rell
28:11
Nautilus
Kalista
Syndra
Taliyah
Renekton
Gnar
Jarvan IV
Sylas
Caitlyn
Rell
40:39
Alistar
Kai'Sa
Azir
Maokai
Olaf
Jax
Maokai
Jayce
Aphelios
Alistar
26:39
Nautilus
Kai'Sa
Cassiopeia
Ivern
Garen
Gnar
Jarvan IV
Taliyah
Aphelios
Rell
43:54
Alistar
Zeri
Tristana
Maokai
Darius
Casters: Ireland Oisín & United States MarkZ
Team BDSTeam BDSBDS
Team WhalesTeam WhalesTW
1
GAM EsportsGAM EsportsGAM
3
October 15, 2023 - 12:00 KST
K'Sante
Lee Sin
Orianna
Kai'Sa
Nautilus
27:07
Rakan
Xayah
Syndra
Viego
Renekton
K'Sante
Viego
Taliyah
Kai'Sa
Rell
27:30
Leona
Xayah
Viktor
Lee Sin
Jax
Renekton
Jarvan IV
Taliyah
Kai'Sa
Rell
32:47
Nautilus
Xayah
Jayce
Sejuani
Jax
Malphite
Lee Sin
Syndra
Kalista
Nautilus
27:32
Sett
Kai'Sa
Orianna
Wukong
Renekton
Casters: United Kingdom Munchables & Ireland Dagda
GAM EsportsGAM EsportsGAM

Swiss Stage[edit]

#TeamMatchesGamesRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5
1.Gen.G EsportsGen.G Esports Gen.G Esports3-04-0GAM EsportsGAM Esports1:0T1T11:0G2 EsportsG2 Esports2:0  
1.JD GamingJD Gaming JD Gaming3-04-1Team BDSTeam BDS1:0Bilibili GamingBilibili Gaming1:0LNG EsportsLNG Esports2:1  
3.LNG EsportsLNG Esports LNG Esports3-15-3FnaticFnatic1:0Cloud9Cloud91:0JD GamingJD Gaming1:2KT RolsterKT Rolster2:1 
3.NRGNRG NRG3-14-1Weibo GamingWeibo Gaming0:1Team LiquidTeam Liquid1:0MAD LionsMAD Lions1:0G2 EsportsG2 Esports2:0 
3.T1T1 T13-14-1Team LiquidTeam Liquid1:0Gen.G EsportsGen.G Esports0:1Cloud9Cloud91:0Bilibili GamingBilibili Gaming2:0 
6.Bilibili GamingBilibili Gaming Bilibili Gaming3-24-4KT RolsterKT Rolster1:0JD GamingJD Gaming0:1FnaticFnatic1:0T1T10:2G2 EsportsG2 Esports2:1
6.KT RolsterKT Rolster KT Rolster3-25-3Bilibili GamingBilibili Gaming0:1DplusDplus1:0Weibo GamingWeibo Gaming1:0LNG EsportsLNG Esports1:2DplusDplus2:0
6.Weibo GamingWeibo Gaming Weibo Gaming3-25-3NRGNRG1:0G2 EsportsG2 Esports0:1KT RolsterKT Rolster0:1MAD LionsMAD Lions2:0FnaticFnatic2:1
9.DplusDplus Dplus2-34-4G2 EsportsG2 Esports0:1KT RolsterKT Rolster0:1Team BDSTeam BDS2:0GAM EsportsGAM Esports2:0KT RolsterKT Rolster0:2
9.FnaticFnatic Fnatic2-34-5LNG EsportsLNG Esports0:1GAM EsportsGAM Esports1:0Bilibili GamingBilibili Gaming0:1Cloud9Cloud92:1Weibo GamingWeibo Gaming1:2
9.G2 EsportsG2 Esports G2 Esports2-33-6DplusDplus1:0Weibo GamingWeibo Gaming1:0Gen.G EsportsGen.G Esports0:2NRGNRG0:2Bilibili GamingBilibili Gaming1:2
12.Cloud9Cloud9 Cloud91-32-4MAD LionsMAD Lions1:0LNG EsportsLNG Esports0:1T1T10:1FnaticFnatic1:2 
12.GAM EsportsGAM Esports GAM Esports1-32-5Gen.G EsportsGen.G Esports0:1FnaticFnatic0:1Team LiquidTeam Liquid2:1DplusDplus0:2 
12.MAD LionsMAD Lions MAD Lions1-31-4Cloud9Cloud90:1Team BDSTeam BDS1:0NRGNRG0:1Weibo GamingWeibo Gaming0:2 
15.Team BDSTeam BDS Team BDS0-30-4JD GamingJD Gaming0:1MAD LionsMAD Lions0:1DplusDplus0:2  
15.Team LiquidTeam Liquid Team Liquid0-31-4T1T10:1NRGNRG0:1GAM EsportsGAM Esports1:2  


 Click here for more information about the Swiss matches.

Knockout Stage[edit]

Quarterfinals
Quarterfinals
Quarters
QF
Semifinals
Semifinals
Semis
SF
Grand Final
Grand Final
Final
GF
Gen.G EsportsGen.G EsportsGEN
2
Bilibili GamingBilibili GamingBLG
3
November 3, 2023 - 17:00 KST
Jax
Rell
Azir
Aphelios
Tahm Kench
29:41
Renata Glasc
Kalista
Orianna
Jarvan IV
Aatrox
Aatrox
Maokai
Azir
Aphelios
Milio
28:00
Renata Glasc
Xayah
Orianna
Jarvan IV
Rumble
Aatrox
Maokai
Yone
Kai'Sa
Nautilus
46:10
Braum
Caitlyn
Orianna
Jarvan IV
Renekton
Rumble
Vi
Akali
Kalista
Rell
35:50
Tahm Kench
Ashe
Neeko
Jarvan IV
K'Sante
Gnar
Vi
Akali
Kai'Sa
Rell
33:42
Tahm Kench
Senna
Orianna
Jarvan IV
Rumble
Casters: United Kingdom Medic & Netherlands Chronicler, United Kingdom Vedius
NRGNRGNRG
0
Weibo GamingWeibo GamingWBG
3
November 2, 2023 - 17:00 KST
Renekton
Viego
Orianna
Senna
Tahm Kench
39:12
Milio
Aphelios
Neeko
Rell
K'Sante
K'Sante
Vi
Orianna
Kai'Sa
Alistar
33:23
Milio
Aphelios
Neeko
Rell
Aatrox
Rumble
Sejuani
Yone
Ezreal
Karma
26:23
Heimerdinger
Caitlyn
Jayce
Maokai
Gnar
Casters: United States CaptainFlowers & Ireland Dagda, United States Kobe
Bilibili GamingBilibili GamingBLG
2
Weibo GamingWeibo GamingWBG
3
November 11, 2023 - 17:00 KST
Aatrox
Vi
Syndra
Xayah
Rell
29:22
Milio
Aphelios
Neeko
Bel'Veth
Rumble
Jax
Vi
Sylas
Varus
Ashe
35:05
Lux
Caitlyn
Azir
Maokai
Aatrox
Aatrox
Vi
Akali
Kalista
Caitlyn
28:09
Ashe
Varus
Syndra
Poppy
Graves
Jax
Sejuani
Orianna
Aphelios
Bard
28:33
Heimerdinger
Ashe
Syndra
Rell
Quinn
K'Sante
Sejuani
Jayce
Caitlyn
Lux
35:10
Renata Glasc
Kalista
Azir
Maokai
Ornn
Weibo Gaming won the coin toss and selected blue side for game 1.
Casters: United States CaptainFlowers & Canada Azael, Ireland Dagda
JD GamingJD GamingJDG
3
KT RolsterKT RolsterKT
1
November 4, 2023 - 17:00 KST
Renekton
Rell
Orianna
Zeri
Rakan
29:39
Lulu
Aphelios
Akali
Sejuani
Jax
Aatrox
Vi
Neeko
Jinx
Rakan
25:51
Renata Glasc
Aphelios
Orianna
Viego
Renekton
Aatrox
Wukong
Orianna
Sivir
Rakan
27:21
Nautilus
Xayah
Azir
Rell
Jax
Gragas
Lee Sin
Orianna
Kai'Sa
Rakan
33:39
Lulu
Xayah
Syndra
Vi
Jax
Casters: Australia Atlus & Netherlands Chronicler, Ireland Dagda
LNG EsportsLNG EsportsLNG
0
T1T1T1
3
November 5, 2023 - 17:00 KST
Gwen
Jarvan IV
Azir
Kai'Sa
Blitzcrank
26:37
Senna
Nilah
Orianna
Rell
Aatrox
Gwen
Maokai
Jayce
Aphelios
Rakan
31:40
Ashe
Varus
Sylas
Rell
Aatrox
Renekton
Sejuani
Orianna
Aphelios
Milio
26:18
Renata Glasc
Varus
Azir
Poppy
Jayce
Casters: United States Drakos & Canada Azael, Netherlands Chronicler
JD GamingJD GamingJDG
1
T1T1T1
3
November 12, 2023 - 17:00 KST
Rumble
Vi
Akali
Xayah
Alistar
24:51
Bard
Jhin
Orianna
Rell
Aatrox
K'Sante
Vi
Orianna
Kalista
Senna
37:59
Ashe
Caitlyn
Azir
Maokai
Aatrox
Renekton
Wukong
Taliyah
Varus
Ashe
30:43
Renata Glasc
Kalista
Azir
Rell
Aatrox
Aatrox
Bel'Veth
Orianna
Zeri
Lulu
31:25
Bard
Varus
Azir
Jarvan IV
Yone
JD Gaming won the coin toss and selected red side for Game 1.
Casters: United States Drakos & Netherlands Chronicler, United States Kobe
Weibo GamingWeibo GamingWBG
0
T1T1T1
3
November 19, 2023 - 17:00 KST
Aatrox
Maokai
Jayce
Senna
Tahm Kench
30:31
Renata Glasc
Kalista
Ahri
Lee Sin
Yone
Aatrox
Maokai
Ahri
Kalista
Senna
29:57
Renata Glasc
Draven
Sylas
Nocturne
Gwen
Kennen
Bel'Veth
Azir
Varus
Bard
25:47
Rakan
Xayah
Akali
Lee Sin
Aatrox
Weibo Gaming won the coin toss and selected blue side for game 1.
Casters: Australia Atlus & Canada Azael, Netherlands Chronicler

Format[edit]

  • Qualification
    • 22 teams from professional leagues will qualify for the event.
    • LPL and LCK will have 4 slots, while LEC and LCS will have 3 slots, PCS and VCS will have 2 slots, remaining slots will be one each for CBLOL, LJL, LLA and Worlds Qualifying Series.[1]
  • Play-In Round 1 - October 10th - 14th
    • Eight teams are divided into two groups where they play a Double Elimination bracket
    • All matches are played in a Bo3.
    • Top 2 teams in each group advance to Play-In Round 2.
    • Bottom 2 teams in each group are eliminated.
  • Play-In Round 2 - October 15th
    • Four teams from Play-In: Round 1.
    • The Upper Bracket winner from each group compete against Lower Bracket winners of the other group
    • All matches are played in a Bo5.
    • Two winners will advance to Swiss.
  • Swiss - October 19th - 23rd and 26th - 29th
    • Two teams from the Play-In Stage join fourteen teams with direct entry from China, South Korea, Europe and North America
    • 16 Team Swiss System Format
      • Round 1 teams will be paired against teams from a different region
      • Rounds 2 to 5 are seeded based on each team win-loss record
      • Elimination and Advancement matches are Bo3
      • All other matches are Bo1.
    • Teams that reach 3 wins in swiss advance to Knockout Stage.
    • Teams that reach 3 losses in swiss are eliminated.
    • Throughout the Swiss Stage, side selection will be determined by initial draw pool - the higher pool will receive side selection.
    • In matches between teams from the same draw pool, side selection will be determined by team's drawing order.
  • Knockout Stage - November 2nd - 5th, November 11th - 12th and November 19th
    • Eight teams play in a single elimination bracket.
    • Side Selection Privilege
      • Teams with Side Selection Privilege can choose the side in game 1, after that, the losing team can choose the side in the next game.
      • In Quarterfinals, Side Selection Privilege will be granted to teams with better match record in Swiss Stage. In the case where both teams have the same match record, Side Selection Privilege will be determined by the order teams are drawn in Quarterfinals.
      • In the following matches, the Side Selection Privilege will be determined by coin flip.
    • All matches are Bo5.
  • Patch Information
    • Worlds 2023 will be played on Patch 13.19.
    • Naafiri and Briar were disabled for this tournament due to the "New Champions and VGUs must be enabled for playoffs in all four of the top regions in order to be playable at the next international tournament." policy.[2]

Worlds 2023 Draw Show[edit]

  • Teams are splited into 2 seed pools to ensure quality groups.
    • 8 teams are splited into 2 pools
      • Pool 1 will consist of WQS (BDS/GG), PCS1 (PSG), VCS1 (GAM), and PCS2 (CFO).
      • Pool 2 will consist of VCS2 (TW), LLA1 (R7), CBLOL1 (LLL), and LJL1 (DFM).
  • Two teams from each Pool will be seeded to each group.
  • The first round of the Play-In will always be played against a team from a different Pool.
  • No more than two teams from the same region can be in a group.
  • Swiss Stage Draw Show will be held after the completion of the Play-in and each round of play.
    • Guests for the Draw: Round 1 - South Korea Mata
    • Click here for detailed information about Swiss Stage Draw show
  • Teams are splited into 4 seed pools to ensure quality groups.
    • 16 teams are splited into 4 pools
      • Pool 1 will consist of LPL1 (JDG), LCK1 (GEN), LEC1 (G2), and LCS1 (NRG).
      • Pool 2 will consist of LPL2 (BLG), LCK2 (T1), LEC2 (FNC), and LCS2 (C9).
      • Pool 3 will consist of LPL3 (LNG), LCK3 (KT), LEC3 (MAD), and LCS3 (TL).
      • Pool 4 will consist of LPL4 (WBG), LCK4 (DK) and 2 Play-In Stage winners (GAM & BDS)
  • Two teams from each Pool will be seeded to each group.
  • Pool 1 teams will face Pool 4 teams, while Pool 2 teams will face Pool 3 teams in the first round.
  • No team will play a team from their own region in the first round.
  • Following the first round of play, there will be another draw for the second round to pair teams with the same record against one another - this time with no further draw restrictions.
  • Quarterfinal matchups will be decided by an on-stage draw following the final day of the Swiss Stage.
    • Guests for the Draw: South Korea BeryL
    • In this draw, teams that advanced with a 3-0 record will be matched against teams that advanced with a 3-2 record.
    • The remaining teams will then be matched against one another.

Broadcasts[edit]

Broadcast Talent[edit]

Streams[edit]

LanguageEnglish SpeakingChinaSouth KoreaTurkeyBrazilSouth AmericaMexicoJapanTaiwanVietnamFranceGermanyItalySpainCzechiaHungaryPolandPortugalSerbiaGreeceSaudi Arabia
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Additional Data[edit]

Viewership Statistics[edit]

Viewership Stats
Peak Viewers 6 402 760
Average Viewers 1 259 791
Hours Watched 146 870 582

Champion Statistics[edit]

PicksBlue SideRed SideBansPicks & Bans
ChampionWLWR%TWLWRWLWR%T%TPlayed ByPlayed WithPlayed Vs.
1Kai'Sa Kai'Sa57243342.11%51.82%27151255.56%3092130.00%1614.55%7366.36%
Team WhalesTeam Whales6 (3-3)GAM EsportsGAM Esports5 (2-3)Team BDSTeam BDS5 (2-3)JD GamingJD Gaming4 (3-1)CTBC Flying OysterCTBC Flying Oyster4 (1-3)
K'Sante 14 (6-8)Rell 14 (5-9)Rakan 13 (5-8)Alistar 11 (4-7)Renekton 11 (4-7)
Xayah 25 (8-17)Jarvan IV 15 (8-7)Rakan 15 (5-10)Rell 14 (3-11)Renekton 12 (5-7)
2Rell Rell51272452.94%46.36%2112957.14%30151550.00%2320.91%7467.27%
Weibo GamingWeibo Gaming5 (4-1)PSG TalonPSG Talon5 (3-2)T1T14 (4-0)GAM EsportsGAM Esports4 (3-1)DplusDplus4 (2-2)
Kai'Sa 14 (5-9)Xayah 12 (9-3)Aatrox 10 (8-2)K'Sante 10 (5-5)Syndra 10 (4-6)
Rakan 15 (9-6)Kai'Sa 14 (11-3)K'Sante 13 (9-4)Jarvan IV 12 (5-7)Orianna 12 (3-9)
3Xayah Xayah46311567.39%41.82%2920968.97%1711664.71%5449.09%10090.91%
GAM EsportsGAM Esports9 (6-3)Bilibili GamingBilibili Gaming5 (3-2)Team BDSTeam BDS4 (3-1)Gen.G EsportsGen.G Esports3 (3-0)Cloud9Cloud93 (2-1)
Rakan 16 (14-2)Jax 13 (7-6)Rell 12 (9-3)Jarvan IV 10 (8-2)Nautilus 9 (4-5)
Kai'Sa 25 (17-8)Rakan 16 (10-6)Jarvan IV 11 (6-5)Renekton 9 (8-1)Maokai 9 (7-2)
4Rakan Rakan46262056.52%41.82%2316769.57%23101343.48%3330.00%7971.82%
GAM EsportsGAM Esports6 (4-2)JD GamingJD Gaming5 (4-1)Team BDSTeam BDS5 (1-4)LNG EsportsLNG Esports4 (3-1)LOUDLOUD4 (2-2)
Xayah 16 (14-2)Kai'Sa 13 (5-8)Renekton 11 (5-6)Jarvan IV 10 (6-4)Orianna 10 (6-4)
Xayah 16 (6-10)Kai'Sa 15 (10-5)Rell 15 (6-9)K'Sante 13 (8-5)Nautilus 12 (9-3)
5Orianna Orianna41241758.54%37.27%2216672.73%1981142.11%6256.36%10393.64%
Bilibili GamingBilibili Gaming8 (6-2)JD GamingJD Gaming6 (4-2)T1T15 (4-1)GAM EsportsGAM Esports3 (1-2)NRGNRG3 (1-2)
Jarvan IV 12 (6-6)Renekton 11 (5-6)Rakan 10 (6-4)Sejuani 9 (7-2)K'Sante 8 (4-4)
Azir 14 (11-3)Rell 12 (9-3)Kai'Sa 11 (7-4)Aphelios 9 (5-4)Xayah 9 (5-4)
110 games played62W - 48L (56.36%)48W - 62L (43.64%)
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Pentakills[edit]

Date Stage Team Vs. Champion Player KDA Info VOD
2023-10-10 Play-In LOUDLOUD GAM EsportsGAM Esports Kai'Sa Bottom South Korea Route 11/0/5
2023-10-13 Play-In GAM EsportsGAM Esports Rainbow7Rainbow7 Xayah Bottom Vietnam Slayder 9/2/5
2023-10-13 Play-In Team BDSTeam BDS DetonatioN FocusMeDetonatioN FocusMe Xayah Bottom Slovenia Crownie 10/1/5

Country Representation[edit]

#Country / RegionRepresentationPlayers
1South Korea South Korea40 / 110 (36%)Aiming, Aria, Bdd, Berserker, Bong, Canna, Canyon, Chasy, Chovy, CoreJJ, Croc, Cuzz, Deft, Delight, Doran, EMENES, Faker, Gumayusi, Harp, IgNar, Kanavi, Kellin, Keria, Kiin, Lehends, Mireu, Noah, Oner, Peanut, Peyz, Pyosik, Route, Ruler, Scout, ShowMaker, Steal, Summit, Tarzan, TheShy, Zeus
2China China15 / 110 (14%)369, Bin, Crisp, Elk, Gala, Hang, knight, Light, MISSING, ON, weiwei, Xiaohu, XUN, Yagao, Zika
3Taiwan Taiwan10 / 110 (9%)Azhi, Gemini, JimieN, JunJia, Maple, Rest, ShiauC, Shunn, Wako, Woody
3Vietnam Vietnam10 / 110 (9%)Artemis, BeanJ, Bie, Glory, Kati, Kiaya, Levi, Palette, Slayder, Sparda
5United States United States6 / 110 (5%)APA, Blaber, Contractz, Dhokla, Palafox, Yeon
6France France4 / 110 (4%)Adam, Hans Sama, nuc, Sheo
7Brazil Brazil3 / 110 (3%)Ceos, Robo, Tinowns
7Spain Spain3 / 110 (3%)Elyoya, Oscarinin, Razork
9Argentina Argentina2 / 110 (2%)Ceo, Lyonz
9Australia Australia2 / 110 (2%)FBI, Fudge
9Czechia Czechia2 / 110 (2%)Carzzy, Humanoid
9Denmark Denmark2 / 110 (2%)Caps, Zven
9Japan Japan2 / 110 (2%)apaMEN, Yutapon
9Slovenia Slovenia2 / 110 (2%)Crownie, Mikyx
15Belgium Belgium1 / 110 (1%)Nisqy
15Bulgaria Bulgaria1 / 110 (1%)Hylissang
15Germany Germany1 / 110 (1%)BrokenBlade
15Greece Greece1 / 110 (1%)Labrov
15Peru Peru1 / 110 (1%)Oddie
15Poland Poland1 / 110 (1%)Trymbi
15Sweden Sweden1 / 110 (1%)Yike

Worlds Appearances[edit]

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Additional Content[edit]

Worlds Anthem[edit]


Trivia[edit]

  • DRX did not manage to qualify to Worlds so they are unable to defend their title.
  • apaMEN from DetonatioN FocusMe is the oldest player to attend to play one Worlds edition, he is 31 years old.

Interviews[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 LoL Esports (2023-01-10). "State of the Game: LoL Esports in 2023" (in English Speaking English). LoLEsports.com.
  2. Summoner's Rift Team (2020-08-19). "/dev: Balancing for Pro Play" (in English SpeakingEnglish). Riot Games.
  3. LoL Esports (2023-09-06). "Stay tuned for the #Worlds2023 Play-In Stage Draw Show" (in English Speaking English).