All League of Legends Worlds Winners by Year (2011-2025)

While Faker is forever, Worlds is even older. Ever wonder who are all the past League of Legends Worlds winners? The League of Legends World Championship (Worlds) spans 15 years and a rich historical tapestry of champions. Whether it's regional pride or Faker's 6th title that drew you here, look no further.

**Last updated: 20th November 2025.**

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Worlds Winners Summary Table (2011-2025)

Year-by-Year Champions

2025- Chengdu, China

Winner: T1 (LCK 4th Seed) | Runner-up: KT Rolster | Final: 3-2 | Finals MVP: Gumayusi

Roster: Doran, Oner, Faker, Gumayusi, Keria, kk0ma, Mata, Tom

• Top: Choi "Doran" Hyeon-joon (active)
• Jungle: Mun "Oner" Hyeon-jun (active)
• Mid: Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok (active)
• AD Carry: Lee "Gumayusi" Min-hyeong (active)
• Support: Ryu "Keria" Min-seok (active)
• Head Coach: Kim "kk0ma" Jeong-gyun (active)
• Coach: Im "Tom" Jae-hyeon (active)
• Coach: Cho "Mata" Se-hyeong (active)

Notables: New champion Zaahen unveiled. First Worlds tournament with Ambessa, Mel, and Yunara enabled.

Most Picked Champion: Yunara

Links: [G1], [G2], [G3], [G4], [G5]

2024 – London, United Kingdom

Winner: T1 (LCK 4th Seed) | Runner-up: Bilibili Gaming | Final: 3-2 | Finals MVP: Faker

Roster:

• Top: Choi "Zeus" Woo-je (active)
• Jungle: Mun "Oner" Hyeon-jun (active)
• Mid: Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok (active)
• AD Carry: Lee "Gumayusi" Min-hyeong (active)
• Support: Ryu "Keria" Min-seok (active)
• Head Coach: Kim "kk0ma" Jeong-gyun (active)
• Coach: Kim "Roach" Kang-hee (active)
• Coach: Im "Tom" Jae-hyeon (active)

Notables: First Worlds tournament with Hwei, Smolder, and Aurora enabled.

Most Picked Champion: Yone

Links: [G1], [G2], [G3], [G4], [G5]

 

2023 – Seoul, Korea

 

Winner: T1 (LCK 2nd Seed) | Runner-up: Weibo Gaming | Final: 3-0 | Finals MVP: Zeus

Roster:

• Top: Choi "Zeus" Woo-je (active)
• Jungle: Mun "Oner" Hyeon-jun (active)
• Mid: Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok (active)
• AD Carry: Lee "Gumayusi" Min-hyeong (active)
• Support: Ryu "Keria" Min-seok (active)
• Head Coach: Im "Tom" Jae-hyeon (active)

Notables: HEARTSTEEL debut. First Worlds tournament with K’Sante, Milio, Naafiri, and Briar enabled.

Most Picked Champion: Orianna

Links: [G1], [G2], [G3]

2022 – San Francisco, California, USA

Winner: DRX (LCK 4th Seed) | Runner-up: T1 | Final: 3-2 | Finals MVP: Kingen

Roster:

• Top: Hwang "Kingen" Seong-hoon (active)
• Jungle: Lee "Juhan" Ju-han (active)
• Jungle: Hong "Pyosik" Chang-hyeon (active)
• Mid: Kim "Zeka" Geon-woo (active)
• AD Carry: Kim "Deft" Hyuk-kyu (retired)
• Support: Cho "BeryL" Geon-hee (active)
• Head Coach: Kim "Ssong" Sang-soo (active)
• Coach: Lee "Mowgli" Jae-ha (active)
• Coach: Shin "Shine" Dong-wook (active)

Notables: First Worlds tournament with Zeri, Renata, Bel’Veth, and Nilah enabled. The first 4th seed team from any region to win Worlds. Also the first team from Play-ins to win Worlds.

Most Picked Champion: Aatrox

Links: [G1], [G2], [G3], [G4], [G5]

2021 – Reykjavik, Iceland

Winner: EDward Gaming (LPL 1st Seed) | Runner-up: DWG KIA | Final: 3-2 | Finals MVP: Scout

Roster:

• Top: Li "Flandre" Xuan-Jun (active)
• Jungle: Zhao "Jiejie" Li-Jie (active)
• Mid: Lee "Scout" Ye-chan (active)
• AD Carry: Park "Viper" Do-hyeon (active)
• Support: Tian "Meiko" Ye (inactive)
• Head Coach: Yang "Maokai" Ji-song (active)
• Coach: Cheng "CorGi" Pin-Lin (active)
• Supervisor: Zhu "KenZhu" Kai (active)

Notables: First Worlds tournament with Yone, Samira, Rell, Viego, Gwen, Akshan, and Vex enabled. First team to have won Worlds after playing all 3 Bo5s fully in Knockout Stage.

Most Picked Champion: Lee Sin

Links: [G1], [G2], [G3], [G4], [G5]

2020 – Shanghai, China

Winner: DAMWON Gaming (LCK 1st Seed) | Runner-up: Suning | Final: 3-1

Roster:

• Top: Jang “Nuguri” Ha-gwon (retired)
• Jungle: Kim “Canyon” Geon-bu (active)
• Mid: Heo “ShowMaker” Su (active)
• AD Carry: Jang “Ghost” Yong-jun (retired as player)
• Support: Cho “BeryL” Geon-hee (active)
• Head Coach: Lee “Zefa” Jae-min (active)
• Coach: Yang “Daeny” Dae-in (active)

Notables: Samira and Yone were disabled for the tournament’s patch. Vietnamese teams were unable to attend Worlds 2020 due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. First Worlds tournament with Senna, Aphelios, Sett, Lilia, and Seraphine enabled.

Most Picked Champion: Ornn/Nidalee (Tied)

Link: [G1], [G2], [G3], [G4]

 

2019 – Paris, France

Winner: FunPlus Phoenix (LPL 1st Seed) | Runner-up: G2 Esports | Final: 3-0

Roster:

• Top: Kim “GimGoon” Han-saem (retired)
• Jungle: Gao “Tian” Tian-Liang (active)
• Mid: Kim “Doinb” Tae-sang (active)
• ADC: Lin “Lwx” Wei-Xiang (active)
• Support: Liu “Crisp” Qing-Song (active)
• Head Coach: Chen “WarHorse” Ju-Chih (active)
• Coach: Zhou "Despa1r" Li-Peng (active)

Notables: First Worlds tournament with Neeko, Sylas, Yuumi, and Qiyana enabled. Second ever organization to win Worlds in their first ever appearance. Also, second ever organization to win with a roster of players making their first Worlds appearance.

Most Picked Champion: Pantheon

Link: [G1], [G2], [G3]

 

2018 - Incheon, South Korea

Winner: Invictus Gaming (LPL 2nd Seed) | Runner-up: Fnatic | Final: 3-0

Roster:

• Top: Lee “Duke” Ho-seong (retired as player)
• Top: Kang “TheShy” Seung-lok (active)
• Jungle: Gao “Ning” Zhen-Ning (active)
• Mid: Song “Rookie” Eui-jin (active)
• AD Carry: Yu “JackeyLove” Wen-Bo (active)
• Support: Wang “Baolan” Liu-Yi (active)
• Head Coach: Kim “KIM” Jeong-soo (active)

Notables: First Worlds tournament with Pyke, Kai'Sa, and Zoe enabled. First ever Worlds tournament win for China.

Most Picked Champion: Aatrox

Link: [G1], [G2], [G3]

 

2017 - Beijing, China

Winner: Samsung Galaxy (LCK 3rd Seed) | Runner-up: SK Telecom T1 | Final: 3-0 | Finals MVP: Ruler

Roster:

• Top: Lee “CuVee” Seong-jin (retired as player)
• Jungle: Kang “Ambition” Chan-yong (retired as player)
• Jungle: Kang “Haru” Min-seung (active)
• Mid: Lee “Crown” Min-ho (retired as player)
• AD Carry: Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk (active)
• Support: Jo “CoreJJ” Yong-in (active)
• Head Coach: Choi “Edgar” Woo-beom (active)
• Coach: Ju "oDin" Yeong-dal (active)
• Coach: Yeo "TrAce" Chang-dong (retired)
• Coach: Lee "Horang2" Kyeong-min (retired)

Notables: First Worlds tournament with Ornn, Kayn, Rakan, Xayah, Camille, and Ivern enabled. Second ever organization to win more than one Worlds title. Considered the deathblow to the SKT dynasty (2015-16).

Most Picked Champion: Kalista

Link: [G1], [G2], [G3]

 

2016 - Los Angeles, California, USA

Winner: SK Telecom T1 (LCK 2nd Seed) | Runner-up: Samsung Galaxy | Final: 3-2

Roster:

• Top: Lee “Duke” Ho-seong (retired as player)
• Jungle: Bae “Bengi” Seong-woong  (retired as player)
• Jungle: Kang “Blank” Sun-gu (active)
• Mid: Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (active)
• AD Carry: Bae “Bang” Jun-sik (retired as player)
• Support: Lee “Wolf” Jae-wan (retired)
• Head Coach: Kim “kk0ma” Jeong-gyun (active)
• Coach: Lee "PoohManDu" Jeong-hyeon (active)

Notables: First Worlds tournament with Kled, Taliyah, Aurelion Sol, Jhin, Illaoi, and Kindred enabled. SKT become the first organization to win three World championships and the first repeat winner of Worlds.

Most Picked Champion: Nidalee

Link: [G1], [G2], [G3], [G4], [G5]

 

2015 - Berlin, Germany

Winner: SK Telecom T1 (LCK 1st Seed) | Runner-up: KOO Tigers | Final: 3-1

Roster:

• Top: Jang “MaRin” Gyeong-hwan (retired as player)
• Jungle: Bae “Bengi” Seong-woong  (retired as player)
• Mid: Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (active)
• Mid: Lee “Easyhoon” Ji-hoon(retired as player)
• AD Carry: Bae “Bang” Jun-sik (retired as player)
• Support: Lee “Wolf” Jae-wan (retired)
• Head Coach: Kim “kk0ma” Jeong-gyun (active)
• Coach: Choi "cCarter" Byoung-hoon (active)

Notables: First Worlds tournament with Tahm Kench, Ekko, Bard, Rek'Sai, and Kalista enabled. SKT become the first organization to win two World championships.

Most Picked Champion: Gangplank

Link: [G1], [G2], [G3], [G4]

 

2014 - Seoul, South Korea

Winner: Samsung White (Korea 2nd Seed) | Runner-up: Star Horn Royal Club | Final: 3-1

Roster:

• Top: Jang “Looper” Hyeong-seok (retired)
• Jungle: Choi “DanDy” In-kyu  (retired as player)
• Mid: Heo “PawN” Won-seok (retired as player)
• AD Carry: Gu “imp” Seung-bin (retired)
• Support: Cho “Mata” Se-hyeong (retired as player)
• Head Coach: Choi "Choi" Yoon-sang (unknown)
• Coach: Yoon "Homme" Sung-young (active)
• Coach: Choi "DoGGi" Woo-beom (active) *renamed to Edgar

Notables: First Worlds tournament with Azir, Gnar, Braum, Vel'Koz, Yasuo, and Jinx enabled.

Most Picked Champion: Alistar

Link: [G1], [G2], [G3], [G4]

 

2013 - Los Angeles, California, USA

Winner: SK Telecom T1 K (Korea 3rd Seed) | Runner-up: Royal Club | Final: 3-0

Roster:

• Top: Jeong “Impact” Eon-young (active)
• Jungle: Bae “Bengi” Seong-woong  (retired as player)
• Mid: Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (active)
• AD Carry: Chase “Piglet” Gwang-jin (retired as player)
• Support: Lee “PoohManDu” Jeong-hyeon (retired as player)
• Head Coach: Kim “kk0ma” Jeong-gyun (active)
• Coach: Choi "cCarter" Byoung-hoon (active)

Notables: First Worlds tournament with Lucian, Aatrox, Lissandra, Zac, Quinn, Thresh, Vi, Nami, Zed, and Elise enabled. First ever Worlds tournament win for South Korea. Faker debuts in his first ever Worlds tournament.

Most Picked Champion: Zed

Link: [G1], [G2], [G3]

 

2012 - Los Angeles, California, USA

Winner: Taipei Assassins (LMS 1st Seed) | Runner-up: Azubu Frost | Final: 3-1

Roster:

• Top: Wang “Stanley” June-Tsan (retired)
• Jungle: Sung “Alex” “Lilballz” Kuan-Po  (retired)
• Mid: Lau “Kurtis” “Toyz” Wai Kin (retired)
• AD Carry: Chang “BeBe” Bo-Wei (retired)
• Support: Chen “MiSTakE” Hui-Chung (retired)

Notables: First and only win from the LMS.

Most Picked Champion: Ezreal

Link: [G1], [G2], [G3], [G4]

 

2011 -  Jönköping, Sweden

Winner: Fnatic (Europe 3rd Seed) | Runner-up: against All authority | Final: 2-1

Roster:

• Top: Bram “wewillfailer” de Winter (retired)
• Top: Enrique “xPeke” Cedeño Martínez  (retired)
• Jungle: Lauri “Cyanide” Happonen (retired)
• Mid: Maciej “Shushei” Ratuszniak (retired)
• ADC: Manuel “LaMiaZeaLoT” Mildenberger (retired)
• Support: Peter “Mellisan” Meisrimel (retired)

Notables: First and only World championship win for Europe.

Most Picked Champion: Nunu & Willump

Link: [G1], [G2], [G3]

Records and Milestones

• Players with the Most Titles: Faker (6)
• Coaches with the Most Titles: kk0ma (5)
• Organizations with the Most Titles: SKT/T1 (6)
• Longest Winning Streak for Worlds Titles: T1 (3)
• Lowest Seed to Win Worlds: DRX/T1 (tied)
• Region with the Most Worlds Titles: Korea/LCK (10)
• Longest Worlds Grand Finals: 2016 World Championship (SKT vs SSG)

How Worlds Crowns a Champion

In modern day League of Legends, Worlds is held across three distinct stages: Play-Ins, Swiss Stage, and Knockout. In the latest format, Play-Ins consisted of only 2 teams, the 4th seed representatives from both the LPL and the LCK. A single Bo5 was held to determine which team would advance to the Swiss Stage. In years prior, the Play-Ins stage would consist the 3rd seeds from smaller (but still major) regions such as the LCS and LEC along with representatives from minor regions. All matches were Bo3 and half the Play-In pool would advance to Swiss.

Swiss has typically been held as a mix of Bo1s and Bo3s. All non-elimination and qualification matches would be Bo1s and determined based on draw shows. The Knockout Stage was held as a single-elimination event, with all matches in Bo5 format. Check out our full cover guide from Worlds 2025 to gain a better idea of how the Worlds format plays out.

FAQs

• Who won the first League of Legends Worlds? - Fnatic.
• Which team has the most Worlds titles? - SKT.
• How many Worlds titles does Faker have? - 6 as of 2025.
• Which regions have won Worlds the most? - The LCK/Korea followed by China.
• When did Worlds start awarding a Finals MVP? It was first handed out at Worlds 2017 but was not consistently kept as a feature until Worlds 2021.
• How are Worlds seeds determined? - Worlds seeds are determined by regional competition finishes.
• Where can I watch past Worlds Finals VODs? - It has been included for your convenience as part of each Worlds winner's profile above.

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