League of Legends Worlds 2024 Opening Ceremony: Everything You Need to Know

League of Legends Worlds 2024 Opening Ceremony: Everything You Need to Know

Andre Guaraldo

1 Oct, 2024, 15:24

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Last updated: 9 Apr, 2025, 06:18

Excitement is in the air as Riot Games has officially revealed details for the League of Legends Worlds 2024 Opening Ceremony. Scheduled to start just before the Grand Finals on November 2nd promising an exciting start to one of the most anticipated esports events of the year.

The event will kick off at 2 pm GMT, preparing fans all across the globe for a legendary showdown between defending champions T1 and LPL contender Bilibili Gaming (BLG).

A tailored lineup for the Worlds 2024 Opening Ceremony

Riot Games has curated a stellar lineup to headline the Opening Ceremony, featuring some of the best talent across music genres:

Linkin Park

The legendary nu-metal band will headline the event, delivering the live debut of the 2024 Worlds anthem, Heavy Is The Crown. This track, released in September, has taken the internet by storm, breaking records with over 270 million audio streams and also 57 million views on YouTube.

Known for their intense, emotionally-driven performances, Linkin Park’s live-performance on the Worlds 2024 Opening Ceremony event has long-time fans excited for this unforgettable moment.

Ashnikko

The genre-defying artist will perform her hit song Paint the Town Blue, the lead single for Arcane Season 2, giving fans a special preview of the upcoming season set to premiere on November 9th. This performance promises a colorful, high-energy nod to Arcane’s iconic character, Jinx, bringing the League universe to life on stage.

Mars Atlas of Forts & Tiffany Aris

Rounding out the lineup, Mars Atlas and Tiffany Aris will perform Still Here, a powerful anthem that resonated strongly with fans when it debuted in the cinematic for the 2024 season. With champions like Kayle, Morgana, and Aatrox featured in the video, Still Here has become an anthem of resilience and heroism, viewed over 124 million times in 24 hours.

Where will the Worlds 2024 Opening Ceremony be held?

This year’s opening ceremony will be hosted at the renowned O2 Arena in London, a premier venue known for its world-class performances and grand events. Fans from around the world can join the atmosphere live at the O2 to witness the ceremony and Finals firsthand.

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O2, "The World's Busiest Arena", will host the Worlds 2024 Grand Final and Opening Ceremony (Credits: The O2)

How to Watch the League of Legends Worlds 2024 Opening Ceremony

The Worlds 2024 Opening Ceremony and Finals will be livestreamed globally, available in multiple languages. Fans can also catch the action in English on Twitch and YouTube, as well as on Riot’s dedicated League of Legends Esports website.

Additionally, popular co-streamers such as Caedrel (English), Ibai (Spanish), and Tolkin (German) will be hosting live watch parties from London, offering an interactive experience for viewers who prefer co-streamed coverage.

Get ready for a legendary showdown

With one of the strongest lineups in recent Worlds history, the 2024 Finals match between T1 and BLG is a classic duel of legacy versus ambition. T1’s Lee “Faker” Sanghyeok is on the brink of a potential fifth Worlds title, while BLG’s powerhouse lineup, including stars like Chen “Bin” Ze-Bin, aims to bring home their first Summoner’s Cup.

With the Opening Ceremony setting an epic tone, the Finals will conclude an undoubtedly unforgettable season for League of Legends fans everywhere.

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