LPL Split 1 2025: Schedule, Format, and Opening Matches

The stage is set for another exciting year of League of Legends as the LPL gears up for its 2025 Split 1. With the action kicking off on January 12th, fans across the globe are ready to dive into a season promising the intense rivalries, fresh rosters, and all-action gameplay that has become a trademark of the LPL.

The league’s revamped format and an intriguing schedule of opening matchups ensure that the first Split of 2025 will set the bar high for the competitive year. So, let's take a look at everything there is to know about the 2025 LPL Split 1.

Meanwhile, excitement continues to build for a new year of competitive League of Legends, as the start of the new season for Major leagues across the world grows ever closer.

The LPL Split 1 promises the return of top tier League of Legends to the stage. (Credit: Christian Betancourt/Riot Games)

LPL Split 1 2025: Format and Schedule

To start the year in the LPL, Splt 1 will begin with a Regular Season where all 16 teams will be divided into four groups based on their performance in 2024. During the Regular Season, teams will only play matches against other members of their group, playing each other once during a best-of-five series.

The groups will look as follows:

Group A

• Anyone's Legend
• LGD Gaming
• Team WE
• Top Esports

Group B

• JD Gaming
• Oh My God
• Ultra Prime
• Weibo Gaming

Group C

• Bilibili Gaming
• EDward Gaming
• LNG Esports
• ThunderTalk Gaming

Group D

• FunPlus Phoenix
• Invictus Gaming
• Ninjas in Pyjamas
• Royal Never Give Up

The top two teams of each group will move on to the LPL Split 1 Playoffs, while the bottom two teams will be eliminated from the tournament. The Playoffs will feature a double elimination bracket, and all matches will be best-of-five.

Here's what the LPL Split 1 Regular Season schedule will look like:

• Week 1 & 2: Sunday, January 12th through Sunday, January 19th
• Week 3: Monday, January 20th through Saturday, January 25th
• Week 4 & 5: Saturday, February 8th through Sunday, February 16th

*All matches will start at 10 am CET

Credit: LPL

One of the most exciting parts of the LPL Split 1 format will be the addition of Fearless Draft throughout the tournament. This means that no champion can be picked more than once during any given series, adding a new layer of depth and excitement to the matches.

The winner of the Split 1 Playoffs will be the LPL Champions of 2025. Perhaps more importantly, however, the team to win will also earn their spot at the inaugural edition of First Stand, the game's new international tournament.

To learn more about all format changes coming to the LPL with the new year, visit our full guide on LPL 2025 Format.

LPL Split 1 2025: Opening Matches

All opening matches for the first split of the LPL in 2025 have now been revealed, and some exciting League of Legends awaits. Here is the complete list of LPL Split 1 opening matchups:

• Oh My God vs Weibo Gaming [Sunday, January 12th - 10 am CET]
• Thunder Talk Gaming vs LNG Esports [Monday, January 13th - 10 am CET]
• Royal Never Give Up vs FunPlus Phoenix [Tuesday, January 14th - 10 am CET]
• Weibo Gaming vs Ultra Prime [Wednesday, January 15th - 10 am CET]
• LGD Esports vs Anyone's Legend [Thursday, January 16th - 10 am CET]
• Bilibili Gaming vs EDward Gaming [Friday, January 17th - 10 am CET]
• Top Esports vs Team WE [Saturday, January 18th - 10 am CET]
• Invictus Gaming vs Ninjas in Pyjamas [Sunday, January 19th - 10 am CET]

Where to watch the LPL 2025 Split 1?

After such an exciting offseason full of roster shuffles and surprise moves, the LPL Split 1 is sure to deliver on exciting new storylines. So, make sure you don't miss any of the inaugural action of the LPL in 2025 by tuning in to the official LEC channels on Twitch or YouTube.

Ready yourself for the return of top flight League of Legends and the new LPL season starting Sunday, January 12th!

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For more League of Legends rostermania news, check out our LEC, LCK, LPL and LTA North/South rostermanias for all the latest shuffles. To check when your favorite league will kick off again in 2025, check out our schedule here.

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