enUpcoming League of Legends Esports Tournaments 2025-2026
Tournaments Schedule
FAQ
How do tournaments for League of Legends function?
Tournaments in League of Legends have a defined structure and format with multiple stages to showcase the best competitive teams in the world.
- Teams: A team is comprised of 5 players with defined roles (Top, Jungle, Mid, Bot and Support)
- Group stage: Teams will be split into a group and play in a round robin best-of-one or best-of-three format
- Playoffs: The top qualifying teams will go onto a single or double elimination bracket
- The finals: The grand finals will be a best-of-five
- Event tier: Tournaments range from regional leagues (LCS, LEC) to global events (MSI, LoL World Championship)
These events are the stage for the highest level of gameplay, strategy, and coordination from players around the world, and are hosted online and at global LAN locations throughout the esports calendar.
How much prize money is there at League of Legends tournaments?
Prize pools in League of Legends can vary depending on the size of the event and the tournament tier:
- Regional tournaments: Tournament prize pools typically paid out in the $10, 000 - $100,000
- Global events (i.e., Worlds) have multi-million dollar prize pools
- Worlds 2018 was the highest prize pool to date with prize money over $6.4 million
Funding is provided by Riot Games, sponsors, and crowd-funded in-game purchases.
As the seasons go on, the overall prize money continues to grow along with investment and viewership, making LoL one of the top-earning titles in esports today.
What will the prize pool be for Worlds 2025?
The official prize pool for the League of Legends World Championship 2025 (Worlds 2025) is an official prize pool of $5,000,000 USD.
Follow Every Upcoming LoL Tournament with Strafe
A warm welcome to Strafe, your number one site for League of Legends tournaments and LoL esports news. This page will provide all the details about the League of Legends tournament season for 2025-202, including regional leagues and global events.
You will find:
- - Live schedules and calendars of all upcoming matches
- - Tournaments for LCS, LEC, LCK, LPL, MSI, Worlds and other Tier 2 and 3 tournaments
- - Format overviews including group stages, playoffs, and finals
- - Team participation and qualification
Expect daily coverage on every match leading up to the championship! As teams come from all over the world, from top League teams to wildcard teams, Strafe has you covered in providing you coverage on all LoL esports matters. You will find it simple to follow considering timelines, format, and qualification — and yes, all in real time!