League of Legends World Championship 2025 lol Grand Finals

Riot Games has announced that the League of Legends World Championship Grand Finals 2025 will take place at the Chengdu Dong'an Lake Sports Park Arena in China, with the event scheduled for October 14-November 9 across three venues. The tournament will be divided into three stages, including the Play-In and Swiss stages at the Beijing Intelligence Esports Center, the knockout stage at the Shanghai Mercedes-Benz Arena, and the grand final at the Chengdu venue.

The Chengdu Dong'an Lake Sports Park Arena has a seating capacity of 18,000 and has previously hosted the 2021 Summer World University Games. The introduction of a new best-of-five format for the Play-In Stage will see the fourth seed from the best-performing region at the Mid-Season Invitational compete for a spot in the Swiss Stage. This change is expected to add an extra layer of excitement to the tournament.

In related news, South Korean professional League of Legends player Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok has signed a new contract with his team, T1, committing to four more years. This news has come as a surprise to fans, who had speculated that Faker would retire in the next year or two due to his wrist injuries and advancing age. Faker has had a highly successful career, winning numerous titles and breaking records, including becoming the first player to reach 3,500 kills in the LCK.

The signing of Faker's new contract has brought relief to Riot Games, as it gives them more time to find a replacement for him when he eventually retires. With the League of Legends World Championship 2025 just around the corner, fans are eagerly anticipating the tournament and the opportunity to see their favorite teams and players in action.