In 2023 is coming to an end and with it the most popular esports events of the year. For the League of Legends World Championship (Worlds), a total of 22 teams will participate, who will first compete in the Play-In stage. DRX is the current champion and now they will have the opportunity to play at home (Korea) and in front of their fans.
League of Legends is one of the most popular video games worldwide and since its launch, Riot has been known for hosting huge sporting events in large stadiums. This time, the World Championship will take place in South Korea, Seoul and Busan. Only one team will be the champion and here we tell you where and when to watch the matches.
When is the League of Legends World Championship?
The LoL World Championship, also known as Worlds, starts on October 10 and ends on November 19. For almost a month, the best teams in the world of the MOBA video game will compete in exciting matches from the group stage to the final.
League of Legends: schedules and dates for Worlds 2023
- Play-In stage: October 10 to 15 at LoL Park in Seoul, starting at 9:00 a.m. (peninsular time).
- Group stage: October 19 to 23 and 26 to 29 at KBS Arena Seoul, starting at 9:00 a.m. (peninsular time).
- Quarterfinals: November 2 to 5 at Sajik Indoor in Busan, starting at 9:00 a.m. (peninsular time).
- Semifinals: November 11 and 12 at Sajik Indoor in Busan, starting at 9:00 a.m. (peninsular time).
- League of Legends World Championship Final: November 19 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.
Where to watch the League of Legends World Championship matches?
All the matches of Worlds can be watched on the official Riot and League of Legends channels on Twitch and YouTube. Follow the game's social media accounts to stay informed about each team's schedule.
How much money will the Worlds 2023 champion receive?
The official amount has not been confirmed by Riot's organization, since 2019, the World Championship winning team receives between 2.2 and 2.4 million dollars. In that sense, it is estimated that the amount for 2023 would be in the same range.