Next week, all eyes in the League of Legends community will be on Seoul, where the champions from the Winter competition will clash in the eagerly anticipated First Stand 2025. In this article, we delve into the essential details of this exciting event.
The First Stand 2025 will feature the champions from the five major regions:
Riot Games has set up a substantial prize pool of $1 million, with a fair distribution: the champion will take home 30% of the total, while even the last-place team will receive $130,000.
The tournament kicks off with a round-robin stage, where all teams will compete in a best-of-three (Bo3) match against each other. The team with the poorest record will be eliminated, and the remaining four will advance to a single-elimination playoff, where matches are first to 3 wins.
All games will utilize the Fearless Draft system, which prohibits the reuse of champions within a series. This format has stirred some debate among fans and players. While it brings variety to the gameplay, it also means players can't always rely on their signature champions. Given that this is the first international tournament of the season, it's an ideal opportunity for teams to experiment and adapt.
Though it might appear as just a friendly warm-up at first glance, the impact of First Stand 2025 could be significant. It's akin to the butterfly effect: a strong showing here could pave the way for success at the World Championship.
The winner of First Stand 2025 will secure their region’s second seed an automatic spot in the group stage at the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI). Moreover, the two regions that perform best at MSI will earn an additional slot for the World Championship, making this event crucial for regional prestige. In essence, teams are competing not just for personal glory and Riot’s prize money but also for the future of their entire region.
The event schedule, listed in Central European Time (CET), features two matches per day except for the final day:
Riot Games ensures fans have numerous options to catch the action, including a variety of co-streamers. Head over to lolesports.com to find the most convenient viewing option for you.
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