Next week, the League of Legends community will turn its eyes to Seoul, where the champions of the Winter competition will battle it out in the First Stand 2025. In this article, we'll delve into all the crucial aspects of this eagerly anticipated event.
The lineup for First Stand 2025 features champions from the five major regions:
Riot Games has set up a hefty prize pool of $1 million, with a fair distribution: the winner will take home 30% of the total, while even the fifth-place team will receive $130,000.
The tournament kicks off with a round-robin stage, where each team will face off in a Best of 3 (Bo3) match against every other team. The team with the poorest record will be eliminated, and the remaining four will advance to a single-elimination playoff, competing in a first-to-3 format.
All matches will utilize the Fearless Draft system, where a champion selected in a series cannot be picked again. This unique format has stirred both excitement and controversy among fans and players. While it adds variety to the games, it can prevent players from using their signature champions, which might affect their performance. Nonetheless, as the first international event of the season, it’s an ideal opportunity for teams to experiment.
Although First Stand 2025 might appear as a casual warm-up, its significance is profound. A strong showing here could have a ripple effect, potentially setting the stage for success at the World Championship.
The victor of First Stand 2025 will secure their region’s second seed an automatic slot in the group stage at the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI). Moreover, the two highest-performing regions at MSI will earn an additional slot for the World Championship, making this event pivotal for regional representation. Essentially, teams are not only competing for personal glory and Riot’s prize money but also for the future prospects of their entire region.
The event will feature two matches per day (all times in CET), except for the final day:
Riot Games offers numerous viewing options for the tournament, including a variety of co-streamers. Head over to lolesports.com to find the best and most comfortable way to watch the action unfold.
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