Next week, the excitement in the League of Legends community will be palpable as Seoul hosts the First Stand 2025, where the champions from the Winter competition will clash. This article delves into all the essential details you need to know about this eagerly anticipated event.
Table of Contents
- Who is playing in First Stand 2025?
- What is the format of First Stand 2025?
- Why is First Stand 2025 important?
- What is the First Stand 2025 schedule?
- Where to watch First Stand 2025?
Who is playing in First Stand 2025?
The lineup for First Stand 2025 features the champions from the five major regions:
- CTBC Flying Oyster (LCP)
- Hanwha Life Esports (LCK)
- Karmine Corp (LEC)
- Team Liquid (LTA)
- Top Esports (LPL)
Riot Games has set aside a hefty prize pool of $1 million, distributed fairly with the champion taking home 30% of the total, and even the last-place team receiving $130,000.
What is the format of First Stand 2025?
The tournament kicks off with a round-robin stage where each team will compete in a Best of 3 (Bo3) match against every other team. The team with the poorest performance will be eliminated, and the remaining four will advance to a single-elimination playoff, where matches are played as first to 3 wins.
All games will utilize the Fearless Draft system, where a champion picked in a series cannot be reused. This rule has stirred discussions among fans and players alike; while it introduces variety, it also prevents players from consistently using their signature champions. As the first international event of the season, it's an opportune moment for teams to experiment with different strategies.
Why is First Stand 2025 important?
While it may appear as a mere warm-up, First Stand 2025 holds significant implications. A strong showing here can set the tone for success at larger tournaments like Worlds, demonstrating the butterfly effect in action.
The winner of First Stand 2025 will secure an automatic group stage slot at the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) for their region's second seed. Moreover, the top two performing regions at MSI will earn an additional slot for Worlds, making this event pivotal not just for the teams involved but for the competitive strength of their entire region.
What is the First Stand 2025 schedule?
The tournament schedule is packed, with two matches scheduled daily except for the final day (all times listed in CET):
- March 10
- 9:00 — TL vs. KC
- 12:00 — HLE vs. TES
- March 11
- 9:00 — CFO vs. KC
- 12:00 — TL vs. TES
- March 12
- 9:00 — CFO vs. HLE
- 12:00 — KC vs. TES
- March 13
- 9:00 — TL vs. CFO
- 12:00 — HLE vs. KC
- March 14
- 9:00 — CFO vs. TES
- 12:00 — HLE vs. TL
- March 15
- 9:00 — Semifinal 1
- 12:00 — Semifinal 2
- March 16
- 9:00 — Grand Final
Where to watch First Stand 2025?
Riot Games ensures fans have multiple viewing options, including a variety of co-streamers. Head over to lolesports.com to find the best and most comfortable way to watch the action unfold.
