The countdown to the 2024 League of Legends World Championship has officially begun. This year, twenty teams will compete in the prestigious event, but the road to glory won’t be an easy one. Each team faces a tough journey filled with challenges as they strive to reach the pinnacle of competitive League of Legends.
Gen.G was the first team to secure a spot in the Swiss stage, thanks to their victory at League’s Mid-Season Invitational (MSI). However, as the various regional splits draw to a close, more teams will soon be joining these Korean giants at the biggest event of the year.
For the many teams vying for a place at Worlds 2024, there’s still time to make their mark and potentially create history at the 14th edition of this glamorous Riot Games tournament. However, just one misstep in the regional playoffs could mean the difference between earning a coveted ticket to Germany or facing an early exit and an unwanted vacation. Here are the teams that have qualified for Worlds 2024 so far:
Main Event
LEC (EMEA)
- TBD (LEC Season Finals champion)
- Fnatic (LEC Season Finals runner-up)
- G2 Esports (LEC Summer champion)
Currently in the running: MAD Lions, KOI
G2 Esports became the second team to lock in their spot for Worlds 2024 after a dominant 3-0 victory over Fnatic on July 28. This will mark the eighth time that G2 takes the Worlds stage, and the team will be eager to redeem themselves after last year’s early exit during the round-robin stage. MAD Lions, KOI, and Fnatic have also secured their spots, with the Season Finals champion set to claim the top seed for the LEC at Worlds.
LCS (North America)
- TBD (LCS Summer champion)
- TBD (LCS Summer runner-up)
- Liquid, FlyQuest, 100 Thieves (LCS Summer third-place)
In the LCS, three spots are up for grabs following the conclusion of the Summer Championship, which began in mid-August. Team Liquid has already guaranteed their place at Worlds by securing a spot in the upper bracket final and ensuring a top-three finish. They will be joined by FlyQuest, who surprised many by upsetting Cloud9 to earn their first Worlds appearance in four years. The third and final LCS spot went to 100 Thieves, who pulled off a shocking upset against Cloud9 on September 1, leaving C9 without a Worlds ticket for nearly the first time in history. The remaining teams will determine their Worlds seeding through the remainder of the LCS Championship.
LPL (China)
- Bilibili Gaming (LPL Summer champion)
- Top Esports (LPL Championship points)
- LNG Esports (LPL Regional Finals winner)
- TBD (LPL Regional Finals runner-up)
Currently in the running: Weibo Gaming, JD Gaming
The LPL season is in full swing, with four Worlds spots available for the Chinese teams. Bilibili Gaming, the regular split champions, will enter as the top seed. Top Esports, the team with the most championship points for the year, also secured their place. Additionally, LNG Esports earned their spot by winning the Regional Finals, with the runner-up between Weibo Gaming and JD Gaming rounding out the four representatives from China.
LCK (Korea)
- TBD (LCK Summer champion)
- TBD (LCK Championship points)
- TBD (LCK Regional Finals winner)
- Gen.G (2024 MSI champion)
Currently in the running: DK, T1, Hanwha Life Esports, KT Rolster, BNK FearX
Gen.G was the first team to secure a spot at Worlds 2024, thanks to their historic MSI victory. They will be joined by the leader in LCK Championship points, which is currently Gen.G, with T1 close behind. The winners of the LCK Summer and Regional Finals will also secure their places. If Gen.G wins the LCK trophy, the next-best team will receive the invitation.
Play-In
PCS (Asia-Pacific)
- PSG Talon (PCS Summer champion)
- Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS (PCS Summer runner-up)
The PCS will not only be playing for Worlds spots this August, but the top team will also secure their slot in the new APAC split starting in 2025. With the future in mind, all eyes are on the PCS playoffs. PSG Talon once again secured the top seed by defeating SoftBank HAWKS in the final. However, the HAWKS won’t be left out, as both finalists have secured spots at Worlds.
VCS (Vietnam)
- GAM Esports (VCS Summer champion)
- Vikings Esports (VCS Summer runner-up)
Vietnam is also set to be integrated into the new APAC system. Despite the region still recovering from a significant match-fixing scandal in the last split, the top two teams from the VCS have secured Play-In spots at Worlds. GAM Esports triumphed over Vikings Esports in the final, ensuring that both teams will represent Vietnam at the Worlds Play-Ins.
LLA (Latin America)
- Movistar R7 (LLA Closing champion)
The LLA as it currently stands will come to an end in 2024, with South America being integrated into North America’s LCS through the new conference system. Movistar R7, the favorites, went back-to-back after a strong regular split, earning their return to the Worlds stage.
CBLOL (Brazil)
- TBD (CBLOL Split Two champion)
Currently in the running: paiN Gaming, Vivo Keyd Stars
The CBLOL will follow a similar path to the LLA, joining the new American League conference system in 2025. Vivo Keyd Stars led the way during the regular split, while MSI representatives LOUD currently sit in fourth place heading into the playoffs. The final outcome will determine which Brazilian team earns a spot at Worlds 2024.