The 2024 League of Legends Worlds Knockout stage is set to deliver an exhilarating display of talent, strategic mastery, and tenacity, as it features only the elite teams from around the world.
After intense battles in both the Play-Ins and Swiss stages, fans eagerly await the final list of qualified teams to take their place on the main stage, each bringing their unique strengths and backstories into the competition.
Teams that are qualified for Worlds 2024 playoffs
In the Knockout stage, there is no room for mistake. The format, which has remained unchanged since the first Worlds, is a high-stakes, best-of-five series where every match loss results in elimination. The competition kicks off with the top eight teams facing each other in the quarterfinals, and those who fall short will see their journey end abruptly.
| TEAMS QUALIFIED FOR WORLDS 2024 PLAYOFFS | QUALIFICATION DATE |
| LNG Esports | October 5, 2024 |
| Gen.G | October 5, 2024 |
| Top Esports | October 10, 2024 |
| Hanwha Life Esports | October 10, 2024 |
| T1 | October 11, 2024 |
| TBD | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
The championship began with the Play-In stage, held from September 25 to 29, 2024, where teams fought for their chance to enter the main event. Following that, the Swiss stage ran from October 3 to 7 and October 10 to 13, where the action intensified. Now, the focus shifts to the Knockout rounds.
The quarterfinals will take place from October 17 to 20, determining which teams will progress to the semifinals, scheduled for October 26 and 27. All roads lead to the grand finale on November 2, 2024, where the remaining two teams will battle for the coveted Summoner’s Cup and the title of League of Legends World Champion.