LoL First Stand 2025: The Importance of the Tournament

Next week, all eyes in the League of Legends community will be on Seoul, where the excitement of the First Stand 2025 event will unfold. This article dives deep into what you need to know about this pivotal tournament.

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 event will feature the champions from the five major regions, each bringing their unique style to the competition:

• CTBC Flying Oyster (LCP)
• Hanwha Life Esports (LCK)
• Karmine Corp (LEC)
• Team Liquid (LTA)
• Top Esports (LPL)

Riot Games has generously set aside a $1 million prize pool, with the winner taking home 30% of the total. Even the team that finishes last will secure a respectable $130,000.

What is the format of First Stand 2025?

First Stand 2025 kicks off with an engaging round-robin stage where each team will clash in best-of-three (Bo3) matches. The team with the poorest performance will be eliminated, leaving the top four to advance to a single-elimination playoff, where the first to win three matches emerges victorious.

The tournament will employ the Fearless Draft system, where a champion, once picked, cannot be reused in the same series. This rule has sparked lively discussions among fans and players. While it introduces variety and excitement, it can prevent players from showcasing their mastery over their preferred champions. Nevertheless, as the first international event of the season, it's an excellent opportunity for strategic experimentation.

Why is First Stand 2025 important?

At first glance, First Stand 2025 may appear as a casual pre-season warm-up, but its implications are far-reaching. A strong showing here can set the tone for the entire year, potentially influencing outcomes at the World Championship.

The winner of this event will secure an automatic group stage slot for their region's second seed at the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI). Additionally, the two regions with the best performances at MSI will earn an extra slot at the World Championship. Thus, teams are not only competing for personal glory and Riot's prize money but also for the future prospects of their entire region.

What is the First Stand 2025 schedule?

The event will span several days, with each day, except the final, featuring two matches (all times are 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 numerous options to catch all the action. Head over to lolesports.com, where you can choose from a variety of streaming options, including co-streams by popular content creators, to enjoy the tournament in your preferred way.