LoL Worlds Championship July 2023: All Qualified Teams, Ranking, Table, ScoreCard And More

The Worlds Championship in League of Legends is the pinnacle of competitive gaming, where the world’s best teams converge to battle for the title of Worlds champion and the esteemed Summoner’s Cup. 

Riot Games, in their pursuit of delivering a thrilling experience, has already revealed key details about Worlds 2023, making it one of the most anticipated events in the esports calendar. 

This edition sees the tournament return to South Korea, where it was hosted in part during 2014 and entirely in 2018 while embracing the idea of a single host nation after the 2022 competition took place in Mexico and the United States.

Know details on the qualified teams, rankings, tables, scorecards, and everything you need to know about the 2023 LoL Worlds Championship.

Worlds 2023: Dates, Schedule, and Venues

The Worlds 2023 event is scheduled from October 10 to November 19, allowing LoL Esports pro players to compete in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The tournament will unfold across four prestigious venues in South Korea, showcasing the grandeur and excitement of this monumental event.

Here’s a rundown of the dates and locations for Worlds 2023:

• Play-Ins: October 10-15 (LoL Park, Seoul)
• Group Stage: October 19-29 (KBS Arena, Seoul)
• Quarter-finals: November 2-5 (Sajik Indoor Gymnasium, Busan)
• Semi-finals: November 11-12 (Sajik Indoor Gymnasium, Busan)
• Finals: November 19 (Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul)
• Play-In Stage: A Grueling Start to the Competition

The Play-In Stage kicks off the competition, taking place from October 10 to 15 at LoL Park in Seoul. Eight teams are divided into two double-elimination groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the next stage. All matches are best-of-three (BO3).

Next, the Play-In Round 2 features the winners of each group facing the runner-ups from the other group. Both matches are best-of-five (BO5), and the winners progress to the Swiss Stage.

Worlds 2023 Swiss Stage: The Battle for Advancement

Running from October 19 to 29, the Swiss Stage features 16 teams competing in a five-round format. In the first stage, teams are paired randomly with opponents from other regions. Subsequently, they face opponents with the same win-loss record. Teams that secure three victories move on to the playoffs, while those with three losses are eliminated. Progression and elimination matches are BO3, with the remaining matches being BO1.

Worlds 2023 Playoffs: The Quest for the Championship

From November 2 to 19, the top eight teams enter the Playoffs, competing in a single-elimination bracket. All matches are best-of-five (BO5), showcasing the highest level of gameplay as teams vie for the ultimate glory of being crowned Worlds Champions.

Worlds 2023 Teams and Rosters

Before Worlds 2023 commences, the Worlds Qualifying Series (WQS) will determine the final spot in the Play-In Stage, featuring the fourth seed from both the LCS and the LEC. JD Gaming is the first team to qualify for Worlds 2023, and other teams will soon join the competition.

Here are the teams from various regions still in contention:

LCS (North America):

• TBA (LCS 2023 Championship Champion)
• TBA (LCS 2023 Championship Runner-Up)
• TBA (LCS 2023 Championship 3rd Place)

LCS Teams Still in Contention:

• Cloud9
• Golden Guardians
• Evil Geniuses
• Team Liquid
• NRG
• TSM
• Dignitas
• 100 Thieves

LEC (Europe, Middle East, and Africa):

• TBA (LEC 2023 Season Finals Champion)
• TBA (LEC 2023 Season Finals Runner-Up)
• TBA (LEC 2023 Season Finals 3rd Place)

LEC Teams Still in Contention:

• G2 Esports
• MAD Lions
• Team BDS
• Excel
• Fnatic
• SK Gaming

LCK (Korea):

• TBA (LCK 2023 Summer Champion)
• TBA (LCK 2023 Championship Points)
• TBA (LCK 2023 Regional Finals Winner)
• TBA (LCK 2023 Regional Finals Runner-Up)

LCK Teams Still in Contention:

• Gen.G
• KT Rolster
• Dplus KIA
• Hanwha Life
• T1
• Liiv SANDBOX/Nongshim RedForce

LPL (China):

• JD Gaming
• TBA (LPL 2023 Summer Champion)
• TBA (LPL 2023 Regional Finals Winner)
• TBA (LPL 2023 Regional Finals Runner-Up)

LPL Teams Still in Contention:

• Bilibili Gaming
• LNG Esports
• EDward Gaming
• Top Esports
• Weibo Gaming

PCS (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Southeast Asia, Oceania):

• PCS (2023 Summer Champion)
• PCS (2023 Summer Runner-Up)

PCS Teams Still in Contention:

• PSG Talon
• J Team
• Beyond Gaming
• Three of: Deep Cross Gaming, CTBC Flying Oyster, Frank Esports, HELL PIGS, and West Point Esports Philippines

CBLOL (Brazil):

TBA (CBLOL 2023 Split Two Champion)

CBLOL Teams Still in Contention:

• RED Canids
• paiN Gaming
• LOUD
• Fluxo
• INTZ
• One of: Vivo Keyd Stars, FURIA

LJL (Japan):

TBA (LJL 2023 Summer Champion)

LJL Teams Still in Contention:

• DetonatioN FM
• SoftBank HAWKS
• FENNEL
• Crest Gaming Act
• Sengoku Gaming
• AXIZ

LLA (Latin America):

TBA (LLA 2023 Closing Champion)

LLA Teams Still in Contention:

• Movistar R7
• Estral Esports
• Six Karma
• INFINITY
• Team Aze
• Isurus

VCS (Vietnam):

• TBA (VCS 2023 Summer Champion)
• TBA (VCS 2023 Summer Runner-Up)

VCS Teams Still in Contention:

• GAM Esports
• Team Whales
• Four of: Saigon Buffalo, Team Secret, CERBERUS Esports, SBTC Esports, Team Flash, MGN Box Esports

Worlds 2023 Qualifying Series Winner:

TBA (One of North America #4/EMEA #4)

Worlds 2023 promises to be a spectacle of exceptional skill, strategy, and determination as the best teams from around the World compete for the title of Worlds Champion. 

With all the dates, locations, teams, and schedules laid out, anticipation and excitement are building for the most prestigious tournament in the League of Legends esports calendar. 

Fans Worldwide eagerly await the summoning of the most competitive battles, leading to the crowning of a new champion and the hoisting of the coveted Summoner’s Cup.

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