SAEDNEWS: Riot Games has launched the highly anticipated League of Legends Asia Invitational 2025, featuring top mid-tier teams from LCK, LPL, and LCP, with thrilling matches leading up to Worlds 2025 in China.
Riot Games has officially kicked off the League of Legends Asia Invitational 2025, bringing together some of Asia’s top mid-table teams in a high-stakes online competition. Running from October 6-12, the tournament is designed to showcase teams that narrowly missed qualifying for Worlds 2025.
Eight teams will battle it out, representing the LCK, LPL, and LCP. Confirmed participants include Nongshim RedForce, GAM Esports, MGN Viing Espoirts, EDward Gaming, and Ninjas in Pyjamas. Additionally, teams finishing 5th to 7th in the LCK and LPL, along with 4th and 5th from the LCP, will join the fray.
While these are mid-tier teams, analysts suggest that players like Heo “ShowMaker” Su, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, and top LPL stars could still make this a highly competitive event. Fans can expect intense matches, tactical plays, and some unforgettable moments.
The Asia Invitational will feature a group stage followed by a knockout stage. The group stage, beginning October 6, uses a single round-robin format with best-of-three games. The top two from each group will advance to a double-elimination bracket. The grand final promises a classic best-of-five showdown.
Group 1 will include two LPL teams, one LCK team, and one LCP team, while Group 2 will consist of two LCK teams, one LPL, and one LCP. This structure ensures balanced matchups and plenty of surprises.
The total prize pool for the tournament is approximately £154,000, and all matches will be played online, according to reports. The timing of the event, just a week before Worlds 2025 begins in China on October 14, adds extra excitement and anticipation for fans eager for more League of Legends action.
Even though the tournament features mid-tier teams, these squads come from some of the strongest leagues in the world. This means fans will see elite-level gameplay, creative strategies, and potential breakout stars. It’s a golden opportunity to scout talent, catch intense rivalries, and get a sneak peek of players who narrowly missed Worlds qualification.
With the Asia Invitational concluding just before Worlds 2025, it sets the stage for one of the biggest League of Legends tournaments globally. While the world’s top teams prepare for China, the Invitational gives mid-table squads a chance to shine, proving that even teams outside the top four can deliver unforgettable matches.
In short, the League of Legends Asia Invitational 2025 is a must-watch for any fan. From high-stakes matchups to potential breakout stars, this tournament promises thrilling esports action leading right into the biggest stage of all: Worlds 2025.
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