LoL First Stand 2025: Significance of the Tournament

Next week, all eyes in the League of Legends community will be on Seoul, where the champions of the Winter competition will battle it out in the First Stand 2025 tournament. In this article, we’ll delve into all the essential details of this exciting event.

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 champions from the five major regions are set to compete:

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

Riot Games has set a prize pool of $1 million, with an equitable distribution: the champion will claim 30% of the total, while even the last-place team will receive $130,000.

What is the format of First Stand 2025?

The tournament kicks off with a round-robin stage, where each team will face off against the others in a Best-of-Three (Bo3) format. The team with the worst record will be eliminated, and the remaining four will advance to a single-elimination playoff, where matches are played to a first-to-three victory.

All games will utilize the Fearless Draft system, where once a champion is selected in a series, it cannot be used again. This format has stirred both excitement and controversy among fans and players. While it introduces variety and forces strategic innovation, it also prevents players from consistently showcasing their prowess with their signature champions. Given that this is the first international tournament of the season, it’s an ideal opportunity for experimentation.

Why is First Stand 2025 important?

At first glance, First Stand 2025 might seem like a casual warm-up, but its implications are far-reaching. A strong showing here can set the tone for a successful season, much like the butterfly effect influencing future outcomes.

The winner of First Stand 2025 will secure their region's second seed an automatic slot in the group stage of the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI). Furthermore, the two best-performing regions at MSI will earn an additional slot for the World Championship. This makes First Stand 2025 a crucial battleground not just for individual team success and the prize money offered by Riot Games, but for the future competitive strength of their entire region.

What is the First Stand 2025 schedule?

The tournament will feature two matches per day, except for the final, all in Central European Time (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 offers numerous viewing options for the tournament, including a variety of co-streamers. Head over to lolesports.com to find the most convenient and enjoyable way to watch the action unfold.