Ultimate guide to betting on the 2025 League of Legends World Championship

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The 2025 League of Legends World Championship is the 15th edition of the event. It’s happening in China, with Chengdu hosting the Grand Finals in early November. This year, 20 top teams from regions like Korea, China, Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Brazil, and Latin America will compete for a $2.25 million prize pool.

The tournament kicks off on September 25 and includes three stages: the Play-In Stage, the Swiss Stage, and the Knockout Stage. The Play-In Stage has a double-elimination bracket with best-of-three matches. Next, the Swiss Stage has 16 teams and matches them by win-loss records. Some games are best-of-three, while others are best-of-one. The top eight head to the Knockout Stage, featuring best-of-five matches in a single-elimination format.

Betting markets and options

Esports betting sites are now offering options for the 2025 Championship. You can bet on Esports on much more than just the champion. Popular choices include team matchups, regional clashes, who qualifies, total wins, and prop bets like who will be the MVP. Websites like GG.Bet, Stake, BetOnline, and Rivalry offer great odds and are easy to use on both iOS and Android apps.

Betting on the tournament winner before it begins usually means better esports odds, especially for promising teams. As the tournament goes on, you’ll find more chances to bet on daily games. You can wager on game spreads, over/under totals, and results of each map.

Strategic considerations for bettors

Before you bet, check team performance trends and past matchups. Look at the current game strategy (also called the meta) for insights. Keep an eye on any team changes, updates to the game, and the strengths of different regions. These details can give you an advantage. Also, consider the teams’ seed placements and game stages, since better-seeded teams often get to choose their side, which can impact closely contested matches.

Regions like Korea’s LCK and China’s LPL, known for winning records, often have four teams in the tournament and are generally favored. It’s smart to watch how odds change across sportsbooks to find the best deals.

With matches available on platforms like Twitch and YouTube, you have plenty of access to real-time data and analysis to aid your bets, whether before the match or during it.

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