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LoL First Stand 2025: why this tournament is important

Author : Patrick Mar 15,2025

LoL First Stand 2025: why this tournament is important

Next week, all eyes in the League of Legends world will be on Seoul, South Korea, as five regional champions clash in the electrifying First Stand 2025 tournament. This article breaks down everything you need to know about this pivotal event.

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Who is Playing in First Stand 2025?

The champions representing the five major League of Legends regions are:

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

These teams will battle it out for a share of the impressive $1 million prize pool. The champion takes home 30%, while even the last-place team receives a substantial $130,000.

What is the Format of First Stand 2025?

First Stand 2025 kicks off with a round-robin stage. Each team plays a best-of-three (Bo3) match against every other team. The team with the lowest win rate after this stage is eliminated. The remaining four teams then advance to a single-elimination playoff bracket, where matches are best-of-five (Bo5) until a champion is crowned.

A unique aspect of the tournament is the Fearless Draft system. Once a champion is picked in a series, that champion cannot be selected again. This adds an exciting element of unpredictability, although it presents both opportunities and challenges for the competing teams.

Why is First Stand 2025 Important?

While it might appear as a pre-season warm-up, First Stand 2025 carries significant weight. A strong showing can significantly impact a team's trajectory towards future success at the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) and the World Championship (Worlds).

The First Stand 2025 winner earns their region's second seed an automatic group stage slot at MSI. Furthermore, the top two performing regions at MSI gain an additional slot for Worlds. This makes First Stand 2025 crucial for regional prestige and future competitive standing.

What is the First Stand 2025 Schedule?

The tournament schedule (all times 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 will provide comprehensive coverage of First Stand 2025 on lolesports.com, along with numerous co-streaming options. Find your preferred viewing method and enjoy the action!

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