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The League of Legends World Championship 2024 (Worlds 2024) is the premier global esports event for League of Legends, scheduled to begin on September 25, 2024, and culminate with the Grand Finals on November 2, 2024, at the O2 Arena in London. The tournament will feature a total of 20 teams, competing across three stages:
Play-In Stage:
This stage includes eight teams: the 1st and 2nd seeds from minor regions like PCS, VCS, LLA, and CBLoL, along with the 3rd seeds from major regions like LEC (Europe) and LCS (North America).
They will compete in two double-elimination brackets in best-of-three matches.
The top four teams from this stage will advance to the Swiss Stage.
Swiss Stage:
The 16 teams in this phase include the four advancing from the Play-In Stage, alongside the top seeds from LCK, LPL, LEC, and LCS, as well as the MSI 2024 champions, Gen.G.
Teams will compete in a Swiss format where each team plays against others with similar win/loss records. Matches start as best-of-one (BO1), with best-of-three (BO3) used in elimination and advancement games. Teams with three wins advance, while those with three losses are eliminated.
Knockout Stage:
The top eight teams from the Swiss Stage will proceed to the Knockout Stage, a single-elimination bracket with best-of-five (BO5) matches, leading up to the Grand Final in London.
LCK and LPL dominance: Korean and Chinese teams are traditionally strong contenders, with both regions often fielding several top-tier teams. Gen.G, as MSI champions, will look to continue their dominance.
LEC and LCS underdogs: Western teams like G2 Esports and Cloud9 are expected to bring exciting gameplay, though they face stiff competition from the East.
Play-In surprises: Teams from minor regions have a chance to surprise and make deep runs, as seen in previous years where regions like PCS and VCS have caused upsets.
Betting on the Qualified Stage (Play-In and Swiss stages) of LoL Worlds 2024 involves analyzing team performance, regional strengths, and current meta trends. Here’s a breakdown of the key factors for betting and considerations for informed decisions:
Key Factors for Betting:
Team Strengths by Region:
LPL (China) and LCK (Korea) teams are typically favored due to their historical dominance in the global scene. LPL teams have aggressive, high-tempo playstyles, while LCK teams are known for their macro-game and controlled approach.
LEC (Europe) and LCS (North America) have potential dark horses, but they generally don’t perform as well as LPL and LCK teams on the world stage.
Teams from PCS, VCS, and minor regions (LLA, CBLoL) tend to be underdogs, but upsets can happen, especially in the Play-In stage.
Meta Adaptation: Teams that quickly adapt to patch changes, particularly in assassin-heavy or tank-heavy metas, have an advantage. Champions like Katarina or K’Sante, who are strong in the current patch, might become critical picks that influence outcomes.
Play-In vs. Swiss Stage:
Play-In Stage: Betting in this phase tends to favor more experienced teams like the 3rd seeds from LEC and LCS (e.g., MAD Lions, 100 Thieves), but minor region upsets are always a possibility, making it riskier.
Swiss Stage: As teams from stronger regions join, betting on the LCK and LPL seeds becomes safer, especially for advancement.
Betting Types:
Outright Winner: Betting on the team that will win the entire stage (Play-In or Swiss).
Match Winner: Focus on individual matchups, considering best-of-three (Play-In) or best-of-one (Swiss) formats.
First Blood, Dragon/Baron Control: Specific in-game objectives can also be part of betting markets.
Before placing bets, it’s crucial to analyze current team form, look at scrim reports, and keep track of performance in regional leagues leading up to Worlds.
League of Legends Worlds 2024 Pick’ems is a popular interactive event where fans predict the outcomes of Worlds matches. It adds an extra layer of excitement to the tournament by allowing participants to guess which teams will advance through each stage, culminating in the Grand Final. Here’s how Pick’ems generally works and what to expect for 2024:
Pick’ems Format:
Play-In Predictions: Participants begin by predicting which four teams will advance from the Play-In Stage to the Swiss Stage. Given the unpredictable nature of Play-Ins, this phase often sees upsets, making it one of the most challenging portions of the Pick’ems.
Swiss Stage Predictions: After the Play-Ins, you predict which teams will make it through the Swiss Stage. You’ll need to predict how many wins each team will accumulate, with each needing 3 wins to advance to the Knockout Stage.
Knockout Stage: Once the top 8 teams are set, fans predict the outcomes of the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals, including the overall winner of Worlds 2024.
Scoring and Rewards:
Points System: Correct predictions earn points, with higher rewards for correctly predicting match outcomes in later stages of the tournament.
Exclusive Rewards: Riot Games typically offers in-game rewards for participating in Pick’ems, such as summoner icons, emotes, and skins. The rarest rewards are reserved for participants who make near-perfect predictions.
New Features:
Crystal Ball: Players predict long-term outcomes such as “Which team will win Worlds 2024?” or “Which region will have the most teams in the Knockouts?”
Leaderboard: A global leaderboard allows participants to see how they rank compared to other fans.
Pick’ems is integrated into Riot Games’ official website, and predictions can be made up until the start of each stage. Keep an eye on the Pick’ems page once it’s live for Worlds 2024!
