Throughout the upcoming week, the League of Legends community's attention will be on Seoul, as the five champions from the winter season clash at the First Stand 2025. This article breaks down all the essential information for the event.
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Who is competing in First Stand 2025? What is the First Stand 2025 format? Why does First Stand 2025 matter? What are the First Stand 2025 match times? Where can I watch First Stand 2025? 0 0 Comment on this
Who is playing in First Stand 2025?
The event features the champions from the five major regions:
CTBC Flying Oyster (LCP)Hanwha Life Esports (LCK)Karmine Corp (LEC)Team Liquid (LTA)Top Esports (LPL)
Riot Games has allocated a $1 million prize pool, with a relatively balanced distribution: the winning team claims 30% of the total, while even the team finishing in last place receives $130,000.
What is the format of First Stand 2025?
The tournament kicks off with a round-robin stage, where every team competes in a best-of-three match against all others. The team with the poorest record is eliminated, and the top four advance to a single-elimination playoff bracket featuring best-of-five matches.
All matches will utilize the Fearless Draft system—once a champion is selected in a series, it becomes unavailable for the remainder of that series. This approach has generated discussion: while fans appreciate the strategic diversity, it sometimes prevents players from displaying their peak performance on their most iconic champions. Nonetheless, as the season's inaugural international event, it offers a valuable opportunity for teams to experiment.
Why is First Stand 2025 important?
Although it might appear to be a casual preseason exhibition, the tournament's implications are significant. Consider it a potential catalyst: a standout performance here could establish vital momentum leading into the World Championship.
The victor of First Stand 2025 secures their region's second seed an automatic berth into the MSI group stage. Furthermore, the two regions that perform best at MSI will earn an additional slot for the World Championship, elevating the stakes for regional standing. In essence, teams are competing not just for personal glory (and Riot's prize money) but also for the competitive future of their entire region.
What is the First Stand 2025 schedule?
Each day of the event, with the exception of the final day, will host two matches (all times are in CET).
March 10
9:00 — TL vs. KC12:00 — HLE vs. TES
March 11
9:00 — CFO vs. KC12:00 — TL vs. TES
March 12
9:00 — CFO vs. HLE12:00 — KC vs. TES
March 13
9:00 — TL vs. CFO12:00 — HLE vs. KC
March 14
9:00 — CFO vs. TES12:00 — HLE vs. TL
March 15
9:00 — Semifinal 112:00 — Semifinal 2
March 16
9:00 — Grand Final
Where to watch First Stand 2025?
As is customary, Riot Games will offer extensive viewing options, including a wide array of official co-streamers. Head to lolesports.com to find the viewing method that best suits your preferences.
