Next week, all eyes in the League of Legends community will be on Seoul as five champions from the Winter competition clash in the First Stand 2025. In this article, we'll dive into the essential details of this highly anticipated 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 will be competing:

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

Riot Games has set a $1 million prize pool for the event, with a balanced distribution: the winner will take home 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 in a best-of-three (Bo3) match against all others. The team with the poorest record will be eliminated, and the remaining four will advance to a single-elimination playoff, competing in a first-to-three series.

The games will employ the Fearless Draft system, where once a champion is selected in a series, they cannot be used again. This system has stirred mixed reactions among fans and players. While it introduces variety and excitement, it can prevent players from using their signature champions, potentially impacting their performance. However, as 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, the tournament may appear to be just a friendly warm-up, but its implications are significant. It's like the butterfly effect; a strong showing here can set the tone for success at the World Championship.

The winner of First Stand 2025 will secure an automatic group stage slot at the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) for their region's second seed. Moreover, the two regions with the best performance at MSI will earn an additional slot at Worlds. This makes First Stand 2025 a crucial event not just for individual team success and Riot's prize money but also for the future of their entire region.

What is the First Stand 2025 schedule?

Each day, except for the final, will feature two matches (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 offers multiple viewing options, including a variety of co-streamers. Head over to lolesports.com to find the most comfortable and enjoyable way to watch the matches.