Bet on League of Legends Worlds 2026 with Bitcoin

The League of Legends World Championship 2025 is the pinnacle of competitive esports and this year, you can bet on it with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and more at Cloudbet, the world’s leading crypto sportsbook for esports. 

Seventeen teams will compete in Worlds 2025, which will be hosted in China. It’s the third time that the Asian nation will host the event. Teams will be gunning to topple two-time defending champions T1 of the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK).

A notable change for Worlds 2025 is the use of the Fearless Draft rule, where any champion already played by either team in the series becomes unavailable for both teams for the remainder of that series. 

From fearless drafts to global showdowns, Worlds 2025 promises top-tier action and high-stakes opportunities. Whether you're backing your favorite team or looking for sharp value in the markets, Cloudbet lets you wager with speed, privacy, and precision. Here's everything you need to know before placing your bets on LoL Worlds 2025. 

What is League of Legends?

League of Legends (LoL) is a globally popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed and published by Riot Games. Released in 2009, it quickly became a cornerstone of competitive gaming and now stands as one of the most-played and most-watched esports titles in the world.

In a standard LoL match, two teams of five players each select from a roster of over 160 unique champions, each with distinct abilities and roles. The goal is to destroy the opposing team’s Nexus - the heart of their base - while defending your own. Matches typically last between 20 to 60 minutes and demand a blend of strategic coordination, mechanical skill, map awareness, and split-second decision-making.

What sets LoL apart is its vibrant competitive scene. The League of Legends World Championship - commonly called Worlds - is the pinnacle event held annually, bringing together elite teams from regional leagues such as the LCS (North America), LEC (Europe), LCK (Korea), and LPL (China). The tournament begins with Play-Ins and culminates in a Grand Final that attracts millions of viewers worldwide.

Beyond the professional stage, LoL remains deeply rooted in community play. With ranked ladders, amateur circuits, and consistent patch updates, it offers aspiring players numerous paths to climb and compete. As of 2023, League of Legends continues to average over 100 million active players each month, maintaining its legacy as a dominant force in both gaming and esports.

Worlds 2025 tournament format and dates

Because there are 17 teams, the tournament begins with a Play-In stage on October. 14, involving a best‑of‑5 series between the two “4th seed” teams from the LCK and LPL (based on their performance at MSI), to determine the final spot into the main field.

After that, 16 teams move into the Swiss Stage (October 15 to 25), where teams play in a Swiss‑system over multiple rounds. Teams that reach 3 wins advance, while those that incur 3 losses are eliminated.

The Knockout Stage (single-elimination, best‑of‑5) follows. Quarterfinals and semifinals run from October 28 to November 2 in Shanghai, with no week‑long break between rounds (i.e. quarterfinals flow directly into semis).

Finally, the Grand Final is scheduled for November 9 in Chengdu.

Which teams can I bet on at Worlds 2025

The following 17 teams qualified for a spot in Worlds 2025.

1. T1 - defending champions
2. Gen.G
3. CTBC Flying Oyster
4. PSG Talon
5. G2 Esports
6. FlyQuest
7. Vivo Keyd Stars (South)
8. Movistar KOI
9. KT Rolster
10. Hanwha Life Esports
11. Team Secret Whales
12. Bilibili Gaming
13. Anyone’s Legend
14. 100 Thieves
15. Top Esports
16. Fnatic
17. Invictus Gaming

As the fourth-seeded teams of their respective regions, T1 and Invictus Gaming will compete in the Play-In series to determine the final team for the tournament’s Swiss stage.

Betting markets for Worlds 2025

Cloudbet will provide comprehensive betting on every Worlds match:

1. Match winner, handicaps, totals 
2. Outrights: Pick the overall winner of Worlds 2025.
3. Player props for stars like Faker and Knight
4. In-play betting with live odds

How to bet on Worlds 2025 with bitcoin at Cloudbet

Betting on the League of Legends World Championships with bitcoin is easy. Just follow these steps:

1. Sign into your Cloudbet account and fund your wallet with BTC (or any of the 30+ cryptocurrencies we support on the platform.)
2. Head over to the ‘Esports’ menu, select ‘League of Legends’, then ‘World Championship’ under International tournaments. The page covers ongoing and upcoming competitions and games, as well as outrights on leagues or other competitions. 
3. Research teams, players, trends, and available bet types before placing a bet. Also consider betting in-play using Cloudbet's real-time odds. You can place bets during the draft and matches. This allows you to capitalize on evolving dynamics.
4. Place your bitcoin bets and watch the action unfold!

Enjoy safe, easy bitcoin betting on LoL Worlds 2025 only at Cloudbet!