League of Legends: China To Host Worlds 2025, Says Riot Games

League of Legends: China is set to host Worlds 2025, bringing the prestigious global esports championship back to one of the game's most passionate regions.

The announcement was made as Riot Games said it was extending its sponsorship with Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO, as reported by Esports Insider.

League of Legends: China is set to host Worlds 2025, marking the third time the prestigious tournament returns to the country. The 2017 edition of the League of Legends World Championship was previously held across major Chinese cities, including Wuhan, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and the capital, Beijing.

“For the past five years, OPPO has been there for some of the biggest moments in League of Legends Esports history. In sharing the news of their continued global partnership with League of Legends Esports as part of the OPPO Find X8 series launch event in Chengdu, OPPO was alongside Riot Games for another major milestone, revealing China as the home of Worlds 2025,” the announcement read.

The 2024 edition of Worlds is ongoing in Europe, with China teams Bilibili Gaming and Weibo Gaming, alongside Korean squads Gen.G and reigning champions T1, as the remaining contestants. The Grand Finals will culminate at the O2 Arena in London on November 2.

T1 won the title last year against Weibo Gaming in Seoul, South Korea, marking the team’s first world title in over seven years and their fourth overall.

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