League of Legends World Championship Finals Primer
The League of Legends World Championship, the world’s largest esport event of the year, is back in North America for the first time since 2016, being hosted at Chase Center on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022! While millions of fans around the world tune in, you can catch the action live and see the best players from around the world compete for the Summoner's Cup.
The League of Legends World Championship, also known as Worlds, is the pinnacle of LoL Esports competition in which the top teams from diverse regions compete for the world champion title.
About Riot Games and League of Legends
- Riot Games was founded in Los Angeles in 2006, and in 2009 released their debut title, League of Legends (LoL).
- League of Legends is the most-played PC game in the world with more than 120 million active monthly users and is a key driver in the explosive growth of esports into the $1 billion industry that it is today.
- LoL is a team-based strategy game where two teams of five players face off with the goal of destroying the heart of the opposing team’s base, known as the nexus, to achieve victory.
- At the beginning of each match, players can choose from more than 140 champions (game characters) to make plays, secure kills, and take down towers.
- Games typically last between 20-45 minutes.
- Lil Nas X has been named ‘President of League of Legends’. As ‘President’, Lil Nas X will co-design a new LoL champion skin, create the theme song for 2022 LoL Championship, and perform at the Opening Ceremony at the Finals.
League of Legends World Championship Finals Schedule:
Fan Fest (Nov. 3) | 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Fan Fest (Nov. 4) | 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Fan Fest (Nov. 5) | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
League of Legends World Championship Finals | 5 p.m. (Doors Open at 3:30 p.m.)
About the League of Legends World Championship
- The League of Legends World Championship, also known as Worlds, is the pinnacle of LoL Esports competition in which the top teams from diverse regions compete for the world champion title.
- Held at the end of the regular season in a different host region each year, qualified teams from 12 professional leagues participate in the month-long tournament.
- Worlds is the most widely viewed and followed esport tournament, and it’s among the largest and most popular gaming and sporting events in the world.
- The “Super Bowl” / “NBA Finals” / “Stanley Cup” / “World Series” of esports.
- The Worlds 2021 Finals match, which took place in Reykjavik, Iceland, saw an Average Minute Audience (AMA) of 30,604,255, a 32.82% increase over 2020 (a previous all-time high), and 73,860,742 Peak Concurrent Viewers (PCU), a 60.33% increase over 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I watch the 2022 World Championship?
A: When it comes to broadcasting, Riot made sure there are more than enough platforms where you can watch Worlds 2022. First, there is the official Riot website, where you can also watch VODs, track the current standings, and see how your Pick’ems are doing. Other than that, you can follow Worlds 2022 matches on Twitch and YouTube. If you’re looking for a stream in a language other than English, there’s a wide variety of German, Japanese, French, and Spanish streams that offer full game commentary and analysis of equal quality to the English streams.
Q: What time does the event start and end?
A: Doors: 3:30 p.m. PST
Start Time: 5 p.m. PST
End Time: To Be Determined – depends on how long the games last which are best out of 5. The games can run 3-6 hours long.
Q: Where can I buy tickets to the event?
A: Tickets are sold out for the event – resale is not available.
Q: What events can fans attend who do not have a ticket?
A: Fan Village will be open from November 3 – 5 on Thrive City Plaza and the Esplanade. The schedule of events includes:
* November 3: Fan Village (2-9 p.m.), Media Day, and Spotify 3D Projection at Fisherman’s Wharf
* November 4: Fan Village (2-5:30 p.m.), Red Bull Skydivers
* November 5: Fan Village (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), Worlds Finals Match
Q: Can anyone attend Fan Village at Thrive City?
A: Yes, the event is open to the public.
Q: Where can I buy merchandise for the event?
A: Event merchandise is available for purchase at Warriors Shop on the Thrive City Plaza along with merchandise locations inside Chase Center near the United Club entrance and on the West Concourse Terrace.
