For League of Legends followers, it’s nearly time to buckle up and put together for one of the grandest tournaments in esports. The 2022 World Championship is correct across the nook, the place 24 of the perfect groups from across the globe will attempt to etch their names into the annals of historical past.
Following the 2022 LCS Championship Finals between 100 Thieves and Cloud9, Riot Games held the Worlds 2022 draw present that includes some of North America’s most iconic pro gamers, together with former TSM high laner Dyrus, former Cloud9 mid laner Hai, and ex-Liquid and Counter Logic Gaming jungler Xmithie.
Every League area has its representatives, and now, we all know precisely the place they are going to be making their stand throughout the principle occasion at Worlds this yr.
First, Group A was determined with the LCS’ Cloud9, the LCK’s T1, and the LPL’s Edward Gaming, and preliminary reactions from the League neighborhood are claiming this group to be the “Group of Death”.
But, Group B piled on and challenged for that title with a plethora of high groups, together with the LPL’s Jindong Gaming, G2 Esports, and DAMWON KIA. Group C was loaded with Rogue, TOP Esports, and GAM Esports, and final however not least, Group D options Gen.G, the PCS’ CTBC Flying Oyster, and 100 Thieves
The Play-Ins, alternatively, have Fnatic and Evil Geniuses main Group A with Beyond Gaming, Detonation FocusMe, LOUD, and Chiefs Esports Club, whereas Group B has three powerhouses in DRX, Royal Never Give Up, and MAD Lions, together with Saigon Buffalo, Istanbul Wildcats, and Isurus Gaming.
Only 4 groups from this stage will get an opportunity to shine on the principle stage.
Whether you’re a fan of Europe’s fiery pack of champions, North America’s youth motion, Korea’s powerhouses, or the unpredictable firepower of China, there are lots of totally different tales and rosters to cheer for when the occasion begins.
Plenty of underdogs are headed to the match, as properly as a complete gamut of passionate minor area groups that can carry their very own aptitude to the Summoner’s Rift that ought to preserve the motion flowing from begin to end.
Tune into the largest occasion on the League of Legends esports calendar when the 2022 World Championship will get started in Mexico on Thursday, Sept. 29.