UPDATE 9/6: It was expected that Riot Games would provide a statement regarding the 2021 League of Legends World Championship as the company reportedly told Dot Esports last week, but no statement has been made by the developer at this time.
Both Dota 2 and League of Legends will be medal events at the next Asian Games, after the Olympic Committee of Asia (OCA) announced that esports would be included in their program for the 2022 Games.
IG's Rookie has opened a restaurant in Shanghai, serving Korean food, with TheShy and JackeyLove visiting on opening night
There are only three players from the United States and Canada going to Worlds this year.
Mobalytics is expanding its presence in the League of Legends scene.
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok delivered his determination and resolutions for the upcoming 2021 LoL World Championship. Up to now, Faker had been to five World Championships and won three of them
EDward Gaming, FunPlus Phoenix, Royal Never Give Up and LNG Esports will be the four teams representing China's LPL at Worlds 2021.
The time for the 2021 League of Legends World Championship is fast approaching. Below is a complete list of all qualified teams for Worlds 2021.
Doublelift is not a fan of CLG.
The series to determine who gets to start at groups/play-ins was a lot more heated than earning a ticket to Worlds, as T1 and Hanwha Life Esports went to a full five-game series.. In round 3 of the 20
While the top 2 LPL seeds for Worlds 2021 have been locked in, the #3 and #4 seeds will be decided in the coming days via the LPL Regional Final.
Minors can now only play three hours of video games per week, and as a result, many players who fall under the age of 18 in the League of Legends Professional League and the League of Legends Development League have been cut from their respective rosters.
At least 30 Chinese players have been kicked from their League of Legends academy teams as a direct result of the new ruling by the Chinese government targeting people under the age of 18.
Hanwha Life Esports defeated Nongshim RedForce 3-0 in Round 2 of the Regional Qualifiers and put their hands on LCK's last ticket to the 2021 LoL World Championship. Through this win, Hanwha Life Esports
On September 1, in the LCK Regional Qualifiers for the 2021 LoL World Championship, Hanwha Life Esports swept Nongshim RedForce and advanced to the final round. This win confirmed a spot for Hanwha
On Aug 31, Hanwha Life Esports defeated Liiv SANDBOX in round 1 of the LCK Regional Qualifiers. With this victory, HLE will face NS RedForce on Sep 1, a series that will determine the last team that w
On Aug 31, Hanwha Life Esports defeated Liiv SANDBOX 3-1 in the 2021 LCK Regional Qualifiers. With a game plan focused around Camille and her side lane macro, they defeated Liiv SANDBOX and headed to
100 Thieves will attend the 2021 World Championship representing North America as its #1 seed.
MAD's spring title allowed the squad to represent Europe at the 2021 Mid-Season Invitational, and now, it will go to Worlds 2021 as the LEC's #1 seed.
Riot Games' Head of North America & Oceanic Esports Chris Greeley first discussed the host location of Worlds 2022 in an interview with Travis Gafford, which was later confirmed by Upcomer's Tyler "FionnOnFire" Erzberger.