2023 World Championship

League Information

Series:

Worlds

Organizer:

Riot Games

Sponsor(s):

Mercedes-Benz
Red Bull
Secretlab
OPPO
Verizon
Mastercard
Cisco
Prime Gaming
AWS

Type:

Offline

Location:

Seoul

Busan

Venue:

Gocheok Sky Dome
(Grand Final)
Sajik Arena
(Quarterfinals & Semifinals)
KBS Stadium
(Swiss Stage)
LOL Park
(Play-Ins)

Format:

Play-Ins
Swiss
Single Elimination

Prize Pool:

$2,225,000 USD

Start Date:

2023-10-10

End Date:

2023-11-19

Teams:

22

Version:

Patch 13.19

Liquipedia Tier:

S-Tier

Links

Chronology

2022

2024

The League of Legends World Championship 2023 (also known as LoL Worlds 2023 or just Worlds 2023) is the crowning event of League of Legends esports for the year. The tournament includes 22 teams from all regions of the game in a months-long race for the Summoner's Cup.

For this Worlds tournament Riot introduced a Swiss Format which will be replacing the Group Stage of previous years, and a new qualifying series to determine the last spot between 4^th Seed of Europe and North America.^[1]

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Teams Results News

Prize Pool[edit]

Play-In MVP
Player	#MVPs
Kati	2
Artemis	1
BeanJ	1
Kiaya	1
Maple	1

Swiss Stage MVP
Player	#MVPs
Contractz	1
Doran	1
Hans Sama	1
Humanoid	1
Kiaya	1
Light	1
Oner	1
Scout	1
ShowMaker	1
TheShy	1

Knockout Stage MVP
Player	#MVPs
Elk	1
Keria	1
Light	1
MISSING	1
Oner	1
TheShy	1
Zeus	1

Participating Teams[edit]

Player Info

Swiss Stage Teams[edit]

Gen.G

	Score
	Mafa
	Museong
Main Roster
3rd - 4th (2022)

	Doran
	Peanut
	Chovy
	Peyz
	Delight
Staff
3rd - 4th (2022)


LCK Summer

T1

	Tom
	Sky
	Roach
	Gisepa
Main Roster
1st (2013, 2015, 2016)

	Zeus
	Oner
	Faker
	Gumayusi
	Keria
Staff
1st (2013, 2015, 2016)


LCK Championship Points

KT Rolster

	DNP PerfecT
Main RosterStaff
5th - 8th (2018)

	Hirai
	supreme
	RapidStar
	Heetul
Main RosterSubstitutes
5th - 8th (2018)

	Kiin
	Cuzz
	Bdd
	Aiming
	Lehends
SubstitutesStaff
5th - 8th (2018)


LCK Regional Finals

Dplus

	DNP Bible
Main RosterStaff
1st (2020)

	Acorn
	GorillA
	Jay
Main RosterSubstitutes
1st (2020)

	Canna
	Canyon
	ShowMaker
	Deft
	Kellin
SubstitutesStaff
1st (2020)


LCK Regional Finals

JD Gaming

	DNP Lzq
Main RosterStaff
3rd - 4th (2022)

	Homme
	Viod
	Vus5o
Main RosterSubstitutes
3rd - 4th (2022)

	369
	Kanavi
	knight
	Ruler
	MISSING
SubstitutesStaff
3rd - 4th (2022)


LPL Summer

Bilibili Gaming

	DNP Baiye
Main RosterStaff

	Tabe
	BigWei
	Xiasu
	Duan
Main RosterSubstitutes

	Bin
	XUN
	Yagao
	Elk
	ON
SubstitutesStaff


LPL Championship Points

LNG Esports

	DNP Yuekai
Main RosterStaff
12th - 13th (2021)

	Poppy
	U
	Yuzhang
Main RosterSubstitutes
12th - 13th (2021)

	Zika
	Tarzan
	Scout
	Gala
	Hang
SubstitutesStaff
12th - 13th (2021)


LPL Regional Finals

Weibo Gaming

	DNP Karsa
Main RosterStaff

	Daeny
	Rui
	Tselin
	fly
	Medusa
Main RosterSubstitutes

	TheShy
	weiwei
	Xiaohu
	Light
	Crisp
SubstitutesStaff


LPL Regional Finals

G2 Esports

	Dylan Falco
	Rodrigo
Main Roster
2nd (2019)

	BrokenBlade
	Yike
	Caps
	Hans Sama
	Mikyx
Staff
2nd (2019)


LEC Finals

Fnatic

	Nightshare
	Hiiva
	Shaves
Main Roster
1st (2011)

	Oscarinin
	Razork
	Humanoid
	Noah
	Trymbi
Staff
1st (2011)


LEC Finals

MAD Lions

	Pad
Main Roster
5th - 8th (2021)

	Chasy
	Elyoya
	Nisqy
	Carzzy
	Hylissang
Staff
5th - 8th (2021)


LEC Finals

NRG

	Thinkcard
	Juves
	Mash
	Apollo
	Croissant
	Damonte
	sOAZ
	Gunaso
Main Roster

	Dhokla
	Contractz
	Palafox
	FBI
	IgNar
Staff


LCS Summer

Cloud9

	mithy
	Malice
	Rigby
	Veigarv2
	Duffman
Main Roster
3rd - 4th (2018)

	Fudge
	Blaber
	EMENES
	Berserker
	Zven
Staff
3rd - 4th (2018)


LCS Summer

Team Liquid

	DNP Haeri
Main RosterStaff
9th - 12th (2020)

	Reignover
	Dodo
	Haitham
Main RosterSubstitutes
9th - 12th (2020)

	Summit
	Pyosik
	APA
	Yeon
	CoreJJ
SubstitutesStaff
9th - 12th (2020)


LCS Summer

Play-In Teams[edit]

CTBC Flying Oyster

	DNP S1aytrue
Main RosterStaff
11th - 14th (2022)

	Achie
	Bob
	Koala
Main RosterSubstitutes
11th - 14th (2022)

	Rest
	Gemini
	JimieN
	Shunn
	ShiauC
SubstitutesStaff
11th - 14th (2022)


PCS Summer

DetonatioN FocusMe

	DNP Milan
Main RosterStaff
14th - 16th (2021)

	viviD
	Gismo
Main RosterSubstitutes
14th - 16th (2021)

	apaMEN
	Steal
	Aria
	Yutapon
	Harp
SubstitutesStaff
14th - 16th (2021)


LJL Summer

GAM Esports

	DNP playcool
	DNP Zin
Main RosterStaff
9th - 11th (2017)

	Hankay
	Rei
	Jensen Goh
	Molecule
	Yutility
Main RosterSubstitutes
9th - 11th (2017)

	Kiaya
	Levi
	Kati
	Slayder
	Palette
SubstitutesStaff
9th - 11th (2017)


VCS Dusk

LOUD

	BeellzY
	Shaquinn
Main Roster
19th - 20th (2022)

	Robo
	Croc
	Tinowns
	Route
	Ceos
Staff
19th - 20th (2022)


CBLOL Split 2

PSG Talon

	DNP Husha
	DNP HongSuo
Main RosterStaff
9th - 11th (2021)

	CorGi
	Maru
Main RosterSubstitutes
9th - 11th (2021)

	Azhi
	JunJia
	Maple
	Wako
	Woody
SubstitutesStaff
9th - 11th (2021)


PCS Summer

Rainbow7

	Khynm
	Kun
	Pointless
Main Roster
17th - 20th (2017)

	Bong
	Oddie
	Mireu
	Ceo
	Lyonz
Staff
17th - 20th (2017)


LLA Closing

Team BDS

	GoToOne
	Clément
	MenQ
	Striker
	Arces
Main Roster

	Adam
	Sheo
	nuc
	Crownie
	Labrov
Staff


Worlds Qualifying Series

Team Whales

	DNP Vit
	DNP CBL
Main RosterStaff

	Yuna
	Ciel
Main RosterSubstitutes

	Sparda
	BeanJ
	Glory
	Artemis
	Bie
SubstitutesStaff


VCS Dusk

Results[edit]

Play-In: Round 1[edit]

Play-In: Round 2[edit]

Play-In Round 2

Qualified

Qual.

Q

Team BDSBDS

GAM EsportsGAM

Swiss Stage[edit]

#

Team

Matches

Games

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Round 4

Round 5

1.

Gen.G Esports

3–0

4–0

1:0

2:0

1.

JD Gaming

3–0

4–1

1:0

2:1

3.

T1

3–1

4–1

1:0

0:1

1:0

2:0

3.

LNG Esports

3–1

5–3

1:0

1:2

2:1

3.

NRG

3–1

4–1

0:1

1:0

2:0

6.

KT Rolster

3–2

5–3

0:1

1:0

1:2

2:0

6.

Bilibili Gaming

3–2

4–4

1:0

0:1

1:0

0:2

2:1

6.

Weibo Gaming

3–2

5–3

1:0

0:1

2:0

2:1

9.

Dplus

2–3

4–4

0:1

2:0

0:2

9.

G2 Esports

2–3

3–6

1:0

0:2

1:2

9.

Fnatic

2–3

4–5

0:1

1:0

0:1

2:1

1:2

12.

MAD Lions

1–3

1–4

0:1

1:0

0:1

0:2

12.

Cloud9

1–3

2–4

1:0

0:1

1:2

12.

GAM Esports

1–3

2–5

0:1

2:1

0:2

15.

Team Liquid

0–3

1–4

0:1

1:2

15.

Team BDS

0–3

0–4

0:1

0:2

Click here for more information about the Swiss matches.

Knockout Stage[edit]

Quarterfinals

Quarters

QF

Semifinals

Semis

SF

Grand Final

Final

GF

Gen.G EsportsGEN

2

Bilibili GamingBLG

3

Bilibili GamingBLG

2

Weibo GamingWBG

3

JD GamingJDG

1

T1T1

3

Weibo GamingWBG

0

T1T1

3

Format[edit]

Qualification
- 22 teams from professional leagues will qualify for the event.
- LPL and LCK will have 4 slots, while LEC and LCS will have 3 slots, PCS and VCS will have 2 slots, remaining slots will be one each for CBLOL, LJL, LLA and Worlds Qualifying Series.^[1]

Play-In Round 1 - October 10^th - 14^th
- Eight teams are divided into two groups where they play a Double Elimination bracket
- All matches are played in a Bo3.
- Top 2 teams in each group advance to Play-In Round 2.
- Bottom 2 teams in each group are eliminated.

Play-In Round 2 - October 15^th
- Four teams from Play-In: Round 1.
- The Upper Bracket winner from each group compete against Lower Bracket winners of the other group
- All matches are played in a Bo5.
- Two winners will advance to Swiss.

Swiss - October 19^th - 23^rd and 26^th - 29^th
- Two teams from the Play-In Stage join fourteen teams with direct entry from China, South Korea, Europe and North America
- 16 Team Swiss System Format
  - Round 1 teams will be paired against teams from a different region
  - Rounds 2 to 5 are seeded based on each team win-loss record
  - Elimination and Advancement matches are Bo3
  - All other matches are Bo1.
- Teams that reach 3 wins in swiss advance to Knockout Stage.
- Teams that reach 3 losses in swiss are eliminated.
- Throughout the Swiss Stage, side selection will be determined by initial draw pool - the higher pool will receive side selection.
- In matches between teams from the same draw pool, side selection will be determined by team's drawing order.

Knockout Stage - November 2^nd - 5^th, November 11^th - 12^th and November 19^th
- Eight teams play in a single elimination bracket.
- Side Selection Privilege
  - Teams with Side Selection Privilege can choose the side in game 1, after that, the losing team can choose the side in the next game.
  - In Quarterfinals, Side Selection Privilege will be granted to teams with better match record in Swiss Stage. In the case where both teams have the same match record, Side Selection Privilege will be determined by the order teams are drawn in Quarterfinals.
  - In the following matches, the Side Selection Privilege will be determined by coin flip.
- All matches are Bo5.

Patch Information
- Worlds 2023 will be played on Patch 13.19.
- Naafiri and Briar were disabled for this tournament due to the "New Champions and VGUs must be enabled for playoffs in all four of the top regions in order to be playable at the next international tournament." policy.^[2]

Worlds 2023 Draw Show[edit]

The Worlds Draw Show will be held after LEC Season Finals to place teams into groups for the Play-In Stage of the 2023 World Championship.^[3]
- Click here to watch the Play-In Draw Show video (Guest for the Draw: Odoamne)
- Click here for detailed information about Worlds Draw Show

Teams are splited into 2 seed pools to ensure quality groups.
- 8 teams are splited into 2 pools
  - Pool 1 will consist of WQS (BDS/GG), PCS1 (PSG), VCS1 (GAM), and PCS2 (CFO).
  - Pool 2 will consist of VCS2 (TW), LLA1 (R7), CBLOL1 (LLL), and LJL1 (DFM).
Two teams from each Pool will be seeded to each group.
The first round of the Play-In will always be played against a team from a different Pool.
No more than two teams from the same region can be in a group.

Swiss Stage Draw Show will be held after the completion of the Play-in and each round of play.
- Click links below to watch the Swiss Stage Draw Show videos:
  Round1 (Guest: Mata) - Round2 - Round3 - Round4 - Round5
- Click here for detailed information about Swiss Stage Draw show

Teams are splited into 4 seed pools to ensure quality groups.
- 16 teams are splited into 4 pools
  - Pool 1 will consist of LPL1 (JDG), LCK1 (GEN), LEC1 (G2), and LCS1 (NRG).
  - Pool 2 will consist of LPL2 (BLG), LCK2 (T1), LEC2 (FNC), and LCS2 (C9).
  - Pool 3 will consist of LPL3 (LNG), LCK3 (KT), LEC3 (MAD), and LCS3 (TL).
  - Pool 4 will consist of LPL4 (WBG), LCK4 (DK) and 2 Play-In Stage winners (GAM & BDS)
Two teams from each Pool will be seeded to each group.
Pool 1 teams will face Pool 4 teams, while Pool 2 teams will face Pool 3 teams in the first round.
No team will play a team from their own region in the first round.
Following the first round of play, there will be another draw for the second round to pair teams with the same record against one another - this time with no further draw restrictions.

Quarterfinal matchups will be decided by an on-stage draw following the final day of the Swiss Stage.
- Click here to watch the Quarterfinals Draw Show video (Guest for the Draw: BeryL)
- In this draw, teams that advanced with a 3-0 record will be matched against teams that advanced with a 3-2 record.
- The remaining teams will then be matched against one another.

Broadcasts[edit]

Broadcast Talent[edit]

Streams[edit]

Language
Streams

Additional Data[edit]

Champion Statistics[edit]

		Picks					Blue Side				Red Side				Bans		Picks & Bans
	Champion	∑	W	L	WR	%T	∑	W	L	WR	∑	W	L	WR	∑	%T	∑	%T	Played By	Played With	Played Vs.
1	Kai'Sa	57	24	33	42.11%	51.82%	27	15	12	55.56%	30	9	21	30.00%	16	14.55%	73	66.36%	6 (3-3)5 (2-3)5 (2-3)4 (3-1)4 (1-3)	14 (6-8) 14 (5-9) 13 (5-8) 11 (4-7) 11 (4-7)	25 (8-17) 15 (8-7) 15 (5-10) 14 (3-11) 12 (5-7)
2	Rell	51	27	24	52.94%	46.36%	21	12	9	57.14%	30	15	15	50.00%	23	20.91%	74	67.27%	5 (4-1)5 (3-2)4 (4-0)4 (3-1)4 (2-2)	14 (5-9) 12 (9-3) 10 (8-2) 10 (5-5) 10 (4-6)	15 (9-6) 14 (11-3) 13 (9-4) 12 (5-7) 12 (3-9)
3	Xayah	46	31	15	67.39%	41.82%	29	20	9	68.97%	17	11	6	64.71%	54	49.09%	100	90.91%	9 (6-3)5 (3-2)4 (3-1)3 (3-0)3 (2-1)	16 (14-2) 13 (7-6) 12 (9-3) 10 (8-2) 9 (4-5)	25 (17-8) 16 (10-6) 11 (6-5) 9 (8-1) 9 (7-2)
4	Rakan	46	26	20	56.52%	41.82%	23	16	7	69.57%	23	10	13	43.48%	33	30.00%	79	71.82%	6 (4-2)5 (4-1)5 (1-4)4 (3-1)4 (2-2)	16 (14-2) 13 (5-8) 11 (5-6) 10 (6-4) 10 (6-4)	16 (6-10) 15 (10-5) 15 (6-9) 13 (8-5) 12 (9-3)
5	Orianna	41	24	17	58.54%	37.27%	22	16	6	72.73%	19	8	11	42.11%	62	56.36%	103	93.64%	8 (6-2)6 (4-2)5 (4-1)3 (1-2)3 (1-2)	12 (6-6) 11 (5-6) 10 (6-4) 9 (7-2) 8 (4-4)	14 (11-3) 12 (9-3) 11 (7-4) 9 (5-4) 9 (5-4)
		110 games played					62W - 48L (56.36%)				48W - 62L (43.64%)
Click here for complete statistics table

Pentakills[edit]

Date	Stage	Champion	Player	KDA
2023-10-10	Play-In	Kai'Sa	Route	11/0/5
2023-10-13	Play-In	Xayah	Slayder	9/2/5
2023-10-13	Play-In	Xayah	Crownie	10/1/5

Country Representation[edit]

#	Country / Region	Representation	Players
1	South Korea	40 / 110 (36%)	Aiming, Aria, Bdd, Berserker, Bong, Canna, Canyon, Chasy, Chovy, CoreJJ, Croc, Cuzz, Deft, Delight, Doran, EMENES, Faker, Gumayusi, Harp, IgNar, Kanavi, Kellin, Keria, Kiin, Lehends, Mireu, Noah, Oner, Peanut, Peyz, Pyosik, Route, Ruler, Scout, ShowMaker, Steal, Summit, Tarzan, TheShy, Zeus
2	China	15 / 110 (14%)	369, Bin, Crisp, Elk, Gala, Hang, knight, Light, MISSING, ON, weiwei, Xiaohu, XUN, Yagao, Zika
3	Taiwan	10 / 110 (9%)	Azhi, Gemini, JimieN, JunJia, Maple, Rest, ShiauC, Shunn, Wako, Woody
3	Vietnam	10 / 110 (9%)	Artemis, BeanJ, Bie, Glory, Kati, Kiaya, Levi, Palette, Slayder, Sparda
5	United States	6 / 110 (5%)	APA, Blaber, Contractz, Dhokla, Palafox, Yeon
6	France	4 / 110 (4%)	Adam, Hans Sama, nuc, Sheo
7	Brazil	3 / 110 (3%)	Ceos, Robo, Tinowns
7	Spain	3 / 110 (3%)	Elyoya, Oscarinin, Razork
9	Argentina	2 / 110 (2%)	Ceo, Lyonz
9	Australia	2 / 110 (2%)	FBI, Fudge
9	Czechia	2 / 110 (2%)	Carzzy, Humanoid
9	Denmark	2 / 110 (2%)	Caps, Zven
9	Japan	2 / 110 (2%)	apaMEN, Yutapon
9	Slovenia	2 / 110 (2%)	Crownie, Mikyx
15	Belgium	1 / 110 (1%)	Nisqy
15	Bulgaria	1 / 110 (1%)	Hylissang
15	Germany	1 / 110 (1%)	BrokenBlade
15	Greece	1 / 110 (1%)	Labrov
15	Peru	1 / 110 (1%)	Oddie
15	Poland	1 / 110 (1%)	Trymbi
15	Sweden	1 / 110 (1%)	Yike

Worlds Appearances[edit]

	Player	TA.
	Faker	9
	Xiaohu	8
	Deft	8
	CoreJJ	8
	Maple	8
	Ruler	7
	Scout	7
	Caps	7
	Canyon	6
	Chovy	6
Click here to modify this table

See here for the complete list.

Additional Content[edit]

Worlds Anthem[edit]

Interviews

2023

[e] 2023-11-22 | "페이커 연봉 100억,광화문 응원 5만,시청자 4억명... 이것이 롤드컵" 고수진 해설가 by 김현정 of CBS at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-21 | 2023 롤드컵 결승 3시간 전, '징동 따운!'의 주인공 클템 이현우 해설위원을 만나봤습니다 of SUBUSUNEWS at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-21 | 롤드컵 중계 '노페,' "페이커 우승상금 얼마? 게임스킨 수익까지하면… 어마어마" of YTN at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-20 | TheShy "I'll think about whether I play next year" WBG vs T1 Worlds Final Press Conference of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-20 | 한국 롤드컵, 역대급 흥행 ··· 고수진 리그 오브 레전드 해설가에게 듣는다. of YTN DMB at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-19 | T1 World Champion Conference! Worlds skins? Is T1 staying together in 2024?? of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-19 | WBG TheShy: "My life would have been more fun if I met Daeny when I was younger." by Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-19 | T1 Faker: "I’m quite weak to addiction... These days, things like YouTube and TikTok are very addictive, and I want to try to quit." by Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-17 | Huni talks T1 and playing with Faker - Worlds Finals Preview - JLXP Ep 96 by Jatt at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-17 | WBG Crisp: Thoughts on T1 Keria? Will winning Worlds make TheShy the Best Top Laner Ever?! by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-16 | WBG vs T1 interview: TheShy "I'll dance Super Shy if I win Worlds!" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-15 | T1 Faker: "I hate to lose, and it’s really fun to compete with the best players around the world." by Viion and Eonn of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-15 | Faker on making finals AGAIN? Keria "We will beat WBG 3-2" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-14 | T1 Gumayusi: "The main focus will be on the matchup between TheShy and Zeus." by Arra and Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-13 | WCG Light on preparation for finals: "It really comes down to the bot duo." by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-13 | JDG Homme "Faker's Azir play decided the fate of the series" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-12 | 'Ruler' interview semi-finals T1 vs JDG Worlds 2023 of TBS at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-12 | T1 Oner: "I’m so glad that we got a second chance to win Worlds." by Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-12 | T1 Zeus on TheShy being called Top God: "Since I’m the god of thunder, it’ll be a fun matchup." by Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-12 | JDG head coach Homme: "I'm proud of what the players achieved." by Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-12 | T1 interim head coach Tom: “We had an advantage in the draft from our bot duo’s champion pool.” by Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-12 | Ruler talks whether to DRIP or DROWN, Central Cee and His Crush on DonJake by DonJake of Ruddy Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-12 | Zeus "TheShy's a 👑Top God?👑 I'm a ⚡God of Thunder!⚡" - T1 vs JDG post-match press conference by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-11 | WBG TheShy: "I didn’t expect us to reach the finals. It’s impressive that we got so far." by Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-11 | TheShy talks Child Prodigies, His First Lan and Listens to The SHY IS BACK by DonJake of Ruddy Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-09 | Can T1 & Faker stop JDG from walking the Golden Road? NRG recap & SF preview w/ Emily - JLXP Ep 95 by Jatt at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-09 | Laure Valée: "The only thing that I would like to see is more events." by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-08 | T1 Oner: "To pick the best jungler, it’s definitely Kanavi." by Koer and Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-08 | I ask Faker about his Favorite Books by Travis Gafford at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-07 | BLG Yagao: "We had better draft strategies compared to GEN." by Koer and Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-07 | Tarzan on LNG 0-3 T1 "My performance was a disaster, I'm sorry" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-05 | T1 Gumayusi: "T1 does not lose to LPL." by Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-05 | JDG Kanavi wants to beat T1 AGAIN? "I want revenge!" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-05 | Oner after T1 vs LNG "I felt Tarzan was haing an off-day today" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-05 | Catching up with BLG Coach Tabe 10 years later by Travis Gafford at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-04 | KT Aiming: "As much as JDG is considered one of the favorites, they didn’t have a clear weakness." by Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-04 | RapidStar puts these Youngsters on some Game in some Prada Shades by DonJake of Ruddy Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-04 | BLG Elk "The best bot laner right now is Ruler" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-03 | BLG Bin on playing Rumble for the first time in his career: "I decided to trust myself." by Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-03 | GEN Score: "As the head coach, it's my fault." by Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-03 | Trymbi talks Heliocentric Models, Wartime Poland and Male Emotions by DonJake of Ruddy Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-03 | WBG Weiwei on team consistency: " I think we're more focused when we're playing the stronger teams..." by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-03 | TheShy "I met Caedrel😊 He INSPIRED me with his support!" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-03 | Score after GEN vs BLG; Drafts? Why did GEN pick Red Side? by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-02 | WBG Xiaohu: “We had a good grasp of the meta since the regional qualifiers, so I was very confident.” by Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-02 | Yagao talks Climbing, Working Construction and Becoming YAGOAT by DonJake of Ruddy Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-02 | Naohiro21 by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-02 | NRG FBI on the LCS' performance through Worlds: "I think it's the same story every time." by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-01 | WBG Light on their coach to TheShy: "Do not play the game on your own. Don't be over-aggressive." by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-01 | NRG Thinkcard explains the 🗳️draft🗳️ that took G2 down "NA fans DESERVE this victory!" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-31 | LNG Hang: "I hope we can face against JDG, because I think we will not lose to them again." by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-31 | Oner on Faker's leadership; His knowledge has occasionally given us an advantage, helping to broaden our perspective..." by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-31 | Yike emotional after G2 vs BLG: "Ashamed, Empty, Disappointed, Grateful that I'm here" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-31 | How Hans Sama's SMASHED in SKILL and STYLE in less than a year by Travis Gafford at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-30 | G2 Caps: "We weren’t able to utilize at Worlds what we learned at MSI." by Koer and Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-30 | Thinkcard on what the LCS can learn from NRG: ""We laid out a blueprint for team building." by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-30 | NRG IgNar on defeating G2 Esports: "I didn't expect we'd win..." by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-29 | DK Canyon "NRG Contractz really surprised me" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-29 | KT Cuzz "I wanted to draw NA or EU teams 😅😅 But.." by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-29 | Why did Fnatic pick 🐮Alistar?🐮 Noah "I wish we picked Blitzcrank or Pyke there" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-28 | KT Cuzz: "My best run at Worlds was the quarterfinals... I’ll work hard to deliver in our next match." by Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-28 | Gumayusi "Me and Keria are 🥇1st🥇 bot duo at Worlds" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-28 | IgNar "We had 10% scrim winrate before G2 vs NRG by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-28 | G2 Hans Sama RATES NRG's performance!! Senna-Tahm Kench meta?! by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-28 | NRG Palafox on His Series Against G2: "We EXPOSED THEM, They Have to Think of Another Draft Strat" by dGon Esports at Worlds 2023
[e] 2023-10-27 | "VCS 선수들이 필요한 건 단단한 멘탈" by kenzi of dailyesports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-27 | DK ShowMaker: "We had a shaky start at this Worlds, but we need to dream big." by Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-27 | アシスタントMC・清川麗奈が行く「DFM」応援旅　『Worlds 2023』開催地の韓国はまるで“夢の国”？ by shuiniao of Real Sound at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-27 | G2 Caps: "I have a lot of confidence in us and definitely think we can beat everyone at this tournament." by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-27 | DK Canyon: “We learned a lot about the draft direction from strong teams’ games.” by Arra and Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-27 | KT Lehends "I am dissapointed of many things today" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-27 | Deft unhappy with DK's performance "I got ANGRY at my teammates!" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-26 | Chovy talks being God, Half Naked Dancing and Caps belonging in a Minor Region by DonJake of Ruddy Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-26 | LNG GALA on EDG Uzi: "...I believe he can still become one of the top tier AD carries." by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-26 | How a speech from Caps INSPIRED NRG to approach Worlds different by Travis Gafford at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-25 | Zven on Facing T1 in Korea and EU vs NA - JLXP Ep 93 by Jatt at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-25 | Zven and Fudge after T1 loss: "We hate losing as much as you do" by Travis Gafford at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-25 | Nisqy would rather face THE BEST LCK and LPL teams than NA by Travis Gafford at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-24 | GAM Kiaya "I met T1 Zeus at Asian Games, I'm a big fan!" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-24 | TL Coach Reignover's emotional talk after Team Liquid's elimination by Travis Gafford at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-23 | C9 EMENES: "Looking back on the year, I have no regrets yet... I feel like it's already been a year I'm proud of." by Viion of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-23 | Brokenblade talks League Coming Home, Doing his Ting and Being Leng by DonJake of Rudd at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-23 | BLG Tabe on Bin's growth: "The difference is he's more mature now. His playing style is more clever," by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-23 | TL Pyosik "I enjoyed playing in LCS this year" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-23 | BDS Adam "I have no regrets, I played my heart out" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-23 | ShowMaker "I'm Sorry 🥺🥺 I'll make it up by making quarterfinals!" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-23 | KT RapidStar: "While JDG is the most potent contender, I don't see a massive gap between them and other teams." by Viion and John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-23 | T1 Faker: "This Worlds is another challenge for me and another place where I can learn." by Arra, Viion and John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-22 | LNG Scout talks the Ides of March and Outgrowing Shadows by DonJake of Ruddy Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-22 | JDG Homme on 369: "...he wasn't very receptive to feedback before, but now he seems to listen a little better." by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-22 | knight "JDG needs to improve SO much more!" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-22 | LNG Tarzan: G2 SURPRISED me, I have my eyes on them by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-22 | Adam talks his RISING ESPORTS FAME with Korean fans by Travis Gafford at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-22 | TL CoreJJ: "In sports, there has to be some twist or miracle, right? We'll try to create that twist or miracle." by Viion and John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-21 | BLG BIN on Arm Wrestling, UK Slang and Wrist Usage by DonJake of Ruddy Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-21 | NRG Palafox on LCK and LPL: "After scrimming these teams repeatedly, it's really easy to see the cracks in their armor." by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-21 | FNC Trymbi on scrims: "Oscarinin has been holding his own solidly against all the Asian top laners." by John Popko of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-21 | Canyon says DK could improve on "A Lot of Things" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-21 | Doran: Worlds GEN is BETTER than MSI GEN by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-21 | MAD Elyoya "I want to face Kanavi, Tarzan, and Pyosik!" by Ashley Kang of KORIZON Esports at 2023 World Championship

Articles

2023

[e] 2023-11-04 | 'LCK 3연패' 젠지의 씁쓸한 조기 퇴장 by 윤민섭 of 국민일보 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-14 | League pro wins everyone’s hearts with message to his son after Worlds 2023 loss by Carver Fisher of Dexerto at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-09 | Ranking the Top 5 Bot Laners Competing at Worlds 2023 by David "Viion" Jang of Inven Global at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-08 | Scout is History's Most Under-Appreciated? Sultan of Summer - Narrative Mechanic - League of Legends by Thorin at 2023 World Championship

Videos

2023

[e] 2023-11-17 | 광동프릭스 WORLDS 2023 4강 리액션 T1 vs JDG of Freecs at 2023 World Championship (trans. )
[e] 2023-11-12 | LEGENDS NEVER DIE - Worlds 2023 by LoL Esports of YouTube at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-07 | The Greatest Play Tournament - Worlds 2023 by LCK at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-04 | JDG vs KT - A TALE OF TWO TEAMS - Worlds 2023 by LoL Esports of YouTube at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-03 | GEN vs BLG - MORE TO PROVE - Worlds 2023 by LoL Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-31 | Worlds2023優勝チーム大予想！ノックアウトステージ以降の戦いを徹底解剖 by SmashLogTV of YouTube at 2023 Worlds Championship
[e] 2023-10-23 | メインテーマ『GODS』MVに隠された胸熱エピソード・小ネタ徹底解説 // Worlds2023 by SmashLogTV of YouTube at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-21 | Yesterday's friend, Today's enemy by LCK of YouTube at 2023 World Championship (trans. )
[e] 2023-10-18 | Worlds2023スイスステージを突破する8チームをガチ予想してみた by SmashLogTV of YouTube at 2023 World Championship

Highlights

2023

[e] 2023-12-13 | Broxah Ranks Worlds 2023's Best Plays - Ultimate List by LoL Esports of Youtube at World Championship 2023
[e] 2023-11-13 | Top 5 Plays of Semifinals - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-12 | T1 vs JDG - FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Semifinals Day 2 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-11 | WBG vs BLG - FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Semifinals Day 1 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-09 | Worlds Mad Movie Top 8 Day 3 - 2023 World Championship by LCK of YouTube at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-06 | Top 5 Plays of Quarterfinals - Worlds 2023 by LoL Esports of YouTube at 2023 Worlds Championship
[e] 2023-11-05 | LNG vs T1 - FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Quarterfinals Day 4 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-04 | JDG vs KT - FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Quarterfinals Day 3 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-03 | GEN vs BLG - FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Quarterfinals Day 2 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-02 | NRG vs WBG - FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Quarterfinals Day 1 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-11-01 | Gen.G The Maestro of Gen.G Esports at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-30 | Top 5 Plays of Swiss Week 2 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-29 | G2 vs BLG - KT vs DK - FNC vs WBG - FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Swiss Stage Day 9 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-28 | GAM vs DK - KT vs LNG - SWISS STAGE HIGHLIGHTS - Day 8 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-27 | NRG vs G2 - T1 vs BLG - FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Swiss Stage Day 7 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-26 | FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Swiss Stage Day 6 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-24 | Top 10 Plays of Swiss Week 1 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-23 | TL vs GAM & BDS vs DK Highlights - Swiss Stage Day 5 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-22 | FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Swiss Stage Day 4 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-21 | FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Swiss Stage Day 3 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-20 | FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Swiss Stage Day 2 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-19 | FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Swiss Stage Day 1 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-17 | Top 10 Plays of Play-Ins - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-15 | FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Play-in Stage Day 6 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-14 | FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Play-in Stage Day 5 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-13 | FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Play-in Stage Day 4 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-12 | FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Play-in Stage Day 3 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-11 | FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Play-in Stage Day 2 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship
[e] 2023-10-10 | FULL DAY HIGHLIGHTS - Play-in Stage Day 1 - Worlds 2023 at 2023 World Championship

Documentaries

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Trivia[edit]

DRX did not manage to qualify to Worlds so they are unable to defend their title.
apaMEN from DetonatioN FocusMe is the oldest player to attend to play one Worlds edition, he is 31 years old.

References[edit]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 LoL Esports (2023-01-10). "State of the Game: LoL Esports in 2023" (in English). LoLEsports.com.
↑ Summoner's Rift Team (2020-08-19). "/dev: Balancing for Pro Play" (in English). Riot Games.
↑ LoL Esports (2023-09-06). "Stay tuned for the #Worlds2023 Play-In Stage Draw Show" (in English).

[2023_announcement-1] 1.0 ^1.1 LoL Esports (2023-01-10). "State of the Game: LoL Esports in 2023" (in English). LoLEsports.com.

[Naafiri_&_Briar_banned-2] Summoner's Rift Team (2020-08-19). "/dev: Balancing for Pro Play" (in English). Riot Games.

[#Worlds2023_Play-In_Stage_Draw_Show-3] LoL Esports (2023-09-06). "Stay tuned for the #Worlds2023 Play-In Stage Draw Show" (in English).

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Date	Round	Opponent	Score	vs. Opponent
2023-10-10 07:00:002023-10-10 07:00:00 UTC	Opening Matches	PSG	2:0 (Bo3)	R7	Match Page
2023-10-10 09:00:002023-10-10 09:00:00 UTC	Opening Matches	GAM	0:2 (Bo3)	LLL	Match Page
2023-10-12 07:00:002023-10-12 07:00:00 UTC	Winners' Match	PSG	2:0 (Bo3)	LLL	Match Page
2023-10-13 07:00:002023-10-13 07:00:00 UTC	Elimination Match	R7	0:2 (Bo3)	GAM	Match Page
2023-10-14 07:00:002023-10-14 07:00:00 UTC	Decider Match	LLL	0:2 (Bo3)	GAM	Match Page

	Bans
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	Game 2
	Game 3

	Bans
	Game 1
	Game 2
	Game 3

Date	Round	Opponent	Score	vs. Opponent
2023-10-11 07:00:002023-10-11 07:00:00 UTC	Opening Matches	CFO	2:0 (Bo3)	DFM	Match Page
2023-10-11 09:00:002023-10-11 09:00:00 UTC	Opening Matches	BDS	1:2 (Bo3)	TW	Match Page
2023-10-12 09:00:002023-10-12 09:00:00 UTC	Winners' Match	CFO	1:2 (Bo3)	TW	Match Page
2023-10-13 08:50:002023-10-13 08:50:00 UTC	Elimination Match	DFM	0:2 (Bo3)	BDS	Match Page
2023-10-14 09:05:002023-10-14 09:05:00 UTC	Decider Match	CFO	0:2 (Bo3)	BDS	Match Page

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Worlds 2023 Draw Show[edit]

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