Get ready for the thrilling Swiss Stage at the League of Legends World Championship 2023! This new format replaces the Group Stage and promises intense battles between teams from different regions. Let’s dive into the details of this exciting stage.
Worlds 2023 Swiss Stage Format Explained
The Swiss Stage is the second stage of the LoL World Championship, following the Play-Ins. It marks the beginning of the main event and determines which teams will advance to the Knockout Stage.
In this format, teams with the same win-loss records face off until they secure either three victories or three defeats. The initial round consists of randomly paired best-of-one games between teams from different regions.
In the second round and onwards, teams are re-matched based on their win-loss records. The qualification and elimination rounds are best-of-three series.
Ultimately, teams that accumulate three wins advance to the Knockout Stage, while those with three losses bid farewell to the tournament. Out of the 16 participating teams, eight will progress to the playoffs.
Worlds 2023 Swiss Stage Schedule and Results
| Round | Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Time (PST) | Time (GMT) | Time (GMT+8) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 19 | T1 | Team Liquid | 10 p.m. | 5 a.m. | 1 p.m. |
| Round 1 | October 19 | Cloud9 | MAD Lions | 11 p.m. | 6 a.m. | 2 p.m. |
| Round 1 | October 19 | Gen.G | GAM Esports | 12 a.m. | 7 a.m. | 3 p.m. |
| Round 1 | October 19 | JD Gaming | Team BDS | 1 a.m. | 8 a.m. | 4 p.m. |
| Round 1 | October 19 | G2 Esports | Dplus KIA | 2 a.m. | 9 a.m. | 5 p.m. |
| Round 1 | October 19 | NRG | Weibo Gaming | 3 a.m. | 10 a.m. | 6 p.m. |
| Round 1 | October 19 | Fnatic | LNG Esports | 4 a.m. | 11 a.m. | 7 p.m. |
| Round 1 | October 19 | Bilibili Gaming | KT Rolster | 5 a.m. | 12 p.m. | 8 p.m. |
| Round 2 | October 20 | TBC | TBC | 10 p.m. | 5 a.m. | 1 p.m. |
| Round 3 | October 21 | TBC | TBC | 12 a.m. | 7 a.m. | 3 p.m. |
| Round 4 | October 22 | TBC | TBC | 12 a.m. | 7 a.m. | 3 p.m. |
| Round 5 | October 23 | TBC | TBC | 12 a.m. | 7 a.m. | 3 p.m. |
| Round 5 | October 26 | TBC | TBC | 12 a.m. | 7 a.m. | 3 p.m. |
| Round 5 | October 27 | TBC | TBC | 12 a.m. | 7 a.m. | 3 p.m. |
| Round 5 | October 28 | TBC | TBC | 12 a.m. | 7 a.m. | 3 p.m. |
| Round 5 | October 29 | TBC | TBC | 9 p.m. | 4 a.m. | 12 p.m. |
Where to Watch Worlds 2023 Swiss Stage
You can catch all the action of the Worlds 2023 Swiss Stage live on Riot Games’ official channels on Twitch and YouTube. Don’t miss out on the intense battles and incredible gameplay!
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