League of Legends Championship Pacific 2025: Teams, Schedule, and Format

The League of Legends Championship Pacific 2025 (LCP) marks the beginning of an exciting new esports era in the Asia-Pacific region. This inaugural tournament serves as the exclusive gateway for regional teams to secure spots at global events, showcasing their skills on the world stage.

Participating Teams in LCP 2025: Partners and Guests

Eight teams will compete in the first-ever League of Legends Championship Pacific 2025. They are:

• CTBC Flying Oyster (Partner)
• Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS gaming (Partner)
• GAM Esports (Partner)
• Talon (Partner)
• DetonatioN FocusMe (Guest)
• MGN Vikings Esports (Guest)
• Team Secret Whales (Guest)
• The Chiefs Esports Club (Guest)

Tournament Format

The competition is divided into two main stages—Regular Season and Playoffs—designed to deliver intense matchups and fair progression:

1. Phase 1 (Group Stage):
   Teams are divided into two groups based on their performance during the Mid-Season stage. Matches are played in a Single Round-Robin Best-of-3 (BO3) format to determine initial standings.
2. Phase 2 (Group Seeding Bracket):
   Teams will reshuffle based on standings. The bottom team from the top group (Contender) and the top team from the lower group (Breakout) will face off. Winners advance to the Contender group, while losers move to the Breakout group.
3. Playoffs:
   The Playoffs follow a Double-Elimination Format with a combination of BO3 and BO5 matches. The final winner will be crowned as the first-ever LCP Champion.

Match Schedule

The tournament kicks off on January 17, 2025, and concludes on February 23, 2025. Key Week One matchups include:

• January 17, 2025:
  • CTBC Flying Oyster vs MGN Vikings Esports – 15:30 IST
  • Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS gaming vs GAM Esports – 18:00 IST
• January 18, 2025:
  • DetonatioN FocusMe vs Team Secret Whales – 15:30 IST
  • The Chiefs Esports Club vs Talon – 18:00 IST
• January 19, 2025:
  • MGN Vikings Esports vs GAM Esports – 15:30 IST
  • Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS gaming vs CTBC Flying Oyster – 18:00 IST

Where to Watch

Fans can catch the live action in multiple languages on these platforms:

• English:
  • Twitch: lolpacificen
  • YouTube: lolpacificen
• Vietnamese:
  • YouTube: lolesports_vn
• Traditional Chinese:
  • Twitch: lolesportstw
  • YouTube: lolesportstw
• Japanese:
  • Twitch: riotgamesjp
  • YouTube: LoLeSportsJP

The League of Legends Championship Pacific 2025 is set to revolutionize the esports landscape in the Asia-Pacific region. With top-tier teams and an intense format, this event promises thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. Stay tuned as the battle for regional dominance begins!