The first major global event of the 2025 League of Legends season is just around the corner, and fans are eagerly anticipating its arrival. The First Stand 2025 tournament will bring together the winners of the top five regional leagues to compete for a substantial prize pool as well as the honor of claiming early season bragging rights. This event is set to be an exciting new chapter in sports.
Overview of First Stand 2025
The First Stand 2025 marks the introduction of a new international event to kick off the annual League of Legends esports season. This competition will take place at the LoL Park in Seoul, South Korea, and will run from March 10 to March 16, 2025. Teams from around the world will be battling it out for the title, with the results from this tournament playing a role in determining the seeding for the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2025, which will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
As a brand-new tournament, the First Stand 2025 will certainly capture the attention of League of Legends fans across the globe. This tournament will serve as a cross-regional competition, giving fans the opportunity to see some of the best teams from each region face off in a week-long showdown.
First Stand 2025 Tournament Details
The First Stand 2025 tournament will be held at the prestigious LoL Park in Seoul, South Korea. Fans can expect high-quality production and thrilling matches, as the tournament will feature top-tier teams. The event will begin on March 10 and run until March 16, spanning almost a full week of competition.
First Stand 2025 (image via Getty)Teams Competing in the First Stand 2025
Several top teams from major regions will be participating in the First Stand 2025, making for an exciting and competitive tournament. The confirmed teams for the event include:
- CTBC Flying Oyster (LCP Split 1 2025)
- Hanwha Life Esports (LCK Cup 2025)
- Karmine Corp (LEC Winter 2025)
- Team Liquid (LTA Cross-Conference)
- Top Esports (LPL Split 1 2025)
The absence of T1, the reigning world champions, will undoubtedly affect the tournament’s viewership dynamics. However, this opens the door for other teams to step up and capture the spotlight. Hanwha Life Esports, for example, has been performing exceptionally well this year and will be a team to watch closely. On the other hand, Karmine Corp’s participation is sure to attract French-speaking viewers, as the team has gained a massive following due to its successful campaign at the LEC Winter 2025.
Where to Watch First Stand 2025
Fans around the world can tune in to the First Stand 2025 via various official livestreams. The tournament will be broadcast in multiple languages, with several streaming platforms available for viewers. The following are the official channels where the event will be streamed:
- lolesports.com
- Official English stream on Twitch and YouTube
- Official Korean stream on YouTube, CHZZK, SOOP Korea
- The official French stream is on Twitch
- The official Spanish stream is on Twitch
- The official Vietnamese stream is on YouTube
In addition to the official streams, co-streamers such as Caedrel and IWDominate will also be covering the action, allowing fans to watch the games alongside their favorite content creators. For those who enjoy watching alongside other fans, these co-streams are a great option. Additionally, viewers who watch the action live on the official League of Legends website will have the opportunity to earn Drops, which include esports capsules, emotes, and other in-game rewards. Drops will also be available through co-streamers on platforms like Twitch and Kick.
First Stand 2025 (image via Getty)First Stand 2025 Prize Pool and Format
The First Stand 2025 boasts an impressive prize pool of $1 million, with the tournament’s winner set to receive $300,000. The second-placed team will take home $225,000, while the third and fourth-placed teams will earn $172,500 each. This prize money is a major incentive for teams to perform their best and secure victory.
The tournament format will consist of a round-robin stage followed by a Knockout stage. During the Round Robin stage, the five teams will play each other multiple times in a best-of-three series, spanning five days from March 10 to March 14. Afterward, the top four teams will advance to the Knockout stage, where they will compete in best-of-five matches on March 15 and 16.
The tournament will also feature the Fearless Draft system, which prevents teams from selecting the same champion more than once across a series. This introduces a new layer of strategy to the event, making it even more exciting for fans to watch.
