World Championship 2021

World Championship 2021

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By Riot Games
Reykjavík
Rules
Play-In Round 1: October 5th - 7th
Ten teams are divided into two groups where they play a Single Round Robin format.
All matches are played in a Bo1.
Top teams in each group advance to Group Stage.
2nd, 3rd and 4th teams in each group advance to Play-In: Round 2.
Bottom team in each group is eliminated.

Play-In Round 2: October 8th - 9th
Six teams from Play-In: Round 1.
The 3rd and 4th placed teams of the same group of Round 1 face each other, winners compete against the 2nd placed team of the other group.
All matches are played in a Bo5.
Two winners will advance to Group Stage.

Group Stage: October 11th - 18th
Four teams from the Play-In Stage join twelve teams with direct entry from China, South Korea, Europe, Southeast Asia and North America.
All sixteen teams are divided into four groups where they play a Double Round Robin format.
All matches are played in a Bo1.
Top two teams in each group advance to Playoffs.
Bottom two teams in each group are eliminated.

Playoffs: October 22nd - November 6th

Eight teams play in a single elimination bracket where 1st placed team of each group faces 2nd placed team from another group.
All matches are Bo5.