2025 LoL Worlds betting preview: Best odds and picks
The 2025 LoL World Championship will be the biggest pro League of Legends tournament of the year, and we’ve gathered the picks, odds, and info fans need to have the best shot at making winning bets at Worlds this year.
LoL teams from various regions around the globe have competed throughout the year to qualify for this Worlds tournament, and those who have proven themselves will now put it all on the line no matter their odds. From the fan-favorite T1 to underdog PSG Talon, 17 teams will participate in the 2025 LoL Worlds tournament. The event will consist of three stages, and knowing the format, how the teams are performing, and which odds have the highest potential return could help bettors make some potentially high returns.
2025 LoL Worlds overview
| Event | 2025 Worlds |
|---|---|
| Dates | October 14 – November 9, 2025 |
| First-place prize | $1,000,000 |
| Overall prize | $5,000,000 |
| Teams | 17 |
| Venue | Beijing JD Esports Center |
2025 LoL Worlds outright odds
17 of the best competitive League of Legends teams battling to progress to the next stage, and every stage will see that number drop. Below are the participating LoL teams for Worlds this year, along with their outright odds to win the tournament.
| Team | Outright Odds |
|---|---|
| Gen.G | 2.30 |
| Hanwha Life Esports | 2.80 |
| Bilibili Gaming | 4.80 |
| T1 | 5.30 |
| Top Esports | 6.30 |
| Anyone’s Legend | 8.50 |
| KT Rolster | 12 |
| Invictus Gaming | 15 |
| G2 Esports | 25 |
| FlyQuest | 30 |
| Movistar KOI | 30 |
| Fnatic | 35 |
| CTBC Flying Oyster | 35 |
| PSG Talon | 45 |
| 100 Thieves | 50 |
| Vivo Keyd Stars | 75 |
| Team Secret Whales | 75 |
Odds via Stake @ October 13, 8:23 am ET
2025 LoL Worlds teams and rosters
The favorites
Gen.G
- Kiin – Top
- Canyon – Jungle
- Chovy – Mid
- Ruler – ADC
- Duro – Support
Gen.G has shown multiple times this year that it deserves to be mentioned in every conversation about the best League of Legends teams in the world. With star player Chovy having better base stats than even Faker in the middle lane, one of the strongest bottom lanes in the LCK, and a playing style that revolves around getting an early advantage through objective acquisition, Gen.G is easily leading the fray this year and the odds reflect that.
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Hanwha Life Esports
- Zeus – Top
- Peanut – Jungler
- Zeka – Mid
- Viper – ADC
- Delight – Support
Winning this year’s First Stand tournament already set up Hanwha Life Esports for victory, even if the team has since stumbled along the way. The squad is fairly well-rounded and has shown that it has what it takes to get far in the event. A mid-year change in the team’s strategy has propelled it to new heights, and a championship trophy win to end the year wouldn’t be surprising. Emotions will be running high as jungler Peanut makes his last competitive run in a storied career before stepping aside to fulfill his military service obligations.
Bilibili Gaming
- Bin – Top
- shad0w – Jungler
- knight – Mid
- Elk – ADC
- ON – Support
Bilibili Gaming won the last LPL split, and it’s easy to see why. The team frequently finishes high in tournaments thanks to the team’s skilled support and ADC. The squad also has one of the more reliable top laners in Bin, who often rises up to the occasion when he’s needed the most.
T1
- Doran – Top
- Oner – Jungler
- Faker – Mid
- Gumayusi – ADC
- Keria – Support
T1 has earned its spot as one of the strongest professional League of Legends teams in the world. Not only did this side win the last two Worlds events, its performances in this year’s MSI and Esports World Cup were also strong. While T1 barely made it to Worlds as the LCK’s fourth seed, it’s still one of the favorites to win here.
The dark horses
Top Esports
- 369 – Top
- Kanavi – Jungler
- Creme – Mid
- JackeyLove – ADC
- Hang – Support
Top Esports has been slowly but surely improving through 2025. From winning the first LPL split of the year to getting a comfortable win in the LPL 2025 Regional Finals, the team has gone through some tough opposition and frequently come out on top, and this will be its first international appearance this year after First Stand.
Anyone’s Legend
- Flandre – Top
- Tarzan – Jungler
- Shanks – Mid
- Hope – ADC
- Kael – Support
Anyone’s Legend surprised many by coming into the international League of Legends scene and instantly cracking the top three in this year’s MSI before going on to rank second at the Esports World Cup. While the team’s performance in the LPL has at times left much to be desired, this side has the potential to cause some major upsets at Worlds.
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KT Rolster
- PerfecT – Top
- Cuzz – Jungler
- Bdd – Mid
- deokdam – Mid
- Peter – Support
While KT Rolster went into this year’s LCK split without many expectations, the team absolutely defied the odds. KT Rolster broke Gen.G’s winning streak and even placed third in the most recent LCK split, beating out T1. With so many shocking wins this year, the looming question is which version of KT fans will see in this tournament.
Invictus Gaming
- TheShy – Top
- Wei – Jungler
- Rookie – Mid
- GALA – ADC
- Meiko – Support
Having previous Worlds winners TheShy, Rookie, and Meiko on the roster, Invictus Gaming has many fans rooting for it. The only problem is that the team barely managed to qualify for Worlds, and its first performance will be during the play-in where its match against T1 will determine whether it proceeds to the Swiss stage.
The underdogs
G2 Esports
- BrokenBlade – Top
- SkewMond – Jungler
- Caps – Mid
- Hans Sama – ADC
- Labrov – Support
It wouldn’t be far-fetched to say that G2 Esports is the one European team that fans actually have some expectations for. Not only did the team place fourth in the recent Esports World Cup, G2 also went undefeated in the following LEC split, showcasing its improvement from early struggles this year.
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FlyQuest
- Bwipo – Top
- Inspired – Jungler
- Quad – Mid
- Massu – ADC
- Busio – Support
FlyQuest has seen its fair share of controversies recently, though they didn’t really stop the team from dominating the LTA. With its performance suggesting that FlyQuest is the only LTA team to have any chance of winning Worlds, it remains to be seen whether all of the recent criticism could affect the team’s play.
The long shots
Movistar KOI
- Myrwn – Top
- Elyoya – Jungler
- Jojopyun – Mid
- Supa – ADC
- Alvaro – Support
Movistar KOI is one of the more unreliable teams coming into this tournament. While the team has showcased some high levels of play in domestic events, that hasn’t been the case when MKOI has stepped out on the international stage. While placing second in the last LEC split is impressive, MKOI lost much of its hype when fans saw the team swept by G2 in the LEC grand final without putting up much of a fight.
Fnatic
- Oscarinin – Top
- Razork – Jungler
- Poby – Mid
- Upset – ADC
- Mikyx – Support
Like MKOI, Fnatic is fairly unreliable. The team replaced Humanoid with Poby in the middle lane, and while that positively affected Fnatic’s performance for a time, the team’s players haven’t been able to form the sort of synergy required for a team to contend at Worlds.
CTBC Flying Oyster
- Rest – Top
- JunJia – Jungler
- HongQ – Mid
- Doggo – ADC
- Kaiwing – Support
CTBC Flying Oyster is definitely an underdog going into this tournament, but it has given reason to believe it can cause an upset. The side absolutely dominated each LCP split this year and made three international appearances along the way. While the team’s elimination from the EWC by MKOI was disappointing, there’s a real chance that the team could bounce back here at Worlds.
Teams to avoid
PSG Talon
- Azhi – Top
- Karsa – Jungler
- Maple – Mid
- Betty – ADC
- Woody – Support
PSG Talon doesn’t have many expectations surrounding it, and it makes sense as to why. The squad hasn’t made any international appearances this year and hasn’t managed to win a single LCP split. Regardless, PSG occasionally showcases a strong enough performance to give a top team a run for its money, and the same may happen here.
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100 Thieves
- Dhokla – Top
- River – Jungler
- Quid – Mid
- FBI – ADC
- Eyla – Support
This may be 100 Thieves’ first international appearance this year, but most fans don’t really have many expectations for the team. 100T hasn’t showcased much in any of this year’s LTA splits that suggests it could cause an upset at Worlds, and a sketchy showing at the LTA Championship furthered that feeling.
Vivo Keyd Stars
- Boal – Top
- Disamis – Jungler
- Mireu – Mid
- Morttheus – ADC
- Trymbi – Support
Hailing from the LTA South region, Keyd Stars is coming off two straight losses against FlyQuest, and the team failed to impress viewers during those games despite upsetting 100 Thieves at the same LTA Championship event. This side hasn’t made any notable international appearances and is unlikely to cause any upsets at Worlds.
Team Secret Whales
- Hiro02 – Top
- Hizto – Jungler
- Dire – Mid
- Eddie – ADC
- Taki – Support
Team Secret Whales has performed relatively well in its first year, but the team suffers from a significant lack of international experience. The squad hasn’t been around for long, and while it has battled against some notable names in the LCP, there’s a high chance that fans will see Secret Whales eliminated from Worlds early on.
Betting favorites at the 2025 League of Legends World Championship
By far, the favorite to win the 2025 League of Legends World Championship for those interested in LoL betting is Gen.G. The team comfortably breezed through the recent MSI and EWC tournaments on its way to championship victories at both, and was largely uncontested in this year’s LCK season. Gen.G has one of the most balanced rosters of players in the world, with every role being filled with a player who would likely be the star on most other teams.
That being said, Gen.G has been so strong that its odds make it one of the shorter return options for bettors among this year’s pro LoL teams at Worlds.
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Hanwha Life Esports is also a favorite, primarily thanks to its performance in this year’s First Stand tournament and a late surge in the LCK. In addition to being the only team to win an international tournament this year aside from Gen.G, HLE showcased excellent form in the last LCK split, taking down T1 multiple times.
BLG and T1 round out the list of favorites. Bilibili Gaming was a 2024 LoL Worlds finalist, earning its odds at this event by dominating the last LPL split of this year and having already proven its skill on the international stage. T1 barely managed to make it to the play-in, but the team’s international performance is reliable enough to ensure it’s a favorite to win this year’s Worlds.
While those teams are the favorites to win for good reasons, others stand out as potential underdog picks. A good example is G2 Esports, a team that absolutely dominated the last LEC split by going undefeated in the region’s playoffs. G2 also finished fourth in the last EWC tournament, defeating BLG in the playoffs and winning a game against Gen.G. Bettors looking for longer odds to bet on could look at G2 as a real option if the squad can somehow bring it all together here.
FlyQuest also falls under this category, as the team has only gotten better since qualifying for its first MSI appearance in 2024. FlyQuest is now largely uncontested in its region, and it has impressed internationally by beating G2 and playing competitive matches against top LCK teams.
Best teams to bet on at LoL Worlds 2025
While not exactly qualifying as favorites, three LoL teams stand out for having realistic chances of winning Worlds 2025 while offering better return odds for fans to bet on. The first is Anyone’s Legend, who made waves by cracking the top three at this year’s MSI tournament, which was also its first international appearance. AL went on to finish second at the Esports World Cup, beating T1 and taking the grand final match against Gen.G to a fifth game. It wouldn’t be a stretch to see AL take the next step and win it all at Worlds this year.
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KT Rolster has proven itself unreliable, but has shown bursts of tremendous levels of play. Whether it’s being the first team to beat Gen.G in a complete match in many months or the team to dominate against powerhouse T1, KT Rolster has surprised fans and bettors alike multiple times this year, and it may do the same again here. A bet on KT could go a long way at this event.
While every team has fought hard to qualify for this tournament, there are also a few bettors should look to avoid. Fnatic, PSG Talon, and 100 Thieves just haven’t showcased the skill or consistency required to make a run at Worlds 2025 seem realistic, even if they have shown some strength in their respective regions.
2025 LoL World Championship schedule
The 2025 LoL World Championship will commence with a play-in match on October 14, 2025, at 4 am ET.
After the play-in, the qualified teams will jump right into the Swiss stage, which will consist of five rounds. Teams that get to three match wins will proceed directly to the playoffs, while those who fail to do so will be eliminated from the tournament.
The Swiss stage will then transition to the knockout stage, where qualified teams will play one match every day for six consecutive days starting October 28, 2025. This daily schedule will end when the two grand finalists are determined, after which the 2025 Worlds grand final will take place on November 9, 2025.
2025 Worlds play-in schedule
- October 13 @ 4 am ET – T1 vs Invictus Gaming
2025 Worlds Swiss stage schedule
The 2025 Worlds Swiss stage will start on October 15, 2025, with the first match kicking off at 1 am ET. This stage will consist of five rounds of multiple best-of-one matches, with two new teams taking the stage every hour. The only exception is when teams that have already won or lost two matches compete against each other, as these qualifying and elimination matches will be best-of-three matches.
Round 1 – October 15
- Keyd Stars vs Secret Whales
- CFO vs Fnatic
- KT Rolster vs MKOI
- BLG vs 100 Thieves
- FlyQuest vs T1
- HLE vs Anyone’s Legend
- G2 Esports vs TES
- Gen.G vs PSG
Round 2 (high and low) – October 16
- Secret Whales vs KT Rolster (high)
- TES vs 100 Thieves (high)
- CFO vs T1 (high)
- Gen.G vs Anyone’s Legend (high)
- FlyQuest vs Keyd Stars (low)
- G2 Esports vs MKOI (low)
- BLG vs Fnatic (low)
- HLE vs PSG (low)
Round 3 (high) – October 17
- KT Rolster vs TES
- CFO vs Anyone’s Legend
Round 3 (mid) – October 18
- Secret Whales vs FlyQuest
- Gen.G vs T1
- G2 Esports vs BLG
- 100 Thieves vs HLE
Round 3 (low) – October 19
- MKOI vs Fnatic
- Keyd Stars vs PSG
Round 4 (high) – October 22-23
- HLE (1.30) vs CFO (3.50) – October 22
- G2 Esports (1.75) vs FlyQuest (2.10) – October 22
- Gen.G (1.25) vs Top Esports (4.00) – October 23
Round 4 (low) – October 23-24
- MKOI vs TSW – October 23
- BLG (1.04) vs VKS (11.00) – October 24
- 100 Thieves (10.00) vs T1 (1.05) – October 24
Round 5 – October 25
The losers of round 4’s high bracket will get one last chance in round five.
2025 Worlds knockout stage schedule
The knockout stage is where the real action happens. Teams that qualify will play in a single-elimination bracket consisting of best-of-five matches.
Quarterfinals – October 28-31
- Gen.G vs HLE – October 28
- KT Rolster vs CFO – October 29
- G2 Esports vs Top Esports – October 30
- AL vs T1 – October 31
Semifinals – November 1-2
- Gen.G (1.12) vs KT Rolster (6.30) – November 1
- T1 (1.28) vs TES (3.80) – November 2
Where to bet on LoL Worlds 2025
Multiple esports betting sites will be offering odds for LoL Worlds 2025, as it’s the biggest League of Legends tournament of the year. Reliable options include 1XBET and Stake, both of which will also let betters side with their favorite League of Legends teams.
And if you’re interested in how to bet on Worlds 2025, we’ve got you covered with a helpful guide.
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