Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Varus rises from the crowd, surrounded by light, in Legends of Runeterra
Image via Riot Games
Category:
Legends of Runeterra

How to watch Legends of Runeterra 2022 World Championship

Watch players navigate a new and undiscovered meta.
Image of Danny Forster
Danny Forster
|

Published: Dec 5, 2022 07:28 pm

Riot Games continues to support Legends of Runeterra through the 2022 World Championship, featuring a qualifiers tournament prior to the Worlds final. 

Recommended Videos

Competitive organized Legends of Runeterra gameplay will take place across the globe during the months of Nov. and December, showcasing a total of 192 players who want a Worlds title. Qualifiers for LoR Worlds will take place first on Nov. 19, cutting the field down to 16 for the World Championship finals. The regional breakdown for the qualifiers is six seeds for the Americas region. five for EMEA, and five for the APAC region. 

How to watch the LoR World Championship qualifiers

The LoR Worlds qualifiers showcase a seven-round double-elimination bracket in a best-of-three Pick and Ban champion-locked format. Coverage for the EMEA region starts at 7am CT on Nov. 19 on Twitch, cast by SparklingIceTea and Boulevard. APAC qualifiers can get watched here. 

The Americas qualifier starts at 3pm CT, featuring an English and Portuguese broadcast. The English broadcast will get hosted by Wisdom with Boulevard returning to cast on Twitch. Joining Boulevard on the desk are JDoza and Chris “MonteXristo” Lakkotrypis. The Portuguese broadcast will get hosted by Victor Cavalcante on Twitch. 

Related: Legends of Runeterra 2022 World Championship: Standings, qualifiers, and format

Watching the LoR World Championship

A total of 16 players will compete over the course of three days, from Dec. 8 to 10. Before LoR Worlds starts, Riot will release the final Darkin Saga expansion on Dec. 7. All Worlds players will get early access to the expansion for testing purposes. 

The broadcast for the Legends of Runeterra World Championship will get hosted live from the studio on Twitch. Casters for Worlds include Impetuous Panda, Nekkra, Alanzq, Silverfuse, Casanova, and Scarzig.

A Worlds group stage takes place from Dec. 8 to 9, showcasing gameplay through pods of four. The top two players from each pod will advance to the top eight on Dec. 10. The top eight will compete in a single-elimination bracket via a best-of-three Pick and Ban champion-locked format to determine a 2022 Legends of Runeterra World champion. 

Update Dec. 5 6pm CT: Broadcast information for LoR Worlds was added.

Dot Esports is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
related content
Author
Image of Danny Forster
Danny Forster
Danny has been writing for Dot Esports for over five years, first as a freelancer and now as a staff writer. He is the lead beat writer for Magic: The Gathering and Teamfight Tactics. Danny is also a solid Monopoly GO player, having beaten every main event without spending a dime. When Danny isn't writing or gaming, he's chilling by the water in Spacecoast Florida with his family and friends. He's always got a tan, because touching grass is important, and loves playing strategic digital and tabletop games. Past outlets Danny has written for include TheGamer and ScreenRant.
twitter facebook