When people search for the “League of Legends Championship,” they’re almost always referring to the World Championship — commonly shortened to Worlds — the sport’s top annual tournament. It’s worth clarifying up front because the term can also loosely apply to individual regional league championships (like a regional split final), so context matters.
The World Championship, in brief
Worlds is an annual international tournament bringing together the top-performing teams from each of League of Legends’ major regions. It has been held every year since 2011 and is widely regarded as the sport’s most prestigious title. The winning team receives the Summoner’s Cup, and the trophy has become one of the most recognizable symbols in esports.
The tournament typically runs through a play-in stage (for teams from smaller regions or lower seeds), a group or Swiss-style stage for the full qualified field, and a knockout bracket that determines the eventual champion — usually decided across best-of-five series in the later rounds.
Regional championships
Separately, each major region runs its own seasonal structure — regular splits followed by playoffs that crown a regional champion. Winning a regional split doesn’t guarantee international success; teams that dominate their home region sometimes struggle against unfamiliar playstyles once they reach Worlds, which is part of what makes the international bracket compelling to follow.
Where to check current standings and results
For confirmed dates, participating teams, standings and results in any given year, the official LoL Esports site is the authoritative source, and Liquipedia’s League of Legends Worlds page maintains a well-organized historical archive if you want to look back at past champions and results.
Why past champions matter for research
Looking at a team’s or region’s championship history gives useful long-term context, but it’s a blunt instrument on its own — rosters change, metas shift, and a region’s relative strength can rise or fall over a few years. Pair historical championship data with more recent form and stats before drawing conclusions about how a team is likely to perform in the current season.