League of Legends enjoys a special place in the hearts of many esports fans. Since launching back in 2019, it’s become a staple of S-Tier competitive gaming. In 2022, League of Legends brought in more than 129 million viewers on Twitch alone. Furthermore, the League of Legends World Championships attracted peak viewing figures of more than 5.15 million. With so many active teams and events to keep track of, keeping on top of the LoL viewing schedule can prove daunting. To make your life easier, we’ve put together a handy primer to help you plan your tournament viewing.
The Biggest LoL Tournaments and Events
The standout event in the LoL Tournament calendar is undoubtedly the League of Legends World Championships. This is the pinnacle of international competition, bringing together 24 teams from across the planet to decide the strongest roster of any given season. As well as the World Championships, you have the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI). The MSI serves as a bridge between international competition and the World Championship itself. Because a lot of the action happens online, keeping track of the MSI schedule isn’t always easy.
Now we’ve covered the Championship, let’s take a look at what’s happening elsewhere in the world. The LoL European Championship (LEC) is one of the premier LoL events on the planet. Each year, 10 of the best European teams come together to do battle. Although Europe is home to many impressive rosters, G2 Esports remain the ones to watch. In North America, you have the LoL Championship Series (LCS). Bringing together teams from across Canada and the United States, it’s one of the most-watched LoL tournaments around after the World Championship.
League of Legends also has fans in Asia. For starters, there’s the LoL Champions Korea (LCK). T1 is, without doubt, the strongest LoL team operating out of South Korea, but less established rosters are slowly making a name for themselves. You can find the full LCK schedule here.
In China, the LoL Pro League (LPL) sees 12 of the best local teams come together for a spot at the Mid-Season Invitational. Meanwhile, the LoL Japan League (LJL) has been going steady since 2014.
Official LoL Esports Homepage
You don’t have to book a plane ticket to watch your favorite teams in action. To keep up-to-date with the latest developments, simply head to the official home of League of Legends at Riot Games. Here, you’ll find a full schedule of events, with live streams of events from the World Championship, MSI, and international tournaments.
Watch League of Legends on Twitch
If you’re an avid fan of Twitch streamers, it makes sense to stick to your preferred platform to watch the latest LoL action. You can follow Riot Games on Twitch, with a huge range of live streams and replay broadcasts to get stuck into. For most gamers, Twitch is the go-to platform, offering a bustling community of fellow LoL enthusiasts and the chance to engage directly with content creators.
Head to YouTube to Watch the Action
YouTube is also worth checking out if you’re looking to keep on top of LoL tournament developments. It’s not as user-friendly as Twitch for LoL lovers, but you’ll find live streams aplenty. What’s more, it’s simple to find uploads of any events you’ve missed.
