The Play-Ins stage of the 2023 League of Legends World Championship is underway at LoL Arena in Seoul, showcasing the opening moves, battles, and heartbreak of the tournament. Eight challengers, including GAM Esports, PSG Talon, LOUD, and more, are vying for just two spots in the Main Event Swiss stage.
Over the course of six days, these teams will compete in best-of-three matches on Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by do-or-die lower bracket clashes later in the week. The stage will culminate in two best-of-five qualifying matches, determining the final teams to advance.
Stay tuned for all the action as the Play-Ins stage unfolds!
Worlds 2023: Play-Ins Standings
The Play-Ins standings remain unchanged as the tournament has just begun. The eight participating teams are eagerly waiting to prove their strength on Summoner’s Rift. The first winners and losers will soon emerge, starting with the match between Rainbow7 and PSG Talon on Tuesday.
Worlds 2023: Play-Ins Scores and Schedule
Below is the schedule for the Worlds 2023 Play-Ins stage, including match results and any eliminations. The Play-Ins will run until October 15th. Please note that all times are listed in CT and are subject to change.
| Round One | Time | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 2am | Rainbow7 vs. PSG Talon |
| Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 5am | LOUD vs. GAM Esports |
| Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 2am | DetonatioN FM vs. CTBC Flying Oyster |
| Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 5am | Team BDS vs. Team Whales |
| Friday, Oct. 13 | 2am | TBD vs. TBD |
| Friday, Oct. 13 | 5am | TBD vs. TBD |
Round Two:
| Time | Match |
|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct. 12 | TBD vs. TBD |
| Thursday, Oct. 12 | TBD vs. TBD |
| Saturday, Oct. 14 | TBD vs. TBD |
| Saturday, Oct. 14 | TBD vs. TBD |
Qualifiers:
| Time | Match |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Oct. 14 | TBD vs TBD |
| Sunday, Oct. 15 | TBD vs. TBD |
How Does Play-Ins Work at Worlds This Year?
The Worlds Play-In stage serves as a mini-qualifier for minor League regions worldwide. Eight teams from various regions clash in double-elimination brackets, representing the PCS, VCS, LJL, CBLOL, LLA, and WQS. The top two teams from each bracket will advance to the qualifier, where they will compete in a best-of-five match. The winners of these matches will join the major league representatives in the Swiss stage.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Worlds 2023 Play-Ins!
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