
South Korea's T1 is the most successful team in the tournament's history, having won three world championships. The tournament rotates its venues across different major countries and regions each year. The League of Legends World Championships has gained tremendous success and popularity, making it among the world's most prestigious and watched tournaments, as well as the most watched video game in the world. The tournament has been praised for its ceremonial performances, while receiving attention worldwide due to its dramatic and emotional nature. In 2018, the final was watched by 99.6 million people, breaking 2017's final's viewer record. Teams compete for the champion title, the 70-pound (32-kilogram) Summoner's Cup, and a multi-million-dollar championship prize.


The League of Legends World Championship (commonly abbreviated as Worlds) is the annual professional League of Legends world championship tournament hosted by Riot Games and is the culmination of each season.
