All of the Teams that Have Qualified for the 2018 League of Legends World Championship So Far
Riot GamesThe 2018 League of Legends World Championship is drawing ever nearer and the team slots are filling up at a rate of knots.
The conclusion of the the Summer Split for the LCK and LCS competitions over the weekend meant that the list of participants is now looking well and truly fleshed out.
Without further ado, the team list for the 2018 World Championship is currently:
South Korea (LCK)
Afreea Fleeces – Despite their third place finish in the Summer Split, Afreeca’s superior championship points meant that they took the number two seed in the LCK.
Gen.G Esports – The reigning World Champions will return to defend their title after fighting through the Regional Qualifier gauntlet.
China (LPL)
Invictus Gaming – IG fell in the LPL Summer final against RNG, but in combination with a 4th-place in Spring, IG claim China’s second seed on Championship Points.
EDward Gaming – EDG won the LPL Regional Qualifier, reaching Worlds for the fifth year in a row.
North America (NA LCS)
Europe (EU LCS)
G2 Esports – Despite a 5th-6th finish in the Summer playoffs, G2 fought through the qualifier gauntlet to claim Europe’s third Worlds spot.
Taiwan/Hong Kong/Macao (LMS)
MAD Team – Much like Flash Wolves, MAD team’s seeding will depend on the LMS Split finals.
The LMS regional finals will then decide the play-in team.
Brazil (CBLOL)
Latin America – North (LLN)
Latin America – South (CLS)
Vietnam (VCS)
The winner of the VCS Summer Championship on September 22 will earn a direct entry to the Group Stage.