2024 LoL Worlds Winner Predictions: What Is the Best Team in the World?

The Play-In stage kicks off on September 25^th. The first match is scheduled for 2PM CEST. Here’s what the Play-In format looks like:

• • The Play-In will be played in a double-elimination bracket featuring eight teams.
  • Top four teams advance to the Main Event.
  • All Play-In matches are set for Bo3 (best of three) encounters.
  • All Play-In matches will be held at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin, Germany.

Here are the first four matches:

• • MAD Lions KOI vs. Vikings Esports
  • PSG Talon vs. paiN Gaming
  • GAM Esports vs. Fukuoka HAWKS Gaming
  • 100 Thieves vs. Rainbow7

The main event will feature 12 direct entry teams plus 4 Play-In winners. In total, the main event will feature 16 teams across two phases – Swiss Stage and Knockout Stage.

Swiss Stage

• • The Swiss Stage kicks off on October 3^rd and will last through October 13^th.
  • In the first round, teams will battle against competitors from different regions.
  • All subsequent Swiss Stage rounds will be based on the current win-loss record.
  • All regular matches are bo1; Elimination and Advancement matches are bo3.
  • To qualify for the knockout stage, a team needs to win three Swiss Stage matches.
  • Teams who finish this stage with three losses are eliminated.
  • All Swiss Stage matches will be played at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin, Germany.

Knockout Stage

• • The Knockout Stage kicks off on October 17^th with the first quarterfinals clashes.
  • It’s set to feature the 8 teams who’ve passed the Swiss Stage with three wins.
  • All Knockout Stage matches are Bo5s with Side Selection Privilege rule active.
  • Quarterfinals and semifinals will be held at the Adidas Arena in Paris, France.
  • The LoL Worlds 2024 Grand Finals will be held at the O2 Arena in London, England.

• Region: LPL
• Key Player: Knight

Odds-wise, Bilibili Gaming are currently the biggest favorites for the 2024 LoL Worlds after winning both LPL splits this season. Finishing on top of the most competitive region twice this year should give the squad more than enough confidence.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!🏆🏆#BLGWIN #LPL pic.twitter.com/boVGXRCKUD

— Bilibili Gaming (@BilibiliGaming) August 30, 2024

Furthermore. Bilibili snatched multiple individual awards, with Knight getting the Finals MVP, two team members finishing in the 1^st All-Pro Team of the Summer Split, and another one finding a place in the 2^nd All-Pro Team.

Bilibili Gaming was by far the best squad in China, so they could very well be the best in the world, too. The team was eliminated in the Worlds semifinals last year, but they are ready for more this season.

The required confidence, experience, and chemistry are there for Bilibili. Still, the odds are fairly short, and at least one team is on a similar level, so let’s talk about the other favorites.

• Region: LCK
• Key Players: Peyz, Chovy

According to the best LoL betting sites, Gen.G are right up there with Bilibili Gaming as the primary title contenders heading into the 2024 League of Legends World Championship.

It’s easy to see why –  Chovy and his teammates won this year’s Mid-Season Invitational and looked good in the LCK. The Korean juggernaut won the Spring Split, but they were beaten by Hanwha Esports in the Summer Split.

I believe that GenG might’ve underestimated their opponents in the final after achieving a 17-1 record in the group stage and dominating the Spring Split before that. The defeat should give one of the most extraordinary LoL teams out there some extra motivation.

This bodes well for a Gen.G roster that doesn’t have a weak link. The talent and consistency of this team make it a major favorite for the title.

• Region: LCK
• Key Players: Zeka

It’s funny how Hanwha Esports lost to Gen.G multiple times this season, only to come back stronger than ever to beat them in the LCK Summer Split Finals.

It was an epic match that showed how Hanwha Esports can be. The whole team played a fantastic series, with Zeka giving them that extra edge when it mattered the most.

Still, I feel like Gen.G might’ve been slightly arrogant in this one after their early success, which opened the door to Hanwha Esports a little bit. They deserve full credit for taking advantage, and I can definitely see a strong run in the big one, but the Words winner odds for them are too short.

Best Dark Horse for LoL Worlds 2024 – T1

LoL Worlds are known for being dark-horse friendly, and it’s safe to say T1 have already know that very well. Remember the way they lost to DRX back in 2021?

The lessons learned from this one were pivotal for LoL Worlds title in 2023. That’s right, T1 are the defending champions, but the bookies don’t see them as the favorites.

The pressure will be on other teams, but T1 still has the same roster that won the title. Faker is arguably one of the most experienced superstars in all of esports, but he’s not the only one that deserves appreciation.

This is a team of legends that can beat anyone, even if their regular season performances were slightly below their usual standards. T1 finished second in the spring and third in the summer, but they did win the LoL event at the Esports World Cup.

THE REIGNING CHAMPIONS RETURN:

Congratulations to @T1LoL on qualifying for the 2024 League of Legends World Championship! pic.twitter.com/tjnmq7QieW

— LoL Esports (@lolesports) September 14, 2024

The champions will be ready to defend their title, so getting +800 for them is among the best bets available.