The League of Legends World Championship is gearing up to enter the main stage, where 16 teams will face off in a Swiss format until half the teams are eliminated. For now, there's a short break, offering a chance to take a breath, set up Pick 'Em predictions, and prepare for the most exciting moments ahead.

But first, let's look at the play-ins. The biggest surprise of the Worlds 2024 play-in stage was the downfall of 100 Thieves. Representing the LCS, they were one of the big favorites to make it past the play-in, but a loss in the very first match disrupted all their plans. In the end, along with Mad Lions KOI, PSG Talon, and GAM Esports, who many considered favorites, Pain Gaming advanced to the next stage.

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At the same time, Riot Games announced the first pairings for the Swiss Stage. Some of the standout matches include Top Esports vs T1, Gen.G vs Weibo, and Fnatic vs Dplus KIA. To remind you, teams will advance to the playoffs by securing three wins, while teams will be eliminated after three losses. Each round features teams with the same record facing off against each other.

Here is the Worlds 2024 group stage schedule:

  • October 3: Round 1 (Bo1)
  • October 4: Round 2 (Bo1)
  • October 5: Round 3, 2-0 bracket matches (Bo3)
  • October 6: Round 3, 1-1 bracket matches (Bo1)
  • October 7: Round 3, 0-2 bracket matches (Bo3)
  • October 10: Round 4, 1-2 bracket matches (Bo3)
  • October 11: Round 4 (Bo3)
  • October 12: Round 4, 2-1 bracket matches (Bo3)
  • October 13: Round 5 (Bo3)

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