With each region heading into playoffs and preparing their flights to North America for the League of Legends World Championship, we take a look at every team that has qualified thus far.
The 2022 League of Legends World Championship will kick off on September 29, 2022 in Mexico City. Who is going to be participating in the Play-In stage though and who is going to make it automatically to the main phase of the event?
With a tight race across the world to make it to the biggest esports event of the year, we're going to take a look at every team that has qualified thus far and whether they made it through to the group stage right away. Is your favourite team going to make it to Worlds this year?
LoL Worlds 2022: These Teams have Qualified
Edward Gaming won the 2021 League of Legends World Championship, but whether they're going to make it to the biggest esports event once more is still undecided as they continue their fight for one of four spots for the LPL. But are there any teams that have already made it? Let's check out every team that has qualified:
| Team | Region | Summer Record |
| JD Gaming | LPL #1 | 14 - 2 |
| Top Esports | LPL #2 | 14 - 2 |
| Edward Gaming | LPL #3 | 11 - 5 |
| RNG | LPL #4 | 13 - 3 |
| Gen.G | LCK #1 | 17 - 1 |
| T1 | LCK #2 | 15 - 3 |
| DAMWON KIA | LCK #3 | 10 - 8 |
| DRX | LCK #4 | 9 - 9 |
| Rogue | LEC #1 | 11 - 7 |
G2 Esports | LEC #2 | 12 - 6 |
Fnatic | LEC #3 | 10 - 8 |
| MAD Lions | LEC #4 | 12 - 6 |
| C9 | LCS #1 | 11 - 8 |
| 100 Thieves | LCS #2 | 14 - 4 |
| Evil Geniuses | LCS #3 | 15 - 3 |
| GAM Esports | VCS #1 | 11 - 3 |
| Saigon Buffalo | VCS #2 | 8 - 6 |
| Beyond Gaming | PCS #1 | 11 - 7 |
CTBC Flying Oyster | PCS #2 | 8 - 6 |
| LOUD | CBLoL #1 | 12 - 6 |
| Isurus | LLA #1 | 9 - 5 |
| DetonatioN FocusMe | LJL #1 | 19 - 2 |
| DenizBank İstanbul Wildcats | TCL #1 | 14 - 4 |
Chief's Esports Club | LCO #1 | 21 - 0 |
These are all the teams that have qualified for the LoL Worlds in North America this year. Is your favorite time going to be attending the biggest esports event of the year?
How Many Teams Qualify For the Play-In Stage?
The League of Legends World Championship is cut up into multiple stages. The first stage is the Play-In phase where the first place teams of the minor regions, the second place teams of the PCS and VCS, as well as the third and fourth place teams of the LCS, LEC, LPL and LCK compete for a chance to make it to the main phase.
Twelve teams will qualify for the Play-In stage which is going to take place in Mexico City. Only four will be able to move onto the main stage in New York City, though.
How Many Teams Qualify For the Group Phase?
The Group Phase is going to have a total of 16 teams, making four groups of four. Twelve teams automatically qualify for this part of the League of Legends Championship, while four will be added from the Play-In stage.
The League of Legends World Championship is set to start September 29, 2022 so get ready. Oh, and don't forget to pick up tickets on September 8, 2022 when they go on sale. This is going to be the first event with fans in a long time, so it'll be extra special.