Fans have long awaited a third global event, and Riot is delivering with "First Stand," kicking off March 10-16, 2025, at LoL Park in Seoul, Korea. This early-season showdown brings top teams from around the world to ignite regional rivalries and set the tone for the year ahead.
Fearless Draft: A Game-Changer in Strategy
Debuting at First Stand is the Fearless Draft, a bold new format pushing teams to their strategic limits. Once a champion is picked in a best-of-series, it’s banned for the rest of the series, adding 10 new "Fearless Bans" to each game. No repeats, even in Game 5—forcing teams to adapt quickly, leading to unpredictable, dynamic gameplay.
What to Expect?
Get ready for fresh strategies, early meta shifts, and plenty of surprises. "First Stand" promises to be a thrilling, high-stakes start to the LoL Esports season. Mark your calendars—this is where the year's battles begin.
Fearless Draft: A Game-Changer in Strategy
Debuting at First Stand is the Fearless Draft, a bold new format pushing teams to their strategic limits. Once a champion is picked in a best-of-series, it’s banned for the rest of the series, adding 10 new "Fearless Bans" to each game. No repeats, even in Game 5—forcing teams to adapt quickly, leading to unpredictable, dynamic gameplay.
What to Expect?
Get ready for fresh strategies, early meta shifts, and plenty of surprises. "First Stand" promises to be a thrilling, high-stakes start to the LoL Esports season. Mark your calendars—this is where the year's battles begin.