The League of Legends World Championship (commonly known as Worlds) is the climactic event of the competitive League of Legends (LoL) esports season. Launched in 2011 by Riot Games, Worlds has evolved into one of the largest and most prestigious esports tournaments globally. Every year, the event brings together elite teams from various regions—such as North America, Europe, Korea, China, and other emerging regions—to compete for the title of World Champion.