The World Championship: The Ultimate Event in League of Legends Esports
The World Championship is the most prestigious event in the world of League of Legends esports. It brings together the best teams from around the globe to determine who is truly the best in the game.
To reach the World Championship, teams have to go through a rigorous process. They compete in regional leagues and participate in major events throughout the season to showcase their skills. The ultimate goal for all League teams is to qualify for Worlds, but only the champions are remembered.
Worlds Winners and Runners-Up: A Look into the History
Winning the World Championship is a dream come true for teams. It not only brings them the coveted trophy but also the largest portion of the prize pool. Here are the past winners and runners-up of Worlds in League of Legends esports:
| Year | Location | Champion | Score | Score | Runner-Up |
| 2011 | Jönköping, Sweden | Fnatic | 2 | 1 | Against All Authority |
| 2012 | Los Angeles, USA | Taipei Assassins | 3 | 1 | Azubu Frost |
| 2013 | Culver City, Los Angeles, USA | SK Telecom T1 | 3 | 0 | Royal Club |
| 2014 | Singapore, Taipei, Busan, Seoul, SEA | Samsung White | 3 | 1 | Star Horn Royal Club |
| 2015 | Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Europe | SK Telecom T1 | 3 | 1 | KOO Tigers |
| 2016 | San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, USA | SK Telecom T1 | 3 | 2 | Samsung Galaxy |
| 2017 | Wuhan, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, China | Samsung Galaxy | 3 | 0 | SK Telecom T1 |
| 2018 | Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, Incheon, South Korea | Invictus Gaming | 3 | 0 | Fnatic |
| 2019 | Berlin, Madrid, Paris, Europe | FunPlus Phoenix | 3 | 0 | G2 Esports |
| 2020 | Shanghai, China | Damwon Gaming | 3 | 1 | Suning |
| 2021 | Reykjavik, Iceland | Edward Gaming | 3 | 2 | DWG KIA |
| 2022 | Mexico City, New York, Toronto, San Francisco, Americas | DRX | 3 | 2 | T1 |
SK Telecom T1 and the Greatest Players of Worlds
SK Telecom T1 holds the record for the most World Championship victories, clinching the title three times. The legendary player Faker, often considered the greatest of all time, and the renowned jungler Bengi both share the honor of winning Worlds three times.
It’s worth noting that Faker and Bengi were the only players who remained with SK Telecom T1 throughout their record-setting championship run, showcasing their incredible skill and dedication to the game.
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