The League of Legends 2023 World Championship: What’s at Stake?
The highly anticipated League of Legends 2023 World Championship is just around the corner, and teams from around the world are currently in South Korea conducting their bootcamps. Fans eagerly awaiting the event are naturally curious about what’s on the line in Worlds 2023, as the prize pool will serve as a major motivator for both the viewers and the competitors.
Worlds is the pinnacle of League’s competitive calendar, and teams work tirelessly throughout the year to earn a spot on this prestigious stage. While the satisfaction of victory is a significant reward in itself, the cash prize for Worlds 2023 will ultimately be the main draw.
League Worlds 2023 Prize Pool
The estimated prize pool for League’s Worlds 2023 is around $2.2 million. Although Riot Games has yet to officially announce the final prize pool for the tournament, historical championship data indicates that it has ranged from $2 to $2.4 million since 2019.
In addition to the base prize pool of $2.2 million, Riot has implemented an in-client sale that includes an exclusive Worlds 2023 Renekton skin and a Digital Pass. A portion of every sale made will be added to the overall prize pool.
As the tournament is scheduled to begin on October 10, it is likely that Riot will release more details regarding Worlds 2023’s prize pool. The full match schedule for League Worlds 2023 is packed until November 19, with all qualified teams battling through challenging stages in hopes of securing the largest share of the prize pool:
- First place: 22% of the prize pool
- Second place: 15% of the prize pool
- Third place: 8% of the prize pool