Following a brief October 20-21 pause, the Swiss Stage of the 2025 League of Legends World Championship (S15) moves into its crucial rounds from today, with Top Esports (TES) and Bilibili Gaming (BLG) representing China’s LPL region in action tomorrow and the next day.
Swiss Stage Format Refresher
The Swiss Stage runs from October 15 to October 25, with a five-round system. Sixteen teams compete, and any team that reaches three wins advances to the Knockout Stage, while reaching three losses leads to elimination.
Following rounds one to three, there was a short break on October 20-21 before Round 4 began.
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Round 4 Match-ups (Oct 22-24)
Here are the announced Round 4 pairs (all times in local Chinese time unless noted):
October 22
16:00 → CFO vs HLE (2-1 bracket)
19:00 → G2 vs FLY (2-1 bracket)
October 23
16:00 → MKOI vs TSW (1-2 bracket)
19:00 → GEN vs TES (2-1 bracket)
October 24
16:00 → BLG vs VKS (1-2 bracket)
19:00 → 100T vs T1 (1-2 bracket)
Matches of the 2-1 record bracket and the 1-2 record bracket are critical because:
The loser of a 2-1 series (i.e., dropping to 2-2) and the winner of a 1-2 series (rising to 2-2) will face off in Round 5 (October 25) to determine the final three teams that advance to the quarterfinals.
Why These Next Days Matter for LPL Teams
Top Esports (TES) heads into its match against Gen.G on October 23 in a 2-1 bracket: a win means rapid advancement, while a loss means they face an elimination risk in Round 5.
Bilibili Gaming (BLG) faces Vivo Keyd Stars (VKS) on Oct 24 in a 1-2 bracket. They are already on thin ice: another loss means elimination, a win gives them a chance in Round 5.
For both teams, this is a make-or-break moment: gain a win now and you’re safe; slip up and the pressure mounts immediately.
What to Watch & Key Questions
Can TES reaffirm LPL strength by closing out their Round 4 series cleanly?
Will BLG survive the elimination bracket and battle through to Round 5?
Which teams emerging from the 2-1 and 1-2 brackets will secure the last spots for the Knockout Stage?
How will the Fearless Draft format and best-of-three rules (for advancing/elimination matches) affect team strategy?
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