LoL Worlds 2023 Swiss Phase Schedules, Date, Time And Location

The League of Legends World Championship, or Worlds 2023 introduced the best-of-three (BO3) format and a groundbreaking Swiss-style stage, redefining the tournament’s landscape. 

As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly anticipate the Swiss Phase, an electrifying chapter that commenced on October 19, 2023. The Swiss Phase of Worlds 2023 features 14 elite teams that secured prequalification, alongside two determined teams that fought their way through the Play-In stage. 

As the name suggests, this stage embraces a five-round, Swiss-style format where teams boasting identical win-loss records face off until one side achieves either three wins or three losses.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Swiss Phase, from participating teams to format, schedule, and locations, offering fans a deeper insight into the exhilarating journey that awaits.

LoL Worlds 2023 Swiss Phase Format:

Total of 16 Teams: The Swiss Phase of Worlds 2023 plays host to a total of 16 participating teams, encompassing the 14 prequalified teams and the two resilient squads that earned their spots via the Play-In stage.

Swiss-Style Format with Five Rounds: The distinctive Swiss system format takes center stage, ensuring that teams with similar records face each other in each round. The stage comprises a total of five rounds of competition.

Qualification and Elimination Matches: The Swiss Phase introduces an exciting blend of best-of-three (BO3) qualification and elimination matches, heightening the stakes and strategy within the competition. All other matches in this stage remain best-of-one (BO1).

Random Pairings and Re-Matches: At the beginning of the Swiss Phase, teams are randomly paired against counterparts from different regions. Each pair competes in a single BO1 match. In Round 2, teams are re-matched with others holding identical records. For example, teams with a 1-0 record exclusively face counterparts boasting a matching 1-0 record. This re-matching pattern persists throughout the five rounds, determining which teams progress and which exit Worlds 2023.

Advancement and Elimination: Teams that accumulate three wins during the Swiss Phase secure their coveted passage to the Knockout Stage of Worlds 2023. Conversely, teams that suffer three losses bid farewell to the tournament.

LoL Worlds 2023 Swiss Phase Schedules

The Swiss Phase of Worlds 2023 unfolds across five captivating rounds. Here is the schedule for the inaugural Swiss Phase, offering insights into results, qualifications, and eliminations. Please note that all times specified are in Central European Summer Time (CEST) and are subject to potential adjustments and delays according to Riot Games’ official broadcast.

Round 1 of Swiss Stage (October 19):

• Match 1 (7:00 AM CEST): T1 vs. TL – Winner TBD
• Match 2 (8:00 AM CEST): C9 vs. MAD – Winner TBD
• Match 3 (9:00 AM CEST): GEN vs. GAM – Winner TBD
• Match 4 (10:00 AM CEST): JDG vs. BDS – Winner TBD
• Match 5 (11:00 AM CEST): G2 vs. DK – Winner TBD
• Match 6 (12:00 PM CEST): NRG vs. WBG – Winner TBD
• Match 7 (1:00 PM CEST): FNC vs. LNG – Winner TBD
• Match 8 (2:00 PM CEST): BLG vs. KT – Winner TBD

Round 2 of Swiss Stage (October 20):

• Team Score So Far: 1-0
• Match 1 (7:00 AM CEST): TBD vs. TBD – Winner TBD
• Match 2 (8:00 AM CEST): TBD vs. TBD – Winner TBD
• Match 3 (9:00 AM CEST): TBD vs. TBD – Winner TBD
• Match 4 (10:00 AM CEST): TBD vs. TBD – Winner TBD
• Team Score So Far: 0-1
• Match 5 (11:00 AM CEST): TBD vs. TBD – Winner TBD
• Match 6 (12:00 PM CEST): TBD vs. TBD – Winner TBD

Swiss Stage Round 3 (October 21 to 23):

Team Score So Far: 2-0 (BO3) – October 21

• Match 1 (9:00 AM CEST): TBD vs. TBD – Score: 0-0 – Winner TBD
• Match 2 (12:00 PM CEST): TBD vs. TBD – Score: 0-0 – Winner TBD

Team Score So Far: 1-1 (BO1) – October 22

• Match 1 (9:00 AM CEST): TBD vs. TBD – Score: 0-0 – Winner TBD
• Match 2 (10:00 AM CEST): TBD vs. TBD – Score: 0-0 – Winner TBD
• Match 3 (11:00 AM CEST): TBD vs. TBD – Score: 0-0 – Winner TBD
• Match 4 (12:00 PM CEST): TBD vs. TBD – Score: 0-0 – Winner TBD

Team Score So Far: 0-2 (BO3) – October 23

• Match 1 (9:00 AM CEST): TBD vs. TBD – Score: 0-0 – Winner TBD
• Match 2 (12:00 PM CEST): TBD vs. TBD – Score: 0-0 – Winner TBD

In the upcoming rounds of the Swiss Phase, teams will continue to engage in fierce competition, hoping to secure a place in the Knockout Stage of Worlds 2023.

As the Swiss Phase of Worlds 2023 progresses, the stage is set for an exhilarating journey that will culminate in the crowning of the world’s best League of Legends team. 

With the BO3 format and the dynamic Swiss system in play, the competition promises to be more intense and competitive than ever before.

Stay tuned for the latest updates, electrifying match results, and thrilling developments as the Swiss Phase unfolds in this year’s League of Legends World Championship. Witness as teams fight for supremacy, and the journey to Worlds glory continues.