EMEA Masters Summer 2025 details

The EMEA Masters Summer 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest edition of the tournament so far. For the first time, the Summer Finals will be played live on the main stage at Paris Games Week, inside the Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles.

While the starting date is yet to be officially confirmed, the EMEA Masters 2025 schedule is expected to begin around September 1, 2025, and the final is confirmed to be held on November 2- With 44 squads competing, the largest pool yet, the event has grown from its humble beginnings in 2018 to become the flagship competition of the LoL EMEA regional system.

A total of 13 Regional Leagues (ERLs) are included in the LoL tournament, featuring the LFL (France), SuperLiga (Spain), Prime League (Germany), the Turkish Championship League, and more. Each sends its best-performing squads, creating a true mix of established organizations and up-and-coming teams.

The EMEA Masters Summer 2025 groups will determine which of these squads make it into the knockout rounds and eventually onto the Paris stage.

The split’s significance is amplified further by the introduction of the League of Legends Game Changers Rising Grand Final, held just days earlier on October 30, 2025, at the same venue. This will mark the first time an official women’s League of Legends competition in EMEA is hosted live.

EMEA Masters Summer 2025 Format and Bracket

The structure of the EMEA Masters Summer 2025 format has been expanded to match the increased number of teams. This time, the competition unfolds in three distinct stages:

• Play-In Stage – where lower-seeded squads fight to secure their place in the main event.
• Swiss Stage – the successful teams move forward into a balanced round that reduces the chance of early knockouts caused by difficult group draws.
• Knockout Bracket – the strongest sides advance to a best-of-five series, where adaptability, champion pools, and preparation become decisive.

To keep the field competitive, regional protection is applied in the early rounds, preventing esports teams from the same league from eliminating each other too quickly — something fans have often criticized in previous international formats.

Earlier in the year, some worried that the EMEA Masters 2025 schedule would overlap with the World Championship, which runs from October 14 to November 9. Organizers have since officially confirmed that this won’t happen. The Summer Finals are locked for November 2, scheduled after the Worlds matches that day, ensuring fans can follow both events without overlap.

EMEA Masters Summer 2025 Favorites

While increasing the number of esports teams will certainly make surprises more likely, a few teams stand out as frontrunners.

Los Ratones

The breakout story of 2025 has been the rise of Los Ratones. Founded by popular League of Legends personality Marc “Caedrel” Lamont in late 2024, the roster mixes familiar stars such as Rekkles, Nemesis, and Crownie with solo queue cult hero Baus and rookie Velja. The project was unique from the start: Caedrel streamed scrims and practice sessions, giving fans unusual insight into competitive preparation.

Skepticism quickly turned into respect. Los Ratones won the NNO Cup 2024, beat reigning world champions T1 at the Red Bull League of Its Own, and swept through the NLC Winter Split. Their crowning moment came at the Winter EMEA Masters Finals, where they defeated Ici Japon Corp 3–0, becoming the first UK-based organization to win the event. They followed that up with a Spring title, meaning they now enter Summer aiming for a historic three-peat.

Barça eSports

Barça eSports, the competitive gaming branch of FC Barcelona, has quickly established itself as one of Spain’s strongest League of Legends squads. 2025 marked a breakthrough year for the team: they lifted the SuperLiga Spring trophy and then carried that form into the EMEA Masters Spring, where they defeated Karmine Corp Blue on their way to the grand final.

Although they ultimately settled for second place, the run cemented their reputation as a contender. Coming into Summer, Barça returns as one of the main challengers with their sights set on halting Los Ratones’ dominance.

Karmine Corp Blue

Karmine Corp Blue, the academy lineup of Karmine Corp, has quickly become a force in the French LFL since launching in 2024. During the EMEA Masters Spring 2025, they looked strong throughout both the group stage and the knockouts, but their run ended in the semifinals with a 3–1 loss to Barça eSports, leaving them in the 3–4th place bracket. Even so, their consistency over the past year keeps them among the region’s most reliable contenders heading into Summer 2025.

How to watch EMEA Masters Summer 2025

Fans can watch LoL EMEA Masters Summer 2025 on Twitch and YouTube, with Riot providing multilingual coverage across the. Secondary streams will likely be available to ensure all matches are covered, even when multiple series are happening at the same time.

For those planning to attend in person, EMEA Masters 2025 Summer Finals tickets at Paris Games Week are available online. Watching the top teams of the region battle for continental glory in front of a live crowd promises to be a highlight of the esports year.

History of the EMEA Masters tournament

The story of the EMEA Masters goes back to 2018, when Riot launched the European Masters to replace the Challenger Series. It quickly became the proving ground for regional talent and the next step before reaching the LEC.

In 2023, the tournament was rebranded into the EMEA Masters, reflecting Riot’s decision to merge Europe, Turkey, and MENA into one competitive region. Since then, it has only grown in prestige. For many LoL players, a deep run here is the difference between staying semi-pro and earning a contract with an LEC roster.

FAQs

What is the EMEA Masters Summer 2025?

It’s the seventeenth edition of Riot Games’ secondary League of Legends circuit. The competition brings together the top squads from 13 European Regional Leagues (ERLs), giving up-and-coming stars a chance to shine on a continental stage.

When is the EMEA Masters Summer 2025?

The tournament begins in early September 2025 and runs through the fall, with the Grand Final scheduled for November 2 at Paris Games Week.

How many teams are taking part in the Summer Split?

This year’s edition will feature 44 teams, the largest number in the event’s history.

Where can fans watch EMEA Masters Summer 2025 live?

Every match will be streamed on Twitch and YouTube. Fans attending Paris Games Week can also watch the Summer Finals in person at the Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles.

What is the prize pool for EMEA Masters Summer 2025?

The exact amount has not been announced. Winter offered €40,000, Spring rose to €60,000, and the Summer prize pool is expected to exceed both, making it the biggest of the season.