The history of LoL Worlds winners dates back to 2011, when League of Legends was still in its infancy. Since then, the tournament has grown into the biggest spectacle in esports, watched by millions of fans around the world and showcasing the very best players on the planet.

From dynasty runs to underdog miracles, here are all LoL Worlds winners listed by year. Buckle up for a journey through League’s greatest stories.

LoL Worlds Winners: All League of Legends World Champions

Here is a complete list of every LoL World Championship winner. And yes, this list even includes the one played in “Phreak’s basement.”

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Final Score	Location	Roster
2011	Fnatic	Against All Authority	2-1	Elmia, Jönköping	Wewillfailer, xPeke, Cyanide, Shushei, LaMiaZIt, Mellisan
2012	Taipei Assassins	Azubu Frost	3-1	Galen Center, Los Angeles	Stanley, Lillballz, Toyz, Bebe, MiSTakE
2013	SKT T1	Royal Club	3-0	Galen Center, Los Angeles	Impact, Bengi, Faker, Piglet, PoohManDu
2014	Samsung White	Star Horn Royal-Club	3-1	World Cup Stadium, Seoul	Looper, DanDy, Pawn, imp, Mata
2015	SKT T1	KOO Tigers	3-1	Mercedes-Benz Arena, Berlin	MaRin, Bengi, Faker, Easyhoon, Bang, Wolf
2016	SKT T1	Samsung Galaxy	3-2	Staples Center, Los Angeles	Duke, Bengi, Blank, Faker, Bang, Wolf
2017	Samsung Galaxy	SKT T1	3-0	National Stadium (Bird's Nest), Beijing	CuVee, Ambition, Crown, Ruler, CoreJJ
2018	Invictus Gaming	Fnatic	3-0	Munhak Stadium, Incheon	TheShy, Duke, Ning, Rookie, JackeyLove, Baolan
2019	FunPlus Phoenix	G2 Esports	3-0	AccorHotels Arena, Paris	Gimgoon, Tian, Doinb, LWX, Crisp
2020	Damwon Gaming	Suning	3-1	Pudong Football Stadium, Shanghai	Nuguri, Canyon, Showmaker, Ghost, BeryL
2021	EDG	DWG	3-2	Laugardalshöll, Reykjavík	Flandre, JieJie, Scout, Viper, Meiko
2022	DRX	T1	3-2	Chase Center, San Francisco	Kingen, Pyosik, Zeka, Deft, BeryL
2023	T1	Weibo Gaming	3-0	Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul	Zeus, Oner, Faker, Gumayusi, Keria
2024	T1	Bilibili Gaming	3-2	The O2 Arena, London	Zeus, Oner, Faker, Gumayusi, Keria

All LoL Worlds Winners By Year (2011-2025)

Lifting the Summoners Cup is the ultimate dream for any pro player—a moment that carries the weight of a year’s worth of hard work and sacrifice. Here are all the LoL World Champions by year.

Fnatic (2011)

Fnatic were the first team to win Worlds, though the achievement has been debated for many years since the event did not host any teams from China and South Korea. Still, it marked the start of what is now the most significant event in LoL esports.

Taipei Assassins (2012)

It only took a year for Worlds to deliver its first major upset. TPA shocked the world by defeating Korean giants Azubu Frost 3-1 in the Finals, with the Taiwanese giant taking home $1,000,000 for their victory. At the same time, ADC Bebe emerged as one of the event’s breakout stars.

SKT T1 (2013)

2013 marked the birth of its most iconic player. Faker’s debut made Worlds 2013 unforgettable as SKT dominated the tournament, only dropping three games. With teammates like Impact alongside him, the roster became the foundation of one of esports’ greatest rosters.

Samsung White (2014)

Samsung White remains one of the greatest LoL rosters ever. The team redefined the pro scene, setting a new standard for dominance and producing legendary stars. That year, SSW also finally toppled its sister team Samsung Blue, with Dade famously gifting Pawn his signature jacket.

SKT T1 (2015)

SKT made history in 2015 as the first team to win two LoL World Championships. The Korean giants steamrolled the tournament, nearly going undefeated. This Worlds also featured the unique Faker–Easyhoon six-man rotation, sparking the beginning of a new rivalry.

SKT (2016)

SKT would continue to make history, being the first team to secure back-to-back World Championship titles. SKT secured their third Worlds trophy in the same region they won their first, winning the first-ever five-game series against another rival in Samsung Galaxy.

Samsung Galaxy (2017)

All hail the new kings! Samsung Galaxy shocked the world by sweeping SKT 3-0 to claim their first trophy under the Galaxy banner. It was a historic victory for Crown, CoreJJ, and Ambition—players who had endured countless battles before finally reaching the summit.

Invictus Gaming (2018)

Worlds 2018 broke new ground as Invictus Gaming clinched the LPL’s first-ever championship. For the first time, no LCK team reached the Semifinals, while Western hopefuls Fnatic, G2, and Cloud9 all made deep runs. In the end, though, IG dominated the bracket, delivering a historic moment for Chinese fans.

FunPlus Phoenix (2019)

The LPL continued its dominance over LoL esports by claiming yet another Worlds title in 2019. FPX were the second LPL squad to dismantle a team from Europe, destroying home favorites G2 Esports. This was an epic moment for all involved, with DoinB exciting the world with his unique picks.

DAMWON (2020)

The breathtaking DAMWON restored faith in the LCK, toppling the LPL in an incredible Grand Final. It was also the first international game with a limited live audience after COVID-19 forced the world into lockdown. Meanwhile, Canyon began to cement his legacy as an all-star Jungler.

EDward Gaming (2021)

After years of heartbreak, EDG finally lifted another international trophy, denying DAMWON the chance to become only the second team in history to go back-to-back. Long overshadowed by other greats, Scout and Viper at last earned the right to call themselves LoL Worlds Champions.

DRX (2022)

In 2022, DRX pulled off what was arguably the greatest underdog story in esports. Led by redemption seekers, a hotshot rookie, and veteran legend Deft (playing what many thought would be his last games before military service), they took down T1 3-2 in one of the iconic best-of-fives of all time.

T1 (2023)

After seven long years without a triumph, T1 managed to capture their fourth World Championship, solidifying themselves as the greatest of all time. The Korean powerhouse dismantled a resurgent TheShy and his Weibo Gaming squad 3-0 in an extremely fast Grand Final.

T1 (2024)

Going back-to-back was so nice, but T1 did it twice. They closed out our list of LoL Worlds winners by claiming their fifth title in London, edging past Bilibili Gaming in what was an exhilarating five-game series. Faker delivered unforgettable plays in games four and five to seal the victory.

FAQs

Who won the first League of Legends World Championship?

Fnatic won the inaugural LoL World Championship in 2011, defeating Against All Authority 2-1 in the Grand Final.

Which team has won the most LoL Worlds titles?

T1 holds the record with five World Championships. No other organization has won more than one title.

Where is Worlds 2026 being held?

Worlds 2026 will be held in North America. At this time, no more information has been given.

When is the next Worlds?

Worlds 2025 kicks off on October 14, 2025.

When did Faker win his first Worlds?

Faker secured his first Worlds title in 2013, when SKT defeated Royal Club in the Finals.

Is MSI or Worlds bigger?

Worlds is the pinnacle of LoL Esports, pulling the largest audiences, rewarding winners with exclusive champion skins, and featuring headline performances from global music artists.