Does the LCK Cup have Fearless Draft?

Yes, the LCK Cup is the only event to be fully played in Fearless Draft.

Does T1 play in LCK Cup?

Yes, T1 and all LCK franchise teams will play in this event.

How many teams qualify for First Stand?

Only one team from each main region qualifies for First Stand.

Does LCK Cup impact the regular season or MSI / Worlds?

LCK Cup will have no impact on the regular season and only serves as a pre-season event.

LCK Cup 2025

Overview

Dates: Jan 15 - Feb 10

Series: N/A

Total prize pool: $N/A

Player share: $$380,000

Club share: $N/A

Type: Regional League

Location: N/A

Organiser: N/A

The LCK Cup 2025 brings together all LCK franchised teams for an action-packed season kick-off tournament. The event will serve as prelude to the LCK competitive season, and a qualifier for First Stand. It’s seen as preview of potential storylines for the upcoming season.

The LCK Cup 2025 will set the tone for the season, with reigning champions defending their titles and new talent aiming to make their mark. This event is a must-watch for fans eager to see how the region’s best teams stack up against each other ahead of the regular season.

LCK Cup Format Explained – Groups, Play-In & Playoffs

There are 10 teams taking part in LCK Cup 2025:

Teams are split into two groups and playing a single-round robin match against the opposing group. The group with more wins becomes the W Group and the other the L Group.
Top 3 teams from the W Group advance to the Playoffs. Bottom 2 teams from the W Group and Top 4 teams of the L Group advance to the Play-In Stage. The last remaining team is eliminated.
Playoffs and Play-Ins are played in a Double Elimination bracket with B03 and B05 matches for the finals. Winning teams qualify for First Stand.

All Teams Taking Part in LCK Cup 2025

The following teams will be seeded into the groups: T1, BRION, Dplus, DRX, FearX, FreeCS, KT Rolster, Nongshim RedForce, Hanwha Life Esports, Gen.G.

Group A	Players	Group B	Players
Hanwha Life Esports	Zeus, Peanut, Zeka, Delight, Viper	Gen.G	Kiin, Canyon, Chovy, Duro, Ruler
TBD	/	TBD	/
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Where to watch the LCK Cup 2025?

You’ll be able to watch the LCK Cup on both Twitch and Youtube in Korean and English.

TWITCH

YOUTUBE

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LCK Cup 2025 Schedule

Both groups for the LCK Cup start on January 15th, 2025. We will update the individual match times and dates once they are made public.

Notes: LCK Cup 2025 is a one off event to kickstart the season. After it concludes, the teams play their regular LCK Season divided into five rounds.

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