2025 LCK Cup: Complete Schedule, Results and Tournament Format Guide
The 2025 LCK Cup marks a significant transformation in South Korean League of Legends competition. As the sole qualifier for the new international First Stand tournament, this revamped league features an innovative format and heightened competition.
Format Overview:
- Two groups: Baron and Elder
- Teams play cross-group best-of-three matches
- One point awarded per win to respective group
- Winners and Losers groups determined by point totals
Current Standings:
- Group Baron: 1 point
- Group Elder: 4 points
Tournament Structure:
- Regular Season (Jan 15 - Feb 23)
- Play-ins: Bottom two Winners Group teams + top four Losers Group teams
- Playoffs: Top three Winners Group teams + top three from Play-ins
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Notable Results (Week 1-3):
- DK defeated T1 (2-1)
- T1 defeated KT (2-1)
- Gen.G defeated DNF (2-0)
- Hanwha Life defeated KT (2-0)
Upcoming Schedule: Play-ins begin Feb 7:
- DRX vs. DNF
- Nongshim RedForce vs. BRION
Playoffs commence Feb 12 with KT facing TBD opponent.
How to Watch:
- Official LoL Esports website
- LCK's Twitch streams
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