The EMEA Masters 2025 Winter tournament brings together the best League of Legends teams from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This prestigious competition features teams that have qualified through their regional leagues and offers significant prize money along with opportunities for international recognition.

Prize Pool and Format

• Total Prize Pool: €150,000
• Tournament Format: Double elimination bracket
• Dates: January 15 - February 28, 2025
• Location: Online with LAN finals in Berlin, Germany

Participating Teams

• 16 teams total
• 12 teams from ERL (European Regional Leagues)
• 4 teams from MENA (Middle East and North Africa)

Key Tournament Phases

1. Play-In Stage (January 15-18)

   • 8 teams compete
   • Double elimination format
   • Top 4 advance to Group Stage

2. Group Stage (January 22-31)

   • 12 teams divided into 3 groups
   • Round-robin, best-of-one matches
   • Top 2 from each group advance

3. Playoffs (February 4-28)

   • 8 teams in double elimination bracket
   • All matches best-of-five
   • Finals held live in Berlin

Broadcast Information

• Official Languages: English, French, German, Spanish
• Streaming Platforms: Twitch and YouTube
• Daily broadcast starts at 17:00 CET

Regional Distribution

• LFL (France): 3 slots
• Prime League (DACH): 2 slots
• Superliga (Spain): 2 slots
• NLC (Nordics): 2 slots
• PG Nationals (Italy): 1 slot
• Ultraliga (Poland): 1 slot
• EBL (Balkans): 1 slot
• Arabian League: 2 slots
• North Africa League: 2 slots

Teams must maintain a minimum of 3 regional players in their active roster throughout the tournament. Prize money distribution and exact match schedules will be announced closer to the event date.

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