Every LoL Worlds Champion From 2011 to 2023

League of Legends (LoL) delivers a spectacular atmosphere every year with the World Championship (Worlds), widely regarded as one of the biggest events not just in gaming but in esports as a whole. First held in 2011, this prestigious tournament has been home to countless unforgettable moments and legendary players over the years. In this article, we take a detailed look at the major champions in LoL Worlds history, their performances, and the tournament's impact on esports.

Who Are the LoL Worlds Champions? (2011-2023)

The League of Legends World Championship is the biggest LoL tournament, held every year by Riot Games. It brings together the best teams from around the world each year. Teams earn the right to compete in this prestigious event based on their performance in their respective regional leagues. The tournament is usually held between September and November and is followed by millions of viewers worldwide.

LoL Worlds Champions: 2011 - Fnatic

Fnatic, the first champion of the World Championship, created unforgettable moments in the tournament. Competing as Europe's representative, Fnatic beat Na'Vi in the Final and made history. This victory raised the profile of Europe's esports scene, and Fnatic became LoL history's first World Champion.

LoL Worlds Champions: 2013 - SK Telecom T1

SK Telecom T1 is one of the most dominant teams in LoL history. By winning Worlds in 2013, they secured themselves a solid place in the esports world. Faker's performance on LeBlanc during the game remains an unforgettable moment to this day. This victory also foreshadowed the team's future success.

LoL Worlds Champions: 2015 - SK Telecom T1

2015 was the year SKT proved its strength once again. With Faker once again taking center stage, SKT defeated KOO Tigers 3-1 to claim their second World Championship. Faker's performances on Lee Sin and Azir are still looked up to by many players today.

LoL Worlds Champions: 2016 - SK Telecom T1

SK Telecom T1 pulled off their third World Championship win in 2016. This achievement placed them among the greatest teams in LoL history. Their dominant performance against SSG (Samsung Galaxy) in the final secured their victory. In this tournament, Bengi and Duke also made major contributions alongside Faker.

2017 - Samsung Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy became champions by beating SKT in the 2017 final. This victory became one of the most important moments in SSG's history. In particular, Ambition's performance on Jarvan IV was one of the tournament's unforgettable moments. This title cemented SSG's power in the LoL scene.

2019 - FunPlus Phoenix

FunPlus Phoenix drew attention with their performance in 2019. FPX beat Fnatic to claim the title, winning over many fans with the way they played during their championship run. Doinb's performance on Qiyana was one of the most memorable moments of the tournament.

2020 - DAMWON Gaming

In 2020, DAMWON Gaming took the stage to rewrite 2019's victory. They became champions with a dominant performance against Suning in the final. This victory once again proved Korean teams' dominance on the LoL stage.

2021 - EDward Gaming

In 2021, EDward Gaming achieved a historic feat by beating DWG KIA in the tournament final. This title was EDG's first World Championship after a long wait. In particular, Viper's incredible performance stuck in the minds of many players.

2022 - DRX

The 2022 World Championship witnessed DRX's historic victory. DRX won by beating T1 3-2 in the final. This victory will be remembered as one of the most important moments in esports history. Chovy's playstyle and Zeka's performance played a major role in DRX winning this title.

2023 - T1

T1, formerly known as SK Telecom T1, is a Korean League of Legends esports team. They made history with a perfect regular season in the LCK in the 2022 Spring split, putting together a 26-game win streak, and became LoL World Champions in 2023.

For the latest news;

don't forget to follow Gamer Papers and our social media accounts.