The 2021 LCK Summer Playoffs are finally here, and League of Legends fans from around the world are excited to see which teams will emerge as champions. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the schedule, results, and where you can watch the games live.
Schedule Overview
The 2021 LCK Summer Playoffs will be divided into three stages: the Round Robin, Knockout Stage, and Grand Finals. The Round Robin will take place from July 7 to August 14, with each team playing every other team in their group once. The Knockout Stage will begin on August 15, with the top four teams from each group advancing to the playoffs. The Grand Finals will be held on September 18 and 19, with the winner of each series taking home the championship trophy and a grand prize of $425,000.
Round Robin Results
Group A
| Team | W-L | Points |
| — | — | — |
| T1 | 9-1 | 27 |
| SKT | 8-2 | 24 |
| Gen.G | 6-4 | 18 |
| Kwaii Brave | 3-7 | 9 |
| DragonX | 3-7 | 9 |
| Hanwha | 2-8 | 6 |
T1 has dominated
Group A
, winning every game except one. SKT and Gen.G have both won seven games each, while Kwaii Brave and DragonX have struggled to keep up. Hanwha has been at the bottom of the group for most of the Round Robin, but they managed to win a crucial match against Gen.G on August 6, which put them in fifth place.
Group B
| Team | W-L | Points |
| — | — | — |
| Griffin | 10-0 | 30 |
| DAMWAN Gaming | 9-1 | 27 |
| Afreeca Freecs | 6-4 | 18 |
| KT Rollovers | 5-5 | 15 |
| Sandeep’s Team | 3-7 | 9 |
| Gen.G | 3-7 | 9 |
Griffin has been unstoppable in
Group B
, winning every game except one. DAMWAN Gaming has also won nine games, but they have lost to Griffin twice. Afreeca Freecs and KT Rollovers have been neck and neck with each other for most of the Round Robin, while Sandeep’s Team and Gen.G have struggled to keep up.
Group C
| Team | W-L | Points |
| — | — | — |
| DRX | 8-2 | 24 |
| Hanwha Esports | 7-3 | 21 |
| Faker | 6-4 | 18 |
| Kakao | 5-5 | 15 |
| Kongdoo Monster | 4-6 | 12 |
| Gen.G | 3-7 | 9 |
DRX has won every game except one in
Group C
, while Hanwha Esports and Faker have also won seven games each. Kakao has been at the bottom of the group for most of the Round Robin, but they managed to win a crucial match against Kongdoo Monster on August 7, which put them in fifth place. Gen.G has struggled to keep up, winning only three games so far.
Group D
| Team | W-L | Points |
| — | — | — |
| Samsung Galaxy S | 9-1 | 27 |
| SK | 8-2 | 24 |
| Gen.G | 6-4 | 18 |
| Kakao | 5-5 | 15 |
| Kongdoo Monster | 4-6 | 12 |
| Gen.G | 3-7 | 9 |
Samsung Galaxy S has been unstoppable in
Group D
, winning every game except one. SK has also won eight games, but they have lost to Samsung Galaxy S twice. Gen.G and Kakao have been neck and neck with each other for most of the Round Robin, while Kongdoo Monster has struggled to keep up.
Knockout Stage Results
The Knockout Stage will see the top four teams from each group face off in a series of best-of-five matches. The winner of each series will advance to the Grand Finals, while the loser will be eliminated.
Group A
| Team | W-L | Points |
| — | — | — |
| T1 | 9-0 | 27 |
| SKT | 6-3 | 15 |
| Gen.G | 4-6 | 12 |
| Kwaii Brave | 3-7 | 9 |
T1 has won every match in
Group A
, while SKT and Gen.G have both won six games each. Kwaii Brave has been at the bottom of the group for most of the Round Robin, but they managed to win a crucial match against Gen.G on August 6, which put them in fifth place.
Group B
| Team | W-L | Points |
| — | — | — |
| Griffin | 10-0 | 30 |
| DAMWAN Gaming | 7-3 | 21 |
| Afreeca Freecs | 6-4 | 18 |
| KT Rollovers | 5-5 | 15 |
Griffin has won every match in
Group B
, while DAMWAN Gaming and Afreeca Freecs have both won seven games each. KT Rollovers have been at the bottom of the group for most of the Round Robin, but they managed to win a crucial match against Sandeep’s Team on August 8, which put them in fifth place.
Group C
| Team | W-L | Points |
| — | — | — |
| DRX | 8-2 | 24 |
| Hanwha Esports | 7-3 | 21 |
| Faker | 6-4 | 18 |
| Kakao | 5-5 | 15 |
| Kongdoo Monster | 3-7 | 9 |
DRX has won every match in
Group C
, while Hanwha Esports and Faker have both won seven games each. Kakao has been at the bottom of the group for most of the Round Robin, but they managed to win a crucial match against Kongdoo Monster on August 7, which put them in fifth place.
Group D
| Team | W-L | Points |
| — | — | — |
| Samsung Galaxy S | 9-1 | 27 |
| SK | 8-2 | 24 |
| Gen.G | 6-4 | 18 |
| Kakao | 5-5 | 15 |
Samsung Galaxy S has won every match in
Group D
, while SK has also won eight games, but they have lost to Samsung Galaxy S twice. Gen.G and Kakao have been neck and neck with each other for most of the Round Robin, while Kongdoo Monster has struggled to keep up.
Grand Finals Matchups
The Grand Finals will see the winners of the Knockout Stage face off in a series of best-of-five matches. The winner of each match will advance to the next round, while the loser will be eliminated.
Group A
| Team | W-L | Points |
| — | — | — |
| T1 | 9-0 | 27 |
| SKT | 6-3 | 15 |
| Gen.G | 4-6 | 12 |
T1 has won every match in
Group A
, while SKT and Gen.G have both won six games each. The winner of the series between T1 and SKT will advance to the Grand Finals, while the loser will be eliminated.
Group B
| Team | W-L | Points |
| — | — | — |
| Griffin | 10-0 | 30 |
| DAMWAN Gaming | 7-3 | 21 |
| Afreeca Freecs | 6-4 | 18 |
Griffin has won every match in
Group B
, while DAMWAN Gaming and Afreeca Freecs have both won seven games each. The winner of the series between Griffin and DAMWAN Gaming will advance to the Grand Finals, while the loser will be eliminated.
Group C
| Team | W-L | Points |
| — | — | — |
| DRX | 8-2 | 24 |
| Hanwha Esports | 7-3 | 21 |
| Faker | 6-4 | 18 |
DRX has won every match in
Group C
, while Hanwha Esports and Faker have both won seven games each. The winner of the series between DRX and Hanwha Esports will advance to the Grand Finals, while the loser will be eliminated.
Group D
| Team | W-L | Points |
| — | — | — |
| Samsung Galaxy S | 9-1 | 27 |
| SK | 8-2 | 24 |
| Gen.G | 6-4 | 18 |
Samsung Galaxy S has won every match in
Group D
, while SK has also won eight games, but they have lost to Samsung Galaxy S twice. The winner of the series between Samsung Galaxy S and SK will advance to the Grand Finals, while the loser will be eliminated.
Summary
The 2018 LoL World Championship is shaping up to be a thrilling competition between some of the best teams in the world. With the Knockout Stage just around the corner, it’s anyone’s championship to take.