The 2024 League of Legends Worlds Pick’em is back with a twist, bringing a new format and an exciting opportunity to engage with the action. Our experts are sharing our leaderboard picks and predictions as Worlds progresses through each stage. Find out more below.
2024 Worlds Pick’em Predictions
The League of Legends (LoL) Worlds Pick’em 2024 Play-In stage runs from September 18–25, featuring top-tier teams from Europe, China, Korea, and North America. Fans can compete on the global leaderboard or create custom leaderboards with friends to track progress. For an extra challenge, the Celebrity Leaderboard allows players to test their predictions against well-known names in LoL.
2024 Worlds Pick’em Rewards
Rewards this year include in-game items for participation in Pick’Em and Crystal Ball predictions:
- Participation Rewards – Various emotes and Esports 2024 Capsules.
- Pick’Em Tiers – Rewards range from Ultimate Skins for Perfect Picks to emotes and capsules, depending on score ranking.
- Crystal Ball Tiers – Top rewards include exclusive emotes and event tokens.
No player has achieved Perfect Picks in the last three years, adding to the excitement and challenge.
Stage-by-Stage Predictions
Play-In Stage – Expected frontrunners from the western regions include MDK, 100T, and PSG Talon. GAM and SHG are close competitors, with GAM slightly favoured.
Swiss Stage – Most LPL and LCK teams are expected to advance, with G2 chosen as a potential top-eight contender. Among tournament favourites, HLE, Gen.G, and BLG are tipped as likely undefeated picks.
Knockout Stage – This single-elimination stage features close matchups. LNG, HLE, and T1 have the advantage based on past records, while Gen.G is positioned as a top contender.
Semifinals – The final four teams are expected to deliver thrilling matches, with BLG and T1 slightly favoured. Weibo Gaming and Gen.G present serious challenges, and T1 is our tentative pick.
Grand Finals Prediction
Our prediction slightly favours T1, though BLG remains a strong competitor. T1’s strategy and aggressive playstyle, especially when starting on the blue side, give them a slight edge.
Crystal Ball Picks
The Crystal Ball adds depth, encouraging fans to dive into the Worlds meta and predict the future. It includes predictions for:
- Play-In Picks – September 18–25.
- Swiss Picks – September 29–October 3.
- Knockouts – October 14–November 2.
Points are awarded at each stage based on accurate predictions, and Perfect Picks yield top-tier rewards.
Scoring and Leaderboard
Points for correct picks can be tracked via a leaderboard, where fans can compete globally or in custom groups. The top 100 players globally will be featured, with a chance to earn exclusive rewards based on ranking.
This year’s Pick’em is a thrilling test of strategy and prediction as fans navigate the stages of the LoL Worlds tournament, vying for rewards and glory
