League of Legends World Championship

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/league-of-legends-world-championship

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How heavy is League of Legends World Championship?Approximately 22 pounds (10 kilograms)
2. What is the event organizer?Riot Games
3. What is the trophy name?The Summoner's Cup
4. How many people watch the Worlds finals?In 2018, almost 100 million people watched the final match, more than many traditional sports.
5. How do teams qualify to play in Worlds?Teams first compete in regional qualifiers, then the best ones move into a group stage and then a single‑elimination bracket.

Esports: Organized, competitive video gaming, often involving professional players and large audiences.
Meta: The prevailing strategies, champion picks, and playstyles considered most effective in a game at a given time.
Single-Elimination Bracket: A tournament format where a team is eliminated from the competition after a single loss.