The World Championship is almost here, and with it comes the community’s favorite ritual: Pick’ems.

To help fans lock their choices with confidence (and chase those perfect brackets), LoLNow.gg has published a clear, up-to-date resource covering every stage of the 2025 format—what opens when, how scoring works, and what rewards are on the line.
Dive into the full breakdown here: LoL Worlds 2025 Pick’ems.

“Pick’ems are back for Worlds 2025. We’ve gathered all the information that explains the rules, dates, rewards, and how to play. Our actual predictions will be added here the moment the LoL Pick’ems open.”

— LoLNow.gg, by Mads Wildenhoff

What’s new in Worlds 2025 Pick’ems

This year’s Pick’ems aligns with the streamlined tournament format and introduces a couple of fan-friendly tweaks that add strategy without slowing you down. Highlights from LoLNow’s guide include:

  • Crystal Ball returns: Make early, event-wide predictions before the first match is played.
  • Bundled Play-Ins + Swiss: Your early picks now span the Play-Ins and the Swiss stage in one flow.
  • Predict exact Swiss records: Call who goes 3-0, 3-1, or 3-2 for more precise—and more rewarding—picks.
  • Community Factions: Join a creator’s faction; the highest average score earns every member an exclusive emote.

Key dates you shouldn’t miss

LoLNow’s guide lays out all lock and open windows so you don’t lose points to deadlines:

  • October 7, 20:00 CEST: Crystal Ball, Factions, and Swiss Stage picks open.
  • October 14 (pre-Play-Ins): Swiss Stage picks lock.
  • October 25 (post-Swiss): Knockout picks open.
  • October 28 (pre-Knockouts): Knockout picks lock.
  • November 9: Final ends; scores finalize.

Rewards: why perfecting your picks pays

Pick’ems is more than bragging rights. LoLNow’s article confirms participation and performance rewards across Crystal Ball, standard Pick’ems, and Factions. Expect an exclusive participation emote—and, for the dreamers chasing perfection—a full set of ultimate skins for a perfect run. Riot aims to deliver rewards within 48 hours after the Final, keeping that Worlds afterglow going.

How to play (step-by-step)

  1. October 7: Log in on LoLEsports.com when Pick’ems opens; complete Crystal Ball, join a Faction, and submit your Swiss picks.
  2. October 25: Return to submit your full Knockout bracket after the Swiss stage concludes.
  3. Before each lock: Double-check that your selections are saved and locked.

Predictions roadmap from LoLNow

LoLNow’s editorial plan keeps fans covered from the first click to the trophy lift. The guide notes that
full predictions will be added when Pick’ems opens on October 7, including:

  • Crystal Ball calls for tournament-wide storylines.
  • Swiss Stage outcomes (exact 3-0, 3-1, 3-2 records).
  • Knockouts bracket picks published after Swiss concludes on October 25.

Why LoLNow’s Pick’ems hub is worth bookmarking

The magic of Pick’ems is daily ritual + community conversation. LoLNow’s treatment respects both: concise rules, clear dates, and practical guidance for protecting your streak. The page is structured to help you jump straight to what matters—opening times, lock windows, and rewards—without hunting through disparate posts or social threads.

For creators and community leaders, the Factions angle is particularly compelling. LoLNow’s explainer equips you to onboard friends and followers quickly, grow your faction, and maximize your average score. If you’ve ever watched your streak disappear to a missed lock, this is the checklist that prevents it from happening again.

About the author

The LoLNow piece is written by Mads Wildenhoff—a journalist who “writes about League of Legends with a focus on clarity, context, and what actually matters.” That ethos is on full display here: a single, reliable reference that explains the rules, the decisions you need to make, and the exact moments you need to make them.

Ready to set your bracket and chase the perfect run? Visit the full guide:
LoL Worlds 2025 Pick’ems.