E-sports is no longer a niche entertainment, but a global craze. In the temple of esports, the League of Legends (LoL) S tournament is the most eye-catching pinnacle battle. Every year, top teams from around the world compete for a piece of esports. However, have you ever wondered what the format of the S race really is? Today, let's unveil the world of esports and learn more about the exciting matches of the S Tournament and the Swiss round.
Format Overview:
The S-Tournament is usually held between October and November each year and is the culmination of the League of Legends esports season. The format of the S stage is divided into four main stages: group stage, knockout stage, semi-final and final, of which the group stage adopts the Swiss round format.
Group Stage (Swiss Round):
In the first round of the group stage, the 16 teams were divided into four groups of 4 teams each.
All teams play the first round, regardless of the winner or loser.
In each subsequent round, teams will match opponents based on their performance, winner vs. winner, loser vs. loser.
A team's performance in the group stage affects their seeded ranking in the knockout round.
The goal of the group stage is to pick out the top eight teams that will advance to the knockout rounds.
Knockout:
Eight teams advance to the knockout round, using a single-elimination system, that is, one game to determine the winner.
The winner advances to the semi-finals, and the loser is eliminated.
Semifinal:
The winner of the knockout round advances to the semifinals.
The semi-finals are BO5 system, in which the first two teams will win and advance to the final, while the other two teams compete for third place.
Final:
The two strongest teams compete for the S Race title in the BO5 race.
The champion team is recognized as the annual League of Legends Global Champion.
What makes the Swiss round format unique:
The Swiss round format adds a new element to the S. Not only does it give every team a chance to bounce back, it also strengthens the competition. A team's performance directly determines their opponents, so every game counts, regardless of team strength.
The Swiss round-robin format of the S Tournament brings more suspense and tension to esports fans, increasing the uncertainty of the match. From round-robin matchups in the group stage to the culmination of the knockout and final rounds, the S tournament represents the highest level of esports. If you're interested in esports, don't miss the annual S Tournament, a passionate and competitive esports feast.