Riot Games has mastered keeping its esports fans glued to the screen. A smart way they do this is through their “Pick’em” game, a prediction pool feature. This popular tool, already a hit for international League of Legends (LoL) and VALORANT events, is back for Worlds 2025. It gives players a chance to guess who wins and earn some cool prizes.
Getting into the game is simple. Just head to the official Pick’em website. You will need to log in using your Riot Games account. Once logged in, you can click on “make your guesses” or “start now” to dive into the first stage of the championship. Here, you will begin making your predictions.
How the Worlds 2025 Pick’em Works
The first part of the game asks you to pick eight teams from 16. These are the teams you think will make it to the playoffs. Beyond just picking winners, you also need to predict which team will finish with a perfect 3-0 record, which one with 3-1, and another with 3-2. It adds an extra layer of challenge to your predictions.
The second stage of the Worlds 2025 Pick’em focuses on the knockout rounds. Here, you’ll predict the winner of each series until you crown the LoL World Champion. This playoff prediction phase opens from October 25 to October 28. Keep in mind, the first phase for the Swiss Stage closes on Tuesday, October 14th, at 5 AM BrasÃlia time. So, make sure your early picks are in before then.
Beyond bragging rights with your friends, getting your predictions right can earn you various rewards during the competition. Here’s a look at what’s up for grabs:
- Swiss Stage Pick: FOM! Emote
- Playoff Pick: Esports Capsule
- Top 50%: Group Hug Emote
- Top 25%: The Answer Emote
- Top 5,000: Dawnbringer Xin Zhao
- PERFECT (all correct): DJ Sona; Elementalist Lux; Gun Goddess Miss Fortune; K/DA ALL OUT Seraphine; Pulsefire Ezreal; Soul Fighter Samira; Spirit Guard Udyr
The Pick’em tool stays active throughout the entire Worlds 2025 championship. This means you can track games in real time, see the prizes, and check your ranking. The competition officially runs from October 14 to November 9. You can catch all the action on Riot Games’ official Twitch and YouTube channels.