When does the LEC Winter Split start? Here’s everything to know about the LEC Winter Split 2025 schedule, teams, results, tickets, and more.
Riot Games has confirmed the official Winter Split schedule for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region in the League of Legends EMEA Championship 2025 (LEC 2025) circuit. Read on for the LEC Winter Split 2025 dates, matchups, results, ticketing information, where to watch all the esports action, and more!
LEC Winter Split 2025 date
When does the LEC Winter Split start in 2025? The season kicks off on Jan. 18 and the matches all begin at 9 a.m. PT each broadcast day. While the Group Stage runs from Jan. 18 to Feb. 3, the Playoffs go from Feb. 15 to March 2. Notably, the Fearless Draft format is featured in the Playoffs!
LEC Winter Split Stage | Week | LEC Winter Split Dates | LoL Patch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | Week 1 | Jan. 18 to Jan. 20 | 15.1 |
| Week 2 | Jan. 25 to Jan. 27 | 15.2 | |
| Week 3 | Feb. 1 to Feb. 3 | 15.2 | |
| Playoffs | Week 4 | Feb. 15 to Feb. 17 | 15.3 |
| Week 5 | Feb. 22 to Feb. 24 | 15.3 | |
| Week 6 | Feb. 28 to March 2 | 15.3 |
LEC Winter Split 2025 schedule
Below is the full schedule for the LEC Winter Split Group Stage, including the matchups and results. This stage features 10 teams, lasts for three weeks in total, and all of the matches are played under the best-of-one (Bo1) format. The top eight teams advance to the LEC Winter Split Playoffs, and the winning team of the overall LEC Winter Split gets a spot in the First Stand Tournament (First Stand 2025).
Date | Time (PT) | Matchup | League | Week | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 18 | 9 a.m. | Team Heretics vs Rogue | LEC | 1 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 18 | 9:45 a.m. | Team Vitality vs Team BDS | LEC | 1 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 18 | 10:30 a.m. | GIANTX vs SK Gaming | LEC | 1 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 18 | 11:15 a.m. | MAD Lions KOI vs Fnatic | LEC | 1 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 18 | 12 p.m. | Karmine Corp vs G2 Esports | LEC | 1 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 19 | 9 a.m. | Team Heretics vs SK Gaming | LEC | 1 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 19 | 9:45 a.m. | Rogue vs GIANTX | LEC | 1 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 19 | 10:30 a.m. | MAD Lions KOI vs Karmine Corp | LEC | 1 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 19 | 11:15 a.m. | G2 Esports vs Team BDS | LEC | 1 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 19 | 12 p.m. | Fnatic vs Team Vitality | LEC | 1 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 20 | 9 a.m. | Team BDS vs Rogue | LEC | 1 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 20 | 9:45 a.m. | Team Heretics vs Fnatic | LEC | 1 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 20 | 10:30 a.m. | MAD Lions KOI vs Team Vitality | LEC | 1 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 20 | 11:15 a.m. | G2 Esports vs SK Gaming | LEC | 1 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 20 | 12 p.m. | GIANTX vs Karmine Corp | LEC | 1 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 25 | 9 a.m. | Rogue vs Fnatic | LEC | 2 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 25 | 9:45 a.m. | Team BDS vs Team Heretics | LEC | 2 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 25 | 10:30 a.m. | GIANTX vs MAD Lions KOI | LEC | 2 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 25 | 11:15 a.m. | Team Vitality vs G2 Esports | LEC | 2 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 25 | 12 p.m. | Karmine Corp vs SK Gaming | LEC | 2 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 26 | 9 a.m. | GIANTX vs Team Heretics | LEC | 2 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 26 | 9:45 a.m. | SK Gaming vs Team Vitality | LEC | 2 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 26 | 10:30 a.m. | Fnatic vs G2 Esports | LEC | 2 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 26 | 11:15 a.m. | Karmine Corp vs Rogue | LEC | 2 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 26 | 12 p.m. | Team BDS vs MAD Lions KOI | LEC | 2 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 27 | 9 a.m. | Team Vitality vs Rogue | LEC | 2 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 27 | 9:45 a.m. | Fnatic vs Team BDS | LEC | 2 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 27 | 10:30 a.m. | G2 Esports vs GIANTX | LEC | 2 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 27 | 11:15 a.m. | Karmine Corp vs Team Heretics | LEC | 2 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Jan. 27 | 12 p.m. | SK Gaming vs MAD Lions KOI | LEC | 2 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Feb. 1 | 9 a.m. | SK Gaming vs Team BDS | LEC | 3 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Feb. 1 | 9:45 a.m. | GIANTX vs Fnatic | LEC | 3 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Feb. 1 | 10:30 a.m. | Rogue vs G2 Esports | LEC | 3 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Feb. 1 | 11:15 a.m. | Team Heretics vs MAD Lions KOI | LEC | 3 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Feb. 1 | 12 p.m. | Team Vitality vs Karmine Corp | LEC | 3 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Feb. 2 | 9 a.m. | Rogue vs SK Gaming | LEC | 3 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Feb. 2 | 9:45 a.m. | Team BDS vs GIANTX | LEC | 3 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Feb. 2 | 10:30 a.m. | Fnatic vs Karmine Corp | LEC | 3 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Feb. 2 | 11:15 a.m. | Team Heretics vs Team Vitality | LEC | 3 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Feb. 2 | 12 p.m. | G2 Esports vs MAD Lions KOI | LEC | 3 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Feb. 3 | 9 a.m. | Team Vitality vs GIANTX | LEC | 3 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Feb. 3 | 9:45 a.m. | MAD Lions KOI vs Rogue | LEC | 3 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Feb. 3 | 10:30 a.m. | Karmine Corp vs Team BDS | LEC | 3 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Feb. 3 | 11:15 a.m. | G2 Esports vs Team Heretics | LEC | 3 | Bo1 | TBD |
| Feb. 3 | 12 p.m. | SK Gaming vs Fnatic | LEC | 3 | Bo1 | TBD |
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LEC Winter Split 2025 tickets
Tickets for the LEC Winter Split Group Stage, which includes Weeks 1 to 3, can be bought now. The sale started on Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. PT. Meanwhile, the LEC Winter Split Playoffs tickets are available one week at a time during the first three Fridays of January at 9 a.m. PT each week. For example, Week 4 tickets are available starting Jan. 3 via the official EMEA ticketing website.
LEC Winter Split Stage | Week | Ticket Sales Date |
|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | Week 1 | Dec. 19 |
| Week 2 | Dec. 19 | |
| Week 3 | Dec. 19 | |
| Playoffs | Week 4 | Jan. 3 |
| Week 5 | Jan. 10 | |
| Week 6 | Jan. 17 |
LEC Winter Split 2025 location
The games take place in the Riot Games Arena located in Berlin, Germany. You can click on our screenshot above to zoom in. Alternatively, the Google Maps address for the venue is Am Studio 20D, 12489 Berlin, Germany.
LEC Winter Split livestream
As for those who wish to catch all of the League of Legends esports action online, they can do so via the official LEC Twitch channel between Jan. 18 and March 2.
That's all for now. Are you excited for this year's LEC Winter Split? Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates!
