LoL Esports 2025 World Championship Opening Ceremony
The 2025 League of Legends World Championship Opening Ceremony, presented by Mastercard™, will be held on November 8 at 11 p.m. GMT at the Dong’an Lake Sports Park Indoor Gymnasium in Chengdu. This event marks the start of the biggest esports tournament of the year, featuring performances by international artists.
Artistic Collaboration and Performances
The visual experience of this year's ceremony is crafted in collaboration with DJ and producer Anyma, who joins Riot Games as a creative partner for ACT III of the Opening Ceremony. The show blends technology, art, and storytelling, featuring the powerful vocals of renowned artists:
- Chinese pop singer G.E.M.
- League of Legends longtime collaborator and vocalist Chrissy Costanza
- Austrian singer and songwriter TEYA
The ceremony celebrates 15 years of LoL Esports.
About G.E.M.
Born in Shanghai in 1991 and raised in Hong Kong since age 4, G.E.M. is a prominent Chinese pop singer, songwriter, producer, and screenwriter. Her impressive repertoire includes over 120 original tracks. Notably, her hit Light Years Away holds the Guinness World Record for the most views on a Chinese music video.
“In 2022, she released her all-original album ‘Revelation’ and created a 14-episode music series to accompany it.”
Where to Watch
Fans can watch both the Opening Ceremony and the 2025 World Final live on LoLEsports.com.
Author’s summary: The 2025 LoL Esports World Championship opening event in Chengdu features global artists and innovative performances, marking 15 years of the iconic esports series.