League of Legends 2017 World Championship Concludes Successfully at Beijing’s Bird’s Nest

2017-11-04

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The 2017 League of Legends (LoL) World Championship concluded flawlessly at Beijing’s iconic Bird’s Nest stadium. As the official broadcaster of this year’s tournament, we were honored to join passionate fans on-site and witness firsthand the thrilling spectacle of top-tier esports competition. While not an esports player myself, it was impossible not to feel the excitement and enthusiasm radiating from the audience—an energy that transcends the game itself.
Since its open beta launch, League of Legends has captivated gamers worldwide, now boasting over 100 million monthly active players. Beyond its global popularity, LoL continues to advance the esports industry through strong regional collaborations, professional circuits, and three premier annual events: the Mid-Season Invitational, the World Championship, and the All-Star event. These tournaments have not only captured the hearts of billions of players but have also fostered a unique and dynamic esports culture.

Figure 1: Live Coverage from the Finals

The S7 World Championship showcased two prominent trends in global esports:
Increasing Competitiveness Across Regions: The narrowing performance gap among regions has enhanced match quality and audience engagement. Each region’s investment in cultivating professional esports ecosystems has elevated the overall standard of play to new heights.
Global Expansion and Professionalization: Hosting the tournament in China allowed LoL to directly engage audiences in the world’s largest gaming market, reflecting its strategic vision of advancing esports toward “sports-like professionalism.” This year’s tournament featured several enhancements, resulting in a larger scale, higher stakes, and more thrilling competition for fans worldwide.

Figure 2: Live Streaming Workstation

The International Olympic Committee recently recognized esports as a legitimate “sport,” further validating its growing global significance. Coverage of the League of Legends World Championship by major mainstream media outlets—including CCTV Finance Channel, the Communist Youth League Central Committee, and Xinhua News Agency—has also elevated esports into the mainstream spotlight, highlighting its legitimacy and cultural impact.

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China has actively supported the esports industry since 2016, introducing policies to foster growth and professionalization. This year, through the collaborative efforts of Tencent and Riot Games, audiences experienced a spectacular League of Legends tournament that captivated fans worldwide and allowed Chinese players to celebrate the brilliance of global esports competition.
We congratulate League of Legends on another successful World Championship and look forward to its continued growth and global impact in the years ahead.

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