PSG Talon, paIN Gaming gain final spots at Worlds

Field Level Media|published: Sun 29th September, 14:47 2024

The loading screen for League of Legends is seen projected on the wall behind the competitors. The loading screen comes up while waiting for the game to start, allowing players to view each characters basic information before the battle. Jan. 24, 2020

The lineup for the Swiss Stage of the $2.225 million League of Legends World Championship is set, with paIN Gaming and PSG Talon qualifying after wins Sunday in Berlin.

paIN Gaming knocked out Rainbow 7, which jumped to a lead with a 28-minute win on red. But paIN recovered to win in 31 minutes on blue and in 45 minutes on red to advance.

PSG Talon swept 100 Thieves to earn their shot at the Swiss Stage.

The losers were eliminated.

paIN Gaming and PSG Talon were the final two teams to advance out of the play-in round to the Swiss Stage, which features 16 teams from China, South Korea, Europe and North America.

Play in the Swiss Stage begins Thursday and runs through Oct. 13. Teams that reach three wins advance to the knockout round. Teams with three losses are eliminated.

The knockout round begins Oct. 17 and culminates with the grand final on Nov. 2.

2024 World Championships prize pool:

1. $445,000, 20 percent

2. $356,000, 16 percent

3-4. $178,000, 8 percent

5-8. $100,125, 4.5 percent

9-11. $77,875, 3.5 percent

12-14. $66,750, 3 percent

15-16. $55,625, 2.5 percent

17-18. $38,937.50, 1.75 percent -- Rainbow 7, 100 Thieves

19-20. $22,250, 1 percent -- Vikings Esports, Fukuoka HAWKS gaming

--Field Level Media