The League of Legends World Championship final is one of the most-anticipated esports events of the year, period. And if you’ve ever watched one yourself in full, or even caught just a glimpse, you’d know why.
Every fall, Riot Games takes the things that make League esports unique – the storylines, high-level production and explosive in-game moments – and dials them up to the max. Between the intricate opening ceremonies and striking stage visuals that make each final memorable in a distinct way, it’s no wonder why some people put so much effort into experiencing the spectacle with their friends and loved ones.
With the Worlds 2021 final between DWG KIA and Edward Gaming underway, we decided to hunt for some of the best watch parties from around the globe and rate them based on how hype (or interesting) their setups are on a scale of one star to five (*= one star).
Traveling in style (***)
Shoutout to @British_Airways for providing in-flight Wi-Fi. Letting me watch Worlds live? That’s a win. Viewing party at over 11,000 metres in the air anyone? #Worlds2021 pic.twitter.com/XcOiCbB08i
— Josh (@KyuinnTeki) November 6, 2021
It may not be the fanciest setup, but sometimes creativity is key. Props to @McSlaggles for having enough dedication to purchase in-flight WiFi so they could stay up to date on the games!
Bigger isn’t always better (***)
Beat our watch-party!#Worlds2021 pic.twitter.com/0RxRRsLaEP
— Zika 🇵🇸 (@TheZikaStar) November 6, 2021
It’s easy to appreciate a more intimate watch party with friends and family in a chill setting. Where’s the screen, though?
College kickback (****)
It’s #Worlds2021 watch party time with the @UTDEsports squad 😤
— Eric Aaberg ✭ (@ItsEricAaberg) November 6, 2021
📍 @MavsGG | @redbullgaming pic.twitter.com/MahsN4VMqn
Matching jerseys? Check. Group picture in front of a giant League-related prop? Check. It might not have the most people in attendance, but the UTD crew sure knows how to have fun!
Free food, you say? (****)
A #Worlds2021 watch party you say with Dunkin Donuts and Redbull?
— David Szajnuk (@DSzajnuk) November 6, 2021
Stop by @OS_NewYorkCity! pic.twitter.com/ZGdKGDXX1g
Free donuts? Say less!
We’ll take your word for it! (***)
https://twitter.com/TheOddOrange/status/1456962033971249162?s=20
The verbiage of this tweet and the energy in this photo are not at all in sync. Still hype, though!
The flex (****)
Worlds with a crowd
— LVL Berlin (@lvlberlin) November 6, 2021
just
hits
different pic.twitter.com/MhmcxTBux9
We weren’t able to watch with a live audience at the event itself, but this is definitely the next best thing.
What the!? (*****)
Imagine if we could have a live audience 🥲 pic.twitter.com/Q6GxKgs43D
— Ran (@ran_lpl) November 6, 2021
Scratch that last one; what in the world? You can always count on League of Legends Pro League fans to show up for their teams. This clip alone probably has more energy than a crowd on a regular day of play-ins or groups would have had.
