EMEA Masters Winter 2025 All Details: Format, Dates, Prize Pool, Teams

One of the main A-Tier tournaments in League of Legends, EMEA Masters Winter 2025, is starting very soon. This will be the fifteenth tournament in the series, bringing together 13 European regional leagues. The strongest teams, having already qualified through their leagues, will compete for the championship title.

We are in for exciting matches, where the teams will battle to determine who is number one on the A-Tier scene.

EMEA Masters Winter 2025 Format and Dates

The EMEA Masters Winter 2025 tournament will take place from March 17 to March 23.

Teams will first face each other in the group stage, which will consist of four groups of four teams each. The group stage will follow the GSL format, where teams with the same record play against each other. Matches will be played in a Best-of-3 (Bo3) format and will use the Fearless Draft system, meaning teams cannot pick the same champion more than once in a series. Additionally, regional protection is in place to prevent teams from the same region from facing each other in the early stages.

After the group stage, only eight of the strongest teams will remain in the tournament to continue their journey toward the championship title. The playoffs will be played in a Best-of-5 (Bo5) format, following the same Fearless Draft system as the group stage. The single-elimination bracket format ensures that every match is high-stakes and intense, making it thrilling for fans and incredibly demanding for teams—one mistake could mean elimination from the tournament.

EMEA Masters Winter 2025 Teams

A total of 16 teams from 13 regions have qualified for the tournament. Each region is represented by one team, except for LFL (France), Prime League (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), and SuperLiga (Spain), which each have two teams due to their strong performances in previous seasons.

Let's take a closer look at the list of participating teams.

Every team draws attention, but most eyes are on Los Ratones. This young team was founded recently, in November 2024, by streamer Marc "Caedrel" Lamont. Its roster consists of equally media-savvy players, well-known for their streaming presence.

One of the team's unique aspects is their open practice sessions, which they conduct live on stream for their audience. And their results speak for themselves—Los Ratones have played in only two official tournaments so far and won both. While these competitions weren’t of the highest tier, it’s an impressive start for a newly formed team. They became the champions of NNO Cup Season 2 (C-Tier) and NLC 2025 Winter.

EMEA Masters Winter 2025 Groups

The groups have already been formed, and we can now see how competitive the matches will be.

Group A:

• Papara SuperMassive
• Zero Tenacity
• Geekay Esports
• Barça eSports

Group B:

• BIG
• Crvena zvezda Esports
• Team Phantasma
• Ici Japon Corp. Esport

Group C:

• Los Heretics
• ZennIT
• Macko Esports
• Flame Hard

Group D:

• Karmine Corp Blue
• E WIE EINFACH E-SPORTS
• NightBirds
• Los Ratones

In this group, not only will two evenly matched teams clash, but also two highly media-driven organizations. Los Ratones is a fully media-oriented team, especially with Caedrel, a former professional player and a past guest talent at Riot tournaments.

On the other side of this media showdown, representing Karmine Corp Blue, is Kameto, a French streamer whose broadcasts often surpass the official Riot Games streams in viewership. The matches in Group D are set to be incredibly exciting.

EMEA Masters Winter 2025 Prize Pool

The EMEA Masters Winter 2025 prize pool is relatively modest compared to previous EMEA Masters tournaments. The total prize pool is €40,000, distributed as follows:

• 1st place: €16,000
• 2nd place: €8,000
• 3rd-4th place: €4,000
• 5th-8th place: €2,000

This prize pool may be explained by the fact that the Winter Split is a new addition, requiring a complete format and prize pool restructuring for EMEA Masters. In 2024, the Spring Split had a prize pool of €75,000, while the Summer Split reached €150,000.

It is possible that the prize pool for the other splits will be adjusted to accommodate the new Winter Split, but there is also a chance that the current prize distribution will remain unchanged. If that happens, it could have a positive impact on the semi-professional scene, providing more opportunities for up-and-coming teams.

What to Expect from the EMEA Masters Winter 2025?

The tournament holds great significance for all teams, as A-Tier rosters are always hungry for victory. For them, every tournament is another step toward their ultimate dream—becoming a professional player and making it into the main roster of their dream team.

Moreover, this tournament plays an important role in the development of League of Legends esports. The more competitions of various levels exist, the more opportunities arise for young talents to shine, while also increasing the overall popularity of the discipline.

EMEA Masters Winter 2025 promises to be an intense and thrilling event. The participation of a high-profile team like Los Ratones will not only attract more viewers but also motivate other teams. After all, defeating a well-known and strong opponent is not just a matter of prestige but also a major milestone in any player's career.

EMEA Masters Winter 2025 2025 Betting

Esports, just like traditional sports, makes time stand still and sets hearts racing. Watching League of Legends tournaments brings an unforgettable rush of emotions.

If you enjoy thrilling experiences, the excitement of competition, and taking risks, we invite you to place a bet on your favorite team’s victory in the upcoming tournament. It will make the games even more exciting and emotionally charged!

Not into taking risks? No problem—just sit back, relax, and enjoy watching the best teams in the European league compete in an intense battle. And may the team you support triumph at EMEA Masters Winter 2025!