Preface: The S15 season matches have officially begun, and I believe the vast majority of players have been following the recent competitions closely, while major regions have entered their off-seasons. Recently, the officials announced the Nirvana World Championship, sparking widespread discussion among players and giving some eliminated teams a period of respite. As the competition draws nearer, the organizers have officially released the event schedule. After the group draw, it seems the LPL teams may face total defeat, likely becoming playthings for the LCK. The championship is highly probable to be won by the DK team, as their lineup is world-class, and their failure to qualify feels like a deliberate move by LCK.

LOL Nirvana World Championship Death Group

Most players still pay close attention to League of Legends. As an esports game, it has grown to its current scale over ten years, which is truly impressive. This season brought major changes, including the addition of the Nirvana World Championship, which sparked much debate among players. Since the announcement, everyone has been discussing the final schedule and groupings. This new event features eight teams in total. Once the draw was completed, it immediately triggered heated discussions online, as the top-level China-Korea clashes in the death group promised thrilling matchups.

First, let's look at Death Group A, which includes JDG, DK, WBG, and DFM. All these teams have previously competed at the World Championship and have considerable popularity, especially DFM, known as the "Ryze Ruler" team, which many fans recognize. This time, they will face LPL teams, possibly setting a new record for the fastest match. It feels like all the strong teams are concentrated in Group A. JDG, DK, and WBG all have the potential to compete at Worlds, particularly DK. If it weren't for Gen.G's tricks, DK would have definitely qualified.

Group B teams are relatively weaker: BFX, NIP, NS, and MVKE. Most likely, teams from LPL and LCK will advance. After the schedule release, the opening match was very exciting. The clash between JDG and DK, both ranked fifth in their regions, featured top-tier mid laners Scout and Showmaker, guaranteeing high-quality gameplay. The BO3 round-robin format allows only two teams to advance per group. The most probable qualifiers are JDG, DK, NIP, and BFX, though WBG’s form might improve. However, based on previous performance, WBG is unlikely to reach the knockout stage.

Since the schedule announcement, attention on the death group has been intense. Many players joked that it feels more like the Icelandic showdown of "Who is the District King," with some even calling it the District King Championship. Unfortunately, this competition does not have offline matches and can only be watched online, likely due to the short timeframe. The entire event will crown a champion within a week, making the schedule very tight. Barring surprises, DK should secure a spot in the finals, with JDG or other teams possibly joining. The champion is hard to predict.

Goodbye Thoughts

When the event was first announced, everyone called it the Nirvana World Championship, but now it has become the District King Championship. The excitement level remains at its peak, especially with some world champion players involved. After the death group was revealed, one of the three top teams is sure to be eliminated. The Japanese team is grouped with two LPL teams, making every match in Group A extremely thrilling.

What do all of you viewers think about this situation?