This article has been prepared by John “TheEsportsPlug” George, an esports daily fantasy player, bettor, and former professional poker player.

The World Championship is upon us once again, and as is tradition, it’s time for the Power Rankings. With teams coming from all around the globe with play styles ranging from Funplus Phoenix to Splyce and legacies ranging from SKT to Mammoth, it’s time we sat down and had a good hard look at who and what these teams are.

I think it’s hard to argue this isn’t the most talented group of teams we’ve ever had at a World Championship. There are so many storylines to follow and so many unknowns to be revealed. It just a great time to be a League of Legends fan.

Around the world, hopes are high in Europe after an MSI victory. NA finds a diamond in the rough and some plucky underdogs after a terrible home split. Korea returns to form ready to avenge their underwhelming 2018 campaign. China sends over two teams that might even be better than their reigning world champions. In the emerging regions we find seven-year veterans and superteams, fearless young rookies and globetrotters who have made their way home.

But who is primed to lift the Summoners Cup? Continue reading Plug’s World Championships Power Rankings →