The winners of China (LPL), Europe (EU LCS), Korea (LCK), North America (NA LCS), Taiwan/Hong Kong/Macau (LMS) and Vietnam (VCS) will qualify for the Group Stage as the region's first seed.The winners of Brazil (CBLOL), Commonwealth of Independent States (LCL), Japan (LJL), Latin America North (LLN), Latin America South (CLS), Oceania (OPL), Southeast Asia (SEA Tour) and Turkey (TCL) will qualify for the Play-In Stage.24 teams from professional leagues will qualify for the event.