Latest League of Legends betting trends for 2025
The League of Legends betting market stands near its all-time high in 2025. Across regions, esports fans are posting record volumes. In North America, LoL still sits at the top as the most wagered-on esports title. In the first half of the year, LoL and CS2 together made up 83% of all global esports betting handle. Liquidity looks deeper than a year ago, with over $11 billion placed on League of Legends and Valorant combined in 2024.
Most of the action still clusters around a small set of top teams and marquee tournaments. More menu variety and quicker live pricing are pushing the curve higher. The landscape keeps shifting, pulling in both long-time gamers and curious traditional sports fans.
Star teams drive most of the handle
Attention in League of Legends tends to center on the elite. Two names keep coming up, Team Liquid and G2 Esports, leading both Western and global markets. From match-winner bets to intricate map handicaps, their fixtures dominate site betting traffic. Interest in G2 is enormous across Europe, and it shows in volume. Team Liquid’s matches often see wagering volumes between $155 million and $163 million each season.
Their steadier, pressure-tested style makes them a go-to for live plays and outright tickets. In 2025, that trend shows no sign of fading. Even in group stages, games involving those squads routinely attract two to three times the market handle of lesser-known teams. That often means quicker odds movement and more pressure on operators to keep lines efficient.
Live markets and broader menus are driving growth
Momentum-based betting is surging in League of Legends. Live and in-play bets on kills, objectives, and next map outcomes have jumped by at least 40% year-on-year. Bettors want more options: props for individual players, futures on tournament outcomes, and map-specific results now outpace traditional match winner bets on some sites. The introduction of bet builders for esports means a fan can create combos like "first turret + most kills + team to win" in real time.
Operators report that map and prop markets have roughly doubled in volume since mid-2023. The sportsbook product is shifting because of it. With better real-time data from Riot, sportsbooks update odds faster and keep live markets open for longer, even as the game swings back and forth in under five minutes. As a result, betting activity is heaviest during high volatility stages and clutch plays appear to drive substantial spikes in total handle
Crossover bettors and a shifting map
A new audience is fueling League of Legends betting: traditional sports fans looking for new action. There is overlap between those betting on football, basketball, and LoL, especially on platforms integrating both. In North America, almost 53% of League of Legends bettors now also have active accounts betting on major US sports. Europe and Oceania reflect similar behavior, with an even stronger tilt into CS2 and Valorant. That’s increasing wagering on LoL tournaments outside traditional esports hubs.
Operators say they are promoting League of Legends matches to general sports customers with homepage placements and targeted bonuses. Regular schedules and more predictable start times help. With strong data support from Riot, operators report LoL games are easier to price with dynamic odds. Monthly active LoL betting accounts in North America are, as of August 2025, at a record high: nearly 1.6 million across regulated markets.
What to watch through the rest of 2025
Market liquidity looks set to hold through the final months of the calendar. A busier tournament slate, including more regional and play-in events, is feeding both pre-match and live action. Operators are widening prop menus around objectives such as "first Baron" and "next team to take an inhibitor." More books are offering cashout and mid-game edit features to mirror momentum swings. Expect Team Liquid, G2, and a few upstarts from Asia to draw the biggest share of handle heading into Worlds. Data suggests October and November could bring a peak in average stake size as higher rollers hunt playoff upsets and chase MVP markets. Sportsbooks will likely lean harder into cross-marketing between League of Legends and traditional sports as the World Championship approaches.
League of Legends betting offers genuine excitement, but any form of gambling should be approached responsibly. Set clear limits, always keep track of your spend, and never bet more than you can afford to lose. Esports markets can be unpredictable and losses can build up quickly. If you start to feel uncomfortable or betting stops being enjoyable, take a break or seek support. Play safe and keep your experience positive throughout the 2025 season and beyond.