The World Championship is the pinnacle of LoL Esports competition, in which the top teams from nine regions compete for the world champion title; the tournament runs September 23 - November 2.
Riot Games has announced that LINKIN PARK will be the performing artist for the 2024 League of Legends World Championship Anthem, “Heavy Is The Crown.”
“It’s been an amazing experience partnering with Riot to bring this anthem to the global League of Legends community,” said Mike Shinoda of LINKIN PARK. “The song is a real highlight of this new era for us, harnessing our signature sound and infusing it with fresh energy. We’re so excited for players and fans to experience this!”
“The Worlds anthem is the music moment that League players look forward to the most each year, and it has become a highly coveted fixture in music across the world,” said Maria Egan, Global Head of Music at Riot Games. “As the band embarks on this exciting new chapter, we’re honored to partner with them for the 2024 anthem. The lyrics for ‘Heavy Is The Crown’ perfectly capture the narrative for this year’s Worlds and they are a powerful companion to the themes of our music video.”
The League of Legends World Championship, also known as Worlds, is the pinnacle of LoL Esports competition in which the top teams from nine regions compete for the world champion title. Held after the culmination of the regular season in a different host region each year, qualified teams from professional leagues around the world participate in the tournament, which stretches across three months. Worlds is the most widely viewed and followed esports tournament, and the 2023 Worlds Finals became the most-watched Esports event of all time.
The League of Legends World Championship takes place September 23 - November 2.
Check out the music video for “Heavy Is The Crown”:
Source: Riot Games