Brawl Stars Championship 2025 LCQ: Groups Announced Ahead of $50K Event

Who will rise to the challenge, and which regions will deliver under pressure? With the Brawl Stars Championship 2025 World Finals drawing near, Supercell has revealed the groups for the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), the final gateway for teams aiming to secure their spot. Taking place at the Brasil Game Show in São Paulo from October 10–12, the LCQ carries a $50,000 prize pool and, more importantly, the last four tickets to the $1 million World Finals.

Sixteen teams from across the globe earned their entry here through monthly qualifiers, the most grueling pathway in the Brawl Stars competitive calendar. For some, it’s redemption after falling short earlier in the season. For others, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make their mark on the world stage.

Brawl Stars Championship 2025 LCQ Groups

The Brawl Stars Championship LCQ field has been split into four groups of four, seeded through Supercell’s power rankings, which reflect each team’s performance throughout 2025. The balance creates intriguing clashes across regions and sets the tone for one of the most competitive LCQs to date.

• Group A: Inner Circle (EMEA), Crazy Raccoon (APAC), LOR (China), Revenant XSpark (APAC)
• Group B: Reply Totem (EMEA), NAVI (APAC), Upcore Esports (APAC), Chapter of Happiness (China)
• Group C: Xperion NXT (EMEA), Rival Esports (APAC), Toxic Lotus (China), Casa Brawl (SA)
• Group D: Papara Supermassive (EMEA), BC Gaming SA (SA), STMN (NA), Synchronic Gaming (APAC)

The format has not yet been revealed, though previous editions used a round-robin group stage with the top two advancing into knockout play.

Among the early favorites, Crazy Raccoon stands out. The Japanese squad finished second in the 2024 World Finals, narrowly missing the title against EMEA’s HMBLE. Entering Group A, they are expected to lead but will face challenges from Inner Circle, an ambitious EMEA newcomer, and Revenant XSpark, a team with consistent APAC performances.

Group B could be the most unpredictable. Reply Totem, one of EMEA’s most tactically disciplined squads, will go up against NAVI, a roster backed by strong fan support and years of international experience. For Upcore Esports and Chapter of Happiness, the group presents a chance to prove themselves on the global stage.

In Group D, North America’s STMN Esports will try to hold regional pride against EMEA’s Papara Supermassive and South America’s BC Gaming. Historically, North American teams have struggled to break into the top tiers at Worlds, making this group a crucial test of NA’s strength in 2025. For beginners learning this game can be challenging, following the Brawl Stars Guide will help them to upgrade their skills faster.

Brawl Stars Championship 2025 LCQ Prize Pool

Beyond the immediate prize pool of $50,000, the LCQ offers entry into the Brawl Stars Championship 2025 World Finals, which carries a $1 million prize pool. Every team that qualifies for the World Finals is guaranteed a minimum of $15,000 in prize money, while the rest share the LCQ prize as follows:

• 5th–8th place: $6,000 each
• 9th–12th place: $4,000 each
• 13th–16th place: $2,500 each

The jump in stakes is enormous. For context, teams that fail to qualify leave with at most $6,000, but those who advance lock in more than double that, plus a chance at the ultimate prize.

The 2025 World Finals will bring together 16 teams: the 12 already qualified directly through monthly events and the four that will emerge from São Paulo. While Supercell hasn’t disclosed the venue, the tournament is scheduled for November. Last year, the Finals took place in Helsinki, Finland, where HMBLE (EMEA) claimed the crown.

Statistically, EMEA remains the powerhouse region, having produced four world champions in the past five years. However, APAC and China have steadily gained ground, with Crazy Raccoon’s 2024 run proving that the gap is narrowing. South America and North America, meanwhile, are fighting to turn consistency into championships, with STMN and BC Gaming representing their regions’ strongest hopes.

The LCQ isn’t just about which four teams qualify; it’s about momentum. Those who come through this final test often enter Worlds sharper than their directly qualified counterparts, battle-hardened by high-pressure matches. If history repeats, one of these LCQ squads could very well push deep into the knockout rounds in November.

The stage is now set. São Paulo will decide who claims the last seats at the table, and with the stakes this high, no region can afford a misstep.