The most intense, unique amateur League of Legends tournament is back! Red Bull Solo Q is returning for 2023, bringing a whole new take on the classic LoL formula, and giving everyone a chance to take part. This edition will be taking place alongside the 2023 Mid-Season Invitational in London this May.
**What is Red Bull Solo Q?**
Red Bull Solo Q takes the familiar elements of competitive League and turns them on their head to create the ultimate 1v1 matchup. Taking place on Howling Abyss, the one lane ARAM map, players have three different win conditions they can fulfill to take the victory: last hitting 100 minions, destroying the enemy tower, or scoring the first takedown of their opponent. Matches can be won or lost in the blink of an eye, leading to incredible matches
This will be the fourth edition of Red Bull Solo Q since the tournament started in 2020, and Riot has been along for the ride since the beginning. The 2022 edition of Red Bull Solo Q took place alongside the League of Legends World Championship in New York, giving players a chance to see the Group Stage in person between their matches. Ahilleas "SneakyLemon" Natsis took the top spot after a series of clutch wins, followed by utter domination in the semis and a 4-2 win record in the final with his performance helped secure him a spot on Greek Legends League team Zerolag Esports for the 2023 season.
**How do I take part?**
Red Bull Solo Q 2023 is open to all players, with national and international tournaments taking place to pick out the best of the best from around the world. Six international tournaments will take place on the EUW, NA, LAN, and LAS servers on the following dates:
EUW #1 - April 30
EUW #2 - May 7
NA #1 - April 29
NA #2 - May 6
LAN - April 30
LAS - May 7
Winners of the regional online qualifiers will travel to the Red Bull Gaming Sphere in London to compete with the Red Bull Solo Q national champions in an exciting group stage and playoff bracket at the Red Bull Solo Q World Finals.
**What are the rules for Red Bull Solo Q?**
- The international qualifiers are taking place online on FACEIT.
- Everyone may participate in each of the qualifiers in the Qualifier
Stage.
- An unlimited number of participants can sign up to each qualifier.
- Each match is decided by a list of win conditions as described in the
following: Securing the first takedown; Be the first to get a creep score of 100 (100 cs); or, Destroying the first turret
- Every participant should take screenshots of their win. In case both
participants are sending in different match results, you are required
to provide proof of your victory.
- See [here][1] for further rules
[1]: https://win.gs/SoloQRegionals
**The World Final**
All 24 qualifier winners will then be invited to the Red Bull Solo Q 2023 World Final, taking place in London on May 18-19, right alongside MSI 2023. Day 1 will be dedicated to the Group Stage, while Day 2 will see the best of the best battling in the Playoffs to decide a victor on a tournament-only version of the Howling Abyss map. The finalists will get the chance to check out MSI for themselves as it happens, all while competing for a prize pool of €10,000.
Ready to test your might against the world in 1v1 LoL battles? Sign up for a qualifier today and see if you have what it takes to make it to the Red Bull Solo Q 2023 World Final!
