Dplus Kia swept Karmine Corp 3–0 to claim the League of Legends championship at the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Paris. The result headlined a busy week for the multi-title event, which also crowned winners in Free Fire and the MLBB Women’s Invitational, while the Dota 2 grand final remained unresolved.
Dplus Kia Claims League of Legends Crown
The South Korean organization closed out the best-of-five League of Legends final with a clean sweep over France’s Karmine Corp, securing the EWC title in Paris. The victory punctuated a dominant run through the bracket and delivered one of the week’s most anticipated results.
Busy Week Across EWC Titles
Beyond League of Legends, the Esports World Cup concluded additional competitions, including Free Fire and the MLBB Women’s Invitational. As of publication, the Dota 2 grand final was still pending, leaving one of the event’s flagship titles without a champion to end the week.
Why It Matters for Crypto and Web3
Esports continues to intersect with crypto and Web3 through digital collectibles, fan engagement tools, and experimentation around blockchain-enabled gaming economies. Large-scale events like the EWC draw global attention from digital-native audiences, a demographic that has shown early adoption of on-chain assets and gaming integrations. While the Paris competition focused on top-tier competitive play, its scale highlights the ongoing convergence between esports and emerging Web3 infrastructure.
What to Watch Next
Attention now turns to the completion of the Dota 2 bracket and any follow-on developments across the remaining EWC schedule. Stakeholders in Web3 gaming will be watching whether future events deepen integrations with blockchain-based fan experiences and digital asset rewards.