EMEA Masters Quarterfinals: KCB, ZNT, GK, IJCI, TP, HRTS, LR & SUP Face Off

EMEA Masters Quarterfinals: The Journey to Glory

The Quarterfinals of the EMEA Masters 2025 are sure to deliver some of the most thrilling matches in League of Legends esports. The stage is set higher now, and the top teams in the region will face each other in a best-of-five (Bo5) format for a shot at the semifinals. A rundown of the top matches and what can be expected follows.

Matchups and Key Insights

Karmine Corp Blue (KCB) vs. ZennIT (ZNT) – 6:00 PM EET

5:00 PM CET (Central European Time)

4:00 PM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

12:00 PM ET (Eastern Time, US)

9:00 AM PT (Pacific Time, US)

Karmine Corp Blue, the most dominant team ever in EMEA Masters history, faces a must-win situation against ZennIT. KCB, with their past experience of going deep into the tournaments, are favored to emerge victorious but have been showing resilience throughout the group stage. The fight should be intense as both sides strive to stay in the competition.

Geekay Esports (GK) vs. Ici Japon Corp (IJCI) – 6:00 PM EET

5:00 PM CET (Central European Time)

4:00 PM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

12:00 PM ET (Eastern Time, US)

9:00 AM PT (Pacific Time, US)

Geekay Esports has been a rising force all tournament long, demonstrating expertise in strategy and controlling one-on-one play. Standing in their way are Ici Japon Corp, a team whose push-every-button style will challenge any team. The meeting of these two teams promises to be an explosive battle, with both sides eager to break through to the win.

Team Phantasma (TP) vs. Los Heretics (HRTS) – 6:00 PM EET

5:00 PM CET (Central European Time)

4:00 PM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

12:00 PM ET (Eastern Time, US)

9:00 AM PT (Pacific Time, US)

Los Heretics enters the quarterfinals as one of the favorites, but Team Phantasma has been a surprise package this year. Both teams have been showing flexibility and dynamic approaches, so this game is bound to be one of the closest in the playoffs.

Los Ratones (LR) vs. Papara SuperMassive (SUP) – 6:00 PM EET

5:00 PM CET (Central European Time)

4:00 PM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

12:00 PM ET (Eastern Time, US)

9:00 AM PT (Pacific Time, US)

Los Ratones have been picking up momentum throughout the tournament, but they face a tall order in Papara SuperMassive. Susceptible to controlled macro play and careful engagements, SUP is a team best suited for pressuring matches. Can Los Ratones spring the upset?

What's at Stake?

The EMEA Masters is the proving ground for fresh faces, and a strong performance in the quarterfinals can propel teams to regional greatness. With a place in the much-sought-after semifinals on the line, each game will be intense and highly competitive.

Where to Watch

Fans can catch all the action live on popular streaming sites, including Twitch and YouTube, with instant analysis and real-time commentary from esports experts.

Tune in as the EMEA Masters Quarterfinals go head-to-head to bring a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.