The list of participants for the South America League 2025 - Stage 1 has finally been revealed, and the intrigue surrounding the tournament lineup has already stirred the community. Five partner teams and three affiliated teams are joined by two squads that made it through regional qualifiers. How will their fates unfold against the established leaders of the region?

This season promises to be particularly exciting due to the unpredictability of the participant lineup. Newcomers like ENX and LOS have already shown surprising results in the qualifiers, and their progress could significantly alter the usual balance of power.

How ENX and LOS Made It to the South America League 2025

The South America League 2025 remains a crucial stage for the region's teams. To reach the main stage of the tournament, ENX and LOS had to overcome numerous obstacles. They participated in the SAL 2025 - Challenger Series, where they faced 7 invited teams and 9 teams that passed the qualifying rounds.

ENX started in the group with a 3-1 record, but after losing their first playoff match, they fell to the lower bracket. From there, they made an impressive run to the grand final, not only securing a slot at SAL - Stage 1 but also defeating their main rivals. LOS, on the other hand, dominated the upper bracket and awaited their opponent in the decisive match.

The group stage of SAL 2025 - Challenger Series was a battleground of intense clashes. LOS confidently emerged from the group with a 3-0 result, while ENX lost to LOS 0:2 but managed to take revenge in the tournament final. The grand final ended 2:0 in favor of ENX, which was a surprise to many.

The full list of participants for SAL 2025 - Stage 1 now looks as follows:

• FURIA
• w7m
• FaZe
• Liquid
• LOUD
• 9z
• Black Dragon
• NIP
• LOS
• ENX

This season promises to be one of the most thrilling in the tournament's history. The participation of young and ambitious teams like ENX and LOS brings fresh dynamics to the established order. For some, it's a chance to prove their superiority; for others, an opportunity to showcase themselves on the big stage.