Indeed, we’re slowly headed to the next international event for League of Legends. According to a report published by a South Korean journalist, it’s likely that the event is headed to South Korea. Read on as we take a closer look below at the MSI 2022 Venue!
Indeed, this is no surprise. Considering the intense popularity of LoL in South Korea – this is great news. Accordingly, reports have the venue of Busan to celebrate the incredible international event in the coming months.
What’s more? This is the first time an international event will be hosted in South Korea.
For those unaware, MSI, or the Mid-Seasonal Invitational, is an event which all regions compete to qualify for. Indeed, the best of each region will compete for international domination in preparation for Worlds 2022 – with prize and seeding points on the line!
Credits: LoL Esports Flickr
At this point in time, an offline event should be expected to host a live audience, and the community is optimistic. Otherwise, the threat of an offline event are possible health effects which could affect scheduling and matches – hopefully this doesn’t happen.
Following the conclusion of the regular LCK Spring Split, we have some time to reflect before the Playoffs. Specifically, the LCK Spring Viewership 2022 was incredible, crushing other regions. Read on as we highlight the statistics below!
LCK Spring Viewership 2022 – Crushing Other Regions
Before we carry on, we’d like to credit Esports Charts for making the statistics publically available.
In terms of viewership, peak and average are terms often used. Accordingly, while average will give you the steady flow of viewership, peaks offer insight into the potential viewership attainable.
Bearing this in mind, it’s a great metric to understand popularity for esports.
Indeed, the LCK Spring 2022 event scored a 827,466 Peak Viewers – incredible stuff and we haven’t even reached the Playoffs yet. To show how impressive this is, let’s compare some of the most popular regions:
LCK Spring 2022 – 827,466 Peak Viewers
LCS Spring 2022 – 230,744 Peak Viewers
LPL Spring 2022 – 144,448 Peak Viewers
LEC Spring 2022 – 527,567 Peak Viewers
Credits: LoL
As you can tell, the LCK is only comparable to the LEC, while the others trail behind.
This is further testament to South Korea being the top region for competitive League of Legends – let’s see how the Playoffs handle themselves!
Following the exciting LCK Spring Split, we’re ready for the Playoffs! Indeed, as one of the most entertaining and competitive League of Legends franchises, the region has delivered on its promises. Read on as we provide all the necessary viewership details you need to enjoy the LCK Spring Playoffs 2022!
Event Background
For those unaware, the LCK celebrates the highest level of competitive League of Legends in all of South Korea. Heading into the 2022 season, the region still stood as one of the best in the world, with DWG KIA placing second at Worlds 2021.
Anyways, the first leg of the season included the Spring Split. With the 10 franchised teams going at it once again, the stakes were clear. After two months of competition, only the top 6 would progress to compete at the Playoffs event.
Here they would have a shot at the prize pool of โฉ375,000,000 and the single seed towards MSI 2022, together with Championship Points to help with seeding later on in the season.
Without further delay, here are your 6 seeded teams:
#1 – T1
#2 – Gen.G
#3 – DWG KIA
#4 – DRX
#5 – Kwangdong Freecs
#6 – Fredit BRION
Running from 23rd March to 2nd April, the competition looks to take place Offline with a live audience should everything be ideal.
The format is relatively simple. All six teams have been seeded into a single elimination bracket as described below:
Quarterfinals
DWG KIA vs Fredit BRION
DRX vs Kwangdong Freecs
Semifinals
T1 vs TBD
Gen.G vs TBD
Finals
TBD vs TBD
By being single-elimination, teams only have one shot to progress or pack their bags. All matches will be BO5, noting that the first place team, T1, will have the advantage of choosing who they face at the Semifinal stage.
Schedule for the LCK Spring Playoffs 2022 (GMT+1)
Considering how short the event is, feel free to find the entire schedule listed below:
Quarterfinals
DWG KIA vs Fredit BRION (21:00)
DRX vs Kwangdong Freecs (21:00
The 2022 LCK Spring Playoffs begin on Wed. March 23rd!
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In terms of predictions, the best way to look forward is by looking at the past Spring Split standings for these 6 teams:
T1 (18-0)
Gen.G (15-3)
DWG KIA (11-7)
DRX (11-7)
Kwangdong (8-10)
Fredit BRION (8-10)
It’s quite clear what the story is for this event. Accordingly, the favourites of T1 look to steamroll the competition in the coming days.
Credits: LCK
Otherwise, can anyone stop them?
Indeed, the team in the best position to do so would have to be Gen.G. Intense preparation for a possible Grand Final is their best bet to try shut down T1’s superstars.
Further down the standings, it’s unclear which of the remaining four teams will manage to make a deep run at this incredible competition event. It would be exciting to see one or two upsets by the teams many would consider underdogs in this story.
After an intense Spring regular season, the LCK is ready for the Playoffs. Accordingly, the top 6 have earned a spot at the LCK Playoffs. Read on as we discuss the LCK Spring Playoffs 2022 Seeds below!
Concluding last weekend, the LCK Spring season concluded. It all boiled down to the final matches, with the likes of Kwangdong and Fredit managing to edge through. Here are your top 6 teams below:
#1 – T1 (18-0)
#2 – Gen.G (15-3)
#3 – DWG KIA (11-7)
#4 – DRX (11-7)
#5 – Kwangdong Freecs (8-10)
#6 – Fredit BRION (8-10)
Wow – T1 did it. They managed to pull off a perfect score after the regular season. Head and shoulders above the rest, they are definitely the favourites for the Playoffs.
Otherwise, we have some of the top organizations heading to these Playoffs. Here is how they seed into the Bracket depending on the rankings:
The 2022 LCK Spring Playoffs begin on Wed. March 23rd!
Indeed, it’s been three years since an LCK event fielded an offline audience. However, that all changes with the LCK Spring Finals 2022. Accordingly, we have all the details as announced in a recent press release by Riot Games – read on to learn more!
LCK Spring Finals 2022 Details – Rising Excitement
Credits: Riot Games
Bearing this in mind – this is massive news! Here’s what Lee Jung-Hoon, secretary general of the LCK,, had to say about the choice of venue; KINTEX:
We decided to host the finals at KINTEX this year, because as we look towards the next 10 years of the LCK, we wanted to pay tribute to the players, the fans, and the teams from those 10 years.
Credits: Inven Global – Lee Jung-hoon Secretary General LCK
Indeed, and what a way to return to the live stage.
Credits: Riot Games
Specifically, the LCK 2022 Spring Playoffs look to kick off on the 23rd March. With the top teams in the LCK competing for regional dominance, there’s everything to play for – prize and a seed at the MSI later on this year!
Yet, Riot Games has thought of everything. Any team that can’t make it to the offline venue will be provided an online environment to help the competition carry on smoothly.
Indeed, as of right now, the LCS Spring 2022 is in full swing. Accordingly, the Cloud9 LCS Roster 2022 sit on top of the standings. Bearing this in mind, nobody expects changes to the roster. However, the organization has just signed a substitute player – read on to learn below!
Cloud9 LCS Roster 2022 – Prepared for Changes
I want to thank @Cloud9 for this chance to join the team again. @JackEtienne was also gracious enough to give me permission for any team to reach out to me anytime about opportunities to play in LCS. Happy to be back and I'll do my best! https://t.co/IGMi8cIw0D
Heading into Week 7, Cloud9 are sitting on top of the standings with an 11-2 record. Out of the blue, with no foreshadowing, they’ve signed the substitute of Dennis “Svenskeren” Johnsen.
Bearing this in mind, the following is the full Cloud9 roster:
Park “Summit” Woo-tae – Top
Robert “Blaber” Huang – Jungle
Ibrahim “Fudge” Allami – Mid
Kim “Berserker” Min-cheol – Bot
Kim “Winsome” Dong-keon – Support
Dennis “Svenskeren” Johnsen – Jungle (Substitute)
Accordingly, this decision makes sense. Signing the talented player, former Evil Geniuses player, Cloud9 are preparing for any health issues/travel issues which could arise for the LCS Spring Playoffs. Also, the player is a former Cloud9 player from two years ago!
Credits: Riot Games
Indeed, apart from this, the youngster has several victories under his belt and could maybe find his way on the active roster in the future.
Anyways, Cloud9 are primed for victory at the Playoffs. Here’s the record they’re improving on:
Following the near completion of the LPL Spring 2022 regular season, we’re ready for the playoffs! However, considering the state of the region, there is some concern. Specifically, Riot Games has just announced the switch to online competition for the upcoming event – read on to learn more below!
LPL Spring 2022 Playoffs – Keeping it Safe
Accordingly, here is the following Tweet from LPL which you need to keep in mind:
To reiterate, teams will be playing remotely from select arenas for the upcoming Spring Playoffs event.
Furthermore, the Spring season is still happening – we’re into the final week of competition. Here are the top 7 teams currently as the standings are:
#1 – Victory Five
#2 – Royal Never Give Up
#3 – Weibo Gaming
#4 – JD Gaming
#5 – EDward Gaming
#6 – LNG Esports
#7 – Top Esports
#8 – Rare Atom
#9 – Bilibili Gaming
#10 – Oh My God
Credits: LPL
Currently, the dates and specific format of the Playoffs event haven’t arrived yet. Heading into this final week, teams will be fighting to make it into the top 10 in order to make it to the Spring Playoffs event!
It’s been quite some time since the LCS enjoyed a live crowd. Accordingly, with things looking better , we have news that the LCS Spring Playoffs 2022 will feature a crowd once again! Read on as we discuss this huge announcement below!
Specifically, here’s a quote from the Riot Games press release:
Now, fans will once again add their voices to these epic moments, elevating them with the cheers, gasps and chants from the stands that we all love (well, maybe not the ward kill celebrations).
Next week, weโll provide more information on the LCS Spring Finals, including what attendees can expect at NRG Stadium. Until then, welcome back to the LCS. Weโve missed you!
The health and safety of players, staff, and fans are our top priority. We want to keep butts in seats (thanks, Flowers!), and in order to do so, there are some ground rules for attendees.
This will definitely help contribute to that magical atmosphere which the community loves. Specifcally, we can’t wait to catch the action with the Playoffs taking place as soon as 2nd April.
Yes, while the LEC franchised league might be the highest level of competition in Europe for LoL, there’s more to it. Accordingly, Riot Games celebrates regional competition with multiple smaller leagues. Indeed, it looks to unite them once again via the EU Masters Spring 2022 – read on to learn more!
As you can tell, these are all the smaller leagues in the continent combined into one.
Held every year, such events show Riot Games’ commitment to fostering competition at every single level possible. Bearing this in mind, we’ll be sure to provide more viewership details in order to fully enjoy the event!
Considering the state of global health, players need to be careful with regards to staying safe. However, this seems to be the case for the Liiv SANDBOX LCK Roster for this week. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the team has has to make a severe temporary roster change – read on to learn more!
Accordingly, the roster has been hit with the health problem. Specifically, the likes of both head coaches and 4 players from the active roster are unable to attend this week’s competition due to health reasons.
Bearing this in mind, the organization has announced the following roster for this week of the LCK Spring 2022 event:
As you can tell, both highlighted players have been added from the SANDBOX Challengers team, while secondary players from the active roster are also filling up the role.
Currently sitting in 8th, the organization’s chances of reaching the Spring Playoffs are very slim. Especially considering this emergency change, it’s very unlikely they’ll manage to reach Freecs in 6th place – yet all they need are 2 victories!
