There’s a lot going for the LEC this season. Accordingly, apart from an exciting new split, we’ve just heard news regarding the LEC 2023 Seasonal Finals venue. Read on as we discuss the press release from Riot Games below!
Yes, it’s rather early. For those unaware, the LEC Seasonal Finals is usually the final event of the season. Indeed, as the final event before Worlds, it’s the last opportunity for teams to earn seeds. As you can imagine, there’s a tonne of an excitement for such an event.
Over the past few years, Riot Games has consistently hosted LEC events at their Berlin Studio. However, things are changing for this event:
This year, we wanted to give our community a sneak peak at what we have in store for our 2023 LEC Season Finals by revealing the location for the event earlier than ever before.
We’re beyond thrilled to announce that we’ll be hosting our crown jewel event at the spectacular Sud de France Arena in Montpellier, in the Occitanie region!
For those unaware, titles such as MOBAs have a tonne of in-game items and perks which players aren’t allowed to use at the highest level to keep things level. Accordingly,this weekend the likes of Team Vitality LEC Perkz seemed to cross the line – read on to learn about this piece of news below!
Accordingly, this past weekend saw the start of the 2023 LEC Winter Split. Indeed, the best in Europe went head to head. One of the matches involved Fnatic matching up against Team Vitality.
In the patch, the Team Vitality player Luka “Perkz” Perkovic seemed to have equipped a disallowed rune – Waterwalking.
Currently prohibited in pro play, the community only realized after the match was complete as it didn’t seem to have any effect. Bearing this in mind, the only ‘punishment’ administered was a fine, rather than demanding a rematch in any way.
Credits: Riot Games
Indeed, such decisions can be controversial, but the community seems to be on board with this. It’s essential to keep all the professional players in check and make sure that the rules are respected.
Otherwise, we’ll stay up to date with the LEC as it progresses!
Heading into this season, the LEC is trialling a new format. Accordingly, LEC Esports 2023 will feature a new Winter Split. Bearing this in mind, the community was confused with regards to seeding for international events. Bearing this in mind, Riot Games just clarified the issue – read on to learn more!
Indeed, for those unaware, MSI and Worlds are the international events for League of Legends.
Correspondingly, qualifying for these events is usually at the tail end of two splits – Spring (MSI) and Summer (Worlds). Accordingly, all regions exercise the format of Spring and Summer to line up with these events.
Anyways, with a Winter Split for this year’s LEC, many questions were posed. Here’s what Riot Games clarified for qualification for MSI and Worlds.
MSI Qualifications – Winner of Spring Split (first seed) + Winner of the Winter Split (second seed). If one team wins both splits, Championship Points will determine second seed. If multiple teams have same points, placement at Spring Split decides.
Credits; Riot Games
Worlds Qualification – three slots at Worlds, one slot at World Qualifying Series. Winner and Runner-up at LEC Season Finals decides first and second seeds. Other parameters – team winning all three splits is qualified directly.
For a more detailed description of everything you need to know for LEC 2023, feel free to visit the press release here.
With many League of Legends regions kicking off the competition, there’s a lot to pick from across multiple franchised leagues. Accordingly, North American LoL is looking to take things up a notch this year starting next week – read on as we preview how to watch the LCS Spring 2023 event below!
Overall, the North American LCS is late to the party compared to other regions to kick off their first split. Notably, this is the 12th season of the LCS.
Regardless, the event hosted by Riot Games looks to entertain one of the most popular regions in LoL esports. Hosted offline in Los Angeles, USA, the event will take place from 26th January to 17th March.
Here, with $200,000 on the line, the following franchised teams will compete:
100 Thieves
Cloud9
Counter Logic Gaming
Dignitas
Evil Geniuses
FlyQuest
Golden Guardians
Immortals
Team Liquid
TSM
Apart from the prize on the line, do note that the top 2 teams will qualify for the international Mid-Season Invitational. Read on as we discuss the format and schedule below.
Format
In summary, the format is remaining relatively unchanged from prior seasons.
Accordingly, the first stage will involve a Group Stage. More specifically, a double round robin will take place meaning that teams will face one another a total of twice – a total of 18 matches each which are all BO1.
From this stage, teams progress based on their performances, with only the top 6 moving on to the Playoffs:
1-4th seeded into the Semifinals
5-6th seeded into Losers’ Round 1
Once in the Playoffs, teams will have to compete in the double elimination bracket where all matches are BO5.
For those unaware, a double elimination implies that those in the Winners’ bracket (1-4 seeds) can afford one loss to be dropped into the Losers’ bracket. Once here, an additional loss results in elimination.
As we’ll reiterate, apart from the regional pride, the top 2 teams will qualify for the Mid-Season Invitational 2023.
Schedule for the LCS Spring 2023
With regards to the schedule, there are a tonne of matches to look forward to. Bearing this in mind, find the first Week of matches listed below (CET):
For the entire split schedule, we recommend visiting the LoL Esports page here.
Watch the LCS Spring 2023 on esportsguide
You can also watch the event live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.
When it comes to predictions, it’s always difficult to predict teams ahead of a new competition. Considering the number of roster changes and the changing title, we’re curious to see how our expectations are changed.
Credits: Riot Games
Specifically, our general expectations for this event are based on the LCS Summer 2022 event – the last time these teams faced off:
1st – Cloud9
2nd – 100 Thieves
3rd – Evil Geniuses
4th – Team Liquid
We can’t wait to see how the LCS takes off this season.
Accordingly, within the realm of franchised esports, organizations want as much attention and love from the community as possible. Indeed, viewership is linked to viewership and merchandise sales. One way of doing so is through hiring content creators. That seems to be the case for the Liiv SANDBOX LCK 2023 roster!
Anyways, after multiple stints as a head coach, the likes of Jakob “YamatoCannon” Mebdi has been signed to the team to bring the content.
3rd @ LCK 2022 Regional Finals
3rd @ LCK 2022 Summer Playoffs
Third @ LCK 2022 Summer
9th @ LCK 2022 Spring
Accordingly, this move could help make the organization more popular. Indeed, we’re curious to see how many other organizations in the scene follow through.
Heading into this season, Riot Games is making some changes to the League of Legends competition. Accordingly, the LEC is tweaking things up, adding things like a new split entirely. Bearing this in mind, read on to learn How to Watch the LEC 2023 Winter Split below!
Event Background
Introducing the new era of competition in EMEA! #EMEA23
Overall, the League of Legends EMEA region will be competing for the 9th time under the banner of the LEC.
Prior to this season starting, do note that another change is the likes of Misfits Gaming selling their spot to Team Heretics. Furthermore, KOI merged with Rogue, meaning that KOI will replace Rogue for this season.
In conclusion, here are the 10 teams competing below:
Astralis
Excel Esports
Fnatic
G2 Esports
KOI
Team BDS
MAD Lions
SK Gaing
Team Heretics
Team Vitality
Hosted by Riot Games, this competition will take place offline at the Berlin LEC Studio. With roughly $90,000 on the line, the event will run from 21st January to 26th February.
However, there’s more than prize pool to play for. In addition, points are up for grabs which are crucial to seed in competitions later down the line. Also, first place will seed to the LEC Finals and have a shot to make it to the Mid-Seasonal Invitational 2023.
With regards to the format, there are multiple stages of competition to look forward to.
Starting with Stage 1, a single round robin featuring all the teams will kick off. With BO1 matches, all 10 teams will play each other one. Furthermore, the top 8 teams advance to Stage 2 at the end of Stage 1.
Accordingly, the top 8 teams from Stage 1 will then be split into 2 groups featuring GSL formats. Within each group of 4, the top 2 will advance to Stage 3, noting that each matches are BO3. Specifically, the top 2 will seed further in two ways:
1st team in each group – seeded into Winners Final
2nd team in each group – seeded into Losers Semifinal
Once arriving to Stage 3, the final stage, there’ll be 4 teams left. At this point, the LEC will be trialing a new format – the Page playoff system. Involving a round robin tournament, teams will play a mixture of single elimination and double elimination matches.
Credits: Riot Games
Here’s an explanation:
In Game 1, the third- and fourth-placed teams play against each other. The loser is eliminated.
In Game 2, the first- and second-placed teams play against each other. The winner qualifies directly for the final.
Game 3, the winner of Game 1 plays against the loser of Game 2. The loser is eliminated.
Game 4 (the final) is then played between the winners of Games 2 and 3.
Following these BO5 matches, the winner qualifies for LEC 2023 Season Finals and is crowned the regional champion.
Schedule for the LEC 2023 Winter Split
Featuring 3 weeks of competition, there’s a massive schedule to look forward to.
We recommend visiting the LoL Esports page here to stay up to date with the entire schedule in your region.
Watch the LEC 2023 Winter Split on esportsguide
Credits: LoL Esports Flickr
You can also watch the event live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.
With regards to the 10 teams involved, the last time they competed was back in LEC Summer 2022. Here are the standings from that last event:
#1 – Rogue (KOI)
#2 – G2 Esports
#3 – Fnatic
#4 – MAD Lions
Bearing this in mind, we’d like to suggest these teams as the favourites. However, the game has changed and many of these teams have made roster changes.
Accordingly, heading into the LEC season this year, there are a tonne of exciting changes. Apart from a Winter Split starting soon, there are more changes coming to the LEC format 2023. Read on as we discuss an interesting age limit change for competitors below!
LEC Format 2023 – Protecting Sponsorship Opportunities
Furthermore, the competitive League of Legends European scene is shaping up to try and improve the chances for sponsorships for the franchised LEC teams.
Specifically, in a new blog post, it seems that Riot Games is raising the minimum age from 17 to 18 years old.
Naturally, the reasoning behind this is that certain sponsorship opportunities are lost due to 18 years old being considered as underage for certain sponsors. Indeed, we’re referring to alcohol and betting companies. Accordingly, the LEC is aligning with LCS – who recently partnered with Bud Light.
Credits: LoL Esports Flickr
For those unaware, franchised esports places a strong emphasis on sponsorships. Bearing this in mind, this is a good move by Riot Games to allow for more opportunities.
We’re curious to see how this takes into effect once the season starts on January 21st together with other format changes.
Overall, a few days ago we discussed LoL Esports 2023. Indeed, as Riot Games has previewed the entire season, there are certain details we’d like to expand further. Accordingly, read on as we focus on the Mid-Seasonal Invitational coming later this year below!
LoL Esports 2023 – One of the Most Popular Regions
It's time to make your mark— Season 2023 has arrived 🫡
For those unaware, the format for each season of the League of Legends schedule happens in two splits – Spring and Summer.
In addition, after Spring we enjoy the Mid-Seasonal Invitational international event, and after Summer there’s the biggest event of the year – Worlds 2023.
With regards to MSI 2023, Riot Games has released some solid details as listed below:
Venue: London, United Kingdom
Teams: 13 teams from all around the world
Format: Play-In and Bracket Stage
Credits: LoL Esports Flickr
In addition, as a change from last year, the number of teams is expanding from 11 to 13. Here’s how it will be split:
Play-In Stage – eight teams (two seeds from LEC, LCS and LPL) + (first seeds from LLA, CBLOL, PCS, VCS and LJL)
Bracket Stage – two teams (two seeds from LCK)
Furthermore, the MSI event will featurew a new double elimination format as an experiment for competitive League of Legends.
Over the past few years, the League of Legends community has asked for a change in format many times. Accordingly, the single elimination bracket hasn’t been a favourites. Bearing this in mind, the recently announced LoL Esports 2023 format changes are exactly what the community wanted!
LoL Esports 2023 Format – Affecting MSI and Worlds
As viewable in the press release by Riot Games here, let’s discuss some of the most important changes. Here’s a list of the changes:
MSI 2023 Venue – London announced
Format for MSI – including 13 teams, Play-Ins
Adjusted seeding for region
Worlds 2023 – stages of Play-Ins, Swiss and Knockouts
Worlds Venue – South Korea
In addition, the Worlds Qualifying Series is another level of qualification that Riot Games is introducing – a single match between 4th seeds of the LEC and LCS.
Credits: Riot Games
Naturally, the double elimination bracket for MSI is clearly an experiment by Riot Games. Moreover, a double elimination could increase the level of competition and possibly have an effect on viewership.
This all builds up to Worlds 2023 which is anticipated to be the top esports event of the year.
Otherwise, in the coming weeks, regional leagues will be kicking off.
Last season, backed by the statistics, the LCK proved to be the most popular region for LoL once again. Accordingly, that’s why we’re very excited for the LCK Spring Groups 2023. Bringing back the same incredible level of competition, we can’t wait to see how it all plays out in the coming week. Read on to learn How to Watch this event below!
Event Background
Mark your calendars for Jan.18 – the #LCK is back!
📍Opening Match — 17:00 [KST] DK vs DRX — 19:30 [KST] GEN vs T1
❗️Be sure to note the weekend match time change: Weekdays: 17:00, 19:30 [KST] Weekends: 15:00, 17:30 [KST] pic.twitter.com/7fBwPbFqEU
Indeed, the LCK has been around for a while. Overall, this is the 17th LCK season with an impressive history. However, not all 17 years have been like the past few as we’ve enjoyed a franchised level of competition.
Accordingly, the 10 franchised names in the LCK will be competing to be the best in the region and above all, in the world. Taking place between 18th January and 19th March, the event will also feature $300,000 of prize pool.
In addition, the following 10 teams will be competing for seasonal points to help qualify later down the line:
BRION
Dplus (former DWG KIA)
DRX
Freecs
Gen.G
Hanwha Life Esports
KT Rolster
Nongshim RedForce
SANDBOX Gaming
T1
Furthermore, first place is destined to head towards to MSI 2023, the first international event hosted by Riot Games.
Each season consists of two splits – Spring and Summer. Naturally, the LCK Spring event will be the very first step of the year. In this article, we’ll be focusing on the first stage in the form of Groups.
Format
Curious to know more about the changes coming to 2023 #LCK Spring?
Details on the weekend match time change, Saturday Showdowns, and more can be found in the video below:https://t.co/mLWdYSrBps
With regards to format, Riot Games isn’t trying anything new this season. Instead, they’ll be sticking to a reliable and tested format.
Starting with the Group Stage, this will involve a double round robin between the 10 teams. Specifically, this means competing against the other 9 teams a total of twice with BO3 matches.
Following these matches, points are earned through victories. From the Group Stage, only the top 6 will progress to the Playoffs.
Moreover, the top 2 will seed directly to the semifinals.
Once in the Playoffs, a double elimination bracket will take place between the remaining 6 teams. With BO5 matches, teams will be fighting to reach the Grand Final through either end of the double bracket.
At the end of the day, the overall winner is crowned the regional champion and earns a seed to the Mid-Season Invitational 2023.
Schedule for the LCK Spring Groups 2023
Credits: Riot Games
Moving on to the schedule, there are 5 weeks to tune into. Below we’ve listed the matches for week 1 in the CET region:
January 18th
DWG KIA vs DRX (08:00)
Gen.G vs T1 (11:30)
January 19th
KDF vs Hanwha (09:00)
Nongshim Redforce vs BRION (11:30)
January 20th
KT Rolster vs T1 (09:00)
Liiv SANDBOX vs DWG KIA (11:30)
January 21st
DRX vs Gen.G (07:00)
BRION vs KDF (09:30)
January 22nd
Hanwha vs Liiv SANDBOX (07:00)
KT Rolster vs Nongshim Redforce (09:30)
Feel free to stay up to date with the schedule here.
Watch the LCK Spring Groups 2023 on esportsguide
Credits: Riot Games
You can also watch the event live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.
