The LEC Playoff representatives are set! With 10 games left to go, all that's left up for "GrabbZ" is seeding. Currently, G2 leads the pack, at 13-3, with only Origen and Fnatic able to challenge them for 1st seed. Read more on the LEC playoff standings here:
The LCS commissioner, Chris Greeley, announced early Tuesday morning that the LCS and Academy League would resume their season in an online format this weekend. The LEC then made their own announcement, confirming the same. Read more on the new schedule and format here:
According to a recent report by ESPN's Tyler Erzberger, the LCK is set to resume their season in an online format by the end of March. Read more on the story here:
Last week, Evil Geniuses announced that their original Academy mid laner's visa had been approved, and Giyuu would finally be joining the team. But what about 5fire? What comes next for the young, budding NA Academy mid laner?
The League of LCS has been leveling up its tailgate in the 2020 season, and this weekend featured cosplayers from around the scene. From streamers like Emiru, to caster Riv, and then even Blue, Team Liquid's new mascot. See the cosplays here:
The LCS has boasted many roster swaps in Weeks 6 and 7, with CLG having their second of the Split, announcing Friday afternoon that Wind would be starting over longtime veteran, Stixxay. Read more here:
Golden Guardians have decided to promote huhi to their main roster for the League of Legends Championship Series this weekend in hopes to "improve the team's communication," likely in an effort to push to playoffs. Huhi replaces Keith, who has had a somewhat rocky season after role-swapping to support this past off-season. Read more on the story here:
Solo has joined FlyQuest as an assistant coach and reserve for their Academy team. Solo was most recently on Echo Fox, which left Solo without a team this off-season. He joins former coaches from his original LCS team, Clutch Gaming. Read more here:
Due to sickness, Doublelift will not be playing in Team Liquid's Saturday game against TSM. Tactical will take his place on stage, playing against his former org, TSM. Read more on Tactical and Team Liquid here:
In their most recent dev blog, Riot devs laid out their roadmap for 2020, including tweaks for autofill, punishments/bans, MMR transparency, etc. Read more on the story here:
According to a tweet made by League of Legends Pro League reporter, Ran, in a recent press conference, the Chinese government disclosed that they were both putting in full effort to prepare for Worlds and suggesting the LPL resume their season in an online format. Read the story here:
After a 2-0 weekend launches FlyQuest into second place (tied with Immortals), Santorin talks to Inven Global about FlyQuest's atmosphere and how it helped them bounce back from an 0-2 week, diving into the problems FLY was facing, how they overcame them, and where he hopes to take the team. Read more here:
Gen.G and Seoul Dynasty recently announced a donation campaign on their Twitter, helping victims of the coronavirus. The org will be donating 100% of the proceeds from their Seoul Homestand in Week 5, as well as merch and skin sales. Read more here:
Wednesday morning, CLG tweeted out that former mid laner, Pobelter, would be re-joining the team as starting mid laner after a 1-7 start to the season. Pobelter replaces Crown, and will hope to help the team turn around their season. Read more here:
Closer spoke with Inven Global about his friendship with Broken Blade and how he inspired and influenced him to pursue a journey to NA. He spoke about GG's progression so far, as well as playing with support, Yuri "Keith" Jew and overall team strength. Read more here:
This week, Riot announced a leveled up TAILgate for this Saturday's games, featuring adoptable dogs brought by Wags and Walks. See photos of those pups here, as well as Rioter's dogs themselves, like Frenchie Puns and Goldie Appa.
After a strong opening of the Split, Contractz spoke with us about his career path and refocusing and reshaping himself in Academy. Contractz has found himself in a leadership role on 100A, and is utilizing his experiences to leverage himself as a leader and continue to grow in hopes of returning to LCS. Read more here:
After visa delays for both Broxah and Shernfire, MikeYeung returned to Team Liquid and has rediscovered his passion for competition. Watch our video interview on YouTube, or read the transcription here:
After going 3-0 to start off the season, Blaber spoke with Inven Global about the team's strength and his experience transitioning from a secondary jungler to playing full time. Watch the interview on YouTube or read more below:
The LCS opening day featured tents and games from all ten orgs in the league at the tailgate leading up to the games, and the following week, Riot opened their LCS Arcade. Walk through the event and see the sights of the LCS here: