The bracket has been set! Cloud9 takes 1st, and chooses 100 Thieves as their opponent, and Evil Geniuses takes 2nd and will battle FlyQuest. TSM and Golden Guardians await in the Loser's Bracket, ready to face the ones who falter. Read more on the LCS playoffs here:
Golden Guardians support, huhi, spoke with us about rejoining the LCS and how he used his time in Academy to ensure his maximum growth. He explained his frustration in the off-season, but how he changed his mindset to stay positive and make the most of his situation. Watch the video interview on our YouTube channel or read the transcript here:
Golden Guardians' head coach, Inero, spoke with us about GG's season and their roster swap between Keith and huhi. He details what makes the OCE and other minor region players special, and how he approaches coaching in a unique manner that helps players learn more about themselves and the game. Watch the video interview on our YouTube channel or read the transcript here:
Tyler1 came out for LCS Cosplay Day Week 7, in a fancy Draven get-up done by Stella Chuu. Here's what he has to say about his time cosplaying, switching to jungle, potential for playing for an org, and his upcoming future. Read more here:
Cody Sun spoke with parqueso of Inven Global about his decision to rejoin 100 Thieves and how the year has gone so far. Cody explains that the overall dynamic is much different, especially thanks to PapaSmithy. Read more on his experience here:
Doublelift reached his 1500th kill in the LCS after playing professional League of Legends for the last eight years. He was the first player in the LCS to reach the 1,000 kill mark and the first to reach 1500. He has almost 2800 kills overall. Read more on the LCS kill leader here:
Solo makes his return, substituting in for V1per in the top lane after joining the team a few weeks ago as assistant coach. Solo has played in the LCS the last few years, starting his LCS journey on Clutch. Read more on his substitution here:
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:
With the end of Week 8 for LCS Academy, the Dignitas and Evil Geniuses Academy rosters have qualified for the playoffs, each with a 10-6 record. They join Cloud9, who has locked in first seed, with three slots left to be claimed. Read more 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:
Despite there being no official games for both the LEC and LCS this past weekend, pro players and casters alike showed up for work anyway, creating custom in-houses to entertain fans! Read more on the story 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?
Though the team's perfect split was cut short in a defeat this weekend at the hands of TSM, a Monday night win over Golden Guardians brought Cloud9 to a record of 13-1 and subsequently, a lock for the first seed in the 2020 LCS Spring Playoffs.
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:
After an incredible start followed by a harsh recoil, Dignitas has swapped their League of Legends Championship Series starting jungler, Grig, for Academy jungler, Akaadian. Dignitas Academy team looked nearly invincible early in the split, but have also faltered recently. Read more on the change 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:
