Riot Games Announces League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP)
Riot Games has announced the official lineup of teams participating in the League of Legends (LoL) Championship Pacific (LCP), a newly established regional league catering to the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative represents a significant evolution in competitive League of Legends, as it merges previously distinct leagues from Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Oceania into a unified competition. Riot Games meticulously selected these teams, with several key criteria influencing their choices.
Criteria For Team Selection
The teams that make up the LCP were evaluated based on their competitive histories, including past performance in regional and international events, their established legacies, the strength of their fan bases, and their forward-thinking strategies for growth and innovation within the esports landscape.
The finalised lineup will feature a diverse mix of talent, including three teams from the Vietnam Championship Series (VCS), two from the Pacific Championship Series (PCS), two from the League of Legends Japan League (LJL), and one representative from the League of Legends Circuit Oceania (LCO). This blend aims to foster a competitive and engaging environment that showcases the best of the region’s talent.
The LCP has the potential to expand its reach by inviting teams from beyond the existing domestic leagues, including possible entrants from countries such as Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
2025 LCP Season Structure
Looking ahead, the 2025 LCP season will be structured into three splits, a format that Riot Games has successfully adopted across other major regions, such as the League of Legends European Championship, the League of Legends Champions Korea, and the new Americas league. The splits will be designated as the Season Kickoff, Mid-Season, and Season Finals, each offering distinct opportunities for teams to qualify for various international tournaments.
The Road to Worlds 2025
The Season Finals will serve as a crucial moment in the league, as teams will compete for three coveted qualification slots for the World Championship 2025, which is set to return to China next year. This championship represents the pinnacle of competitive League of Legends and will provide an exciting platform for the best teams in the LCP to showcase their skills on an international stage.
Overall, the LCP promises to be an addition to the competitive landscape of League of Legends, with the potential to elevate the level of play and fan engagement across the Asia-Pacific region.
