The LCS is gearing up for an exciting Spring Split, and there are some major changes in store for fans. Let’s dive into what you can expect from the upcoming season!
Structure Changes
The LCS has undergone a restructure, reducing the number of participating teams from ten to eight. This change came as a surprise to many, especially considering the success of teams like Golden Guardians and Evil Geniuses in the previous season. While we’ll miss these teams, it’s great to see their players finding new homes in other LCS teams.
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LCS’ official announcement on the restructure, sourced from the LCS twitter account.
Team Changes
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In addition to the restructure, there is another major team shake-up in the LCS. TSM has sold their LCS spot, marking the end of an era. Shopify Rebellion has acquired the spot and has added some notable players to their roster. It will be interesting to see how this new team performs in the upcoming season.
The newcomers to the block. Image sourced from the Shopify Rebellion twitter.
Schedule & Time Changes
After some experimentation with weekday run-times in the previous season, the LCS is returning to a weekend schedule for the 2024 season. Matches will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, with Super Weeks including Friday matches. This schedule, with games starting at 12:00 PST, 15:00 EST, or 21:00 CET, will ensure fans across North America and Europe can enjoy the matches!
LCS 2024 Spring schedule, sourced from the LCS twitter account.
Format Changes
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While the restructure to eight teams is a significant change, the rest of the format remains the same. The teams will participate in a double round-robin format, with each team playing against every other team once. The top six teams will then qualify for the playoffs, with the top four entering the upper bracket.
Big Roster Changes
Several teams have made substantial changes to their rosters, creating a lot of excitement for the upcoming season. Let’s take a look at some of the notable changes:
- 100 Thieves: The team has undergone a major revamp, with legendary player Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng announcing his retirement. Rising star Brandon “Meech” Choi will now take the role in the bot lane.
- Cloud9: Despite their narrow loss in the previous season, Cloud9 has mostly maintained their roster while adding two talented players from Evil Geniuses – Joseph “jojopyun” Pyun and Philippe “Vulcan” Laflamme.
- Dignitas: Dignitas aims to improve their standings by revamping their roster, with notable additions like Kim “Dove” Jae-yeon, who has previously played on big teams like KT Rolster and Invictus Gaming.
- FlyQuest: Known for their mid-to-bottom-tier performance, FlyQuest has completely revamped their roster for the 2024 season. They’ve added players like Gabriel “Bwipo” Rau, Kacper “Inspired” Słoma, and Nicolaj “Jensen” Jensen, hoping to climb the ranks.
- The Immortals: The Immortals have made significant changes, retaining only Edward “Tactical” Rain in the bot lane. They’ve brought in players like Kim “Olleh” Joo-sung and solo laners Cho “Castle” Hyeon-seong and Lee “Mask” Sang-hun to strengthen their lineup.
- NRG and Team Liquid: These teams have made minor changes to their rosters, with NRG acquiring Choi “huhi” Jae-hyun and Team Liquid bringing back Jeong “Impact” Eon-young and adding LCK player Eom “UmTi” Seong-hyeon.
LCS 2024 rosters, sourced from the LCS twitter account.
FAQs
Q: How many teams will be participating in the LCS 2024 Spring Split?
A: The LCS has restructured and will now feature eight participating teams.
Q: What are the schedule and time changes for the LCS 2024 Spring Split?
A: Matches will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, with Fridays reserved for Super Weeks. The games will start at 12:00 PST, 15:00 EST, or 21:00 CET.
Q: What is the format for the LCS 2024 Spring Split?
A: The teams will compete in a double round-robin format, with each team playing against every other team once. The top six teams will qualify for the playoffs, with the top four entering the upper bracket.
Conclusion
The LCS 2024 Spring Split promises to be an exciting season with many changes and roster shake-ups. Fans can look forward to thrilling matches as teams compete for the championship. Make sure to tune in and enjoy the show on Saturdays!
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