LCS Returns On June 14 After Two-Week Delay
Riot Games has officially announced that the LCS 2023 Summer Split will start on June 14 following the two-week delay due to the likely “Player Strike”.
Throughout the two-week period, Riot Games, the LCSPA and a representative from each of the 10 LCS teams met during this hiatus. There, all parties involved came to an agreement on a number of changes in the league, with the biggest change being a new NACL business model.
On top of the “previously committed $300,000” to NACL teams, they will also receive shared revenue between the tournament operator and themselves to “drive towards long-term sustainability.
“Delaying Summer Split was not a decision we took lightly, but ultimately the dialogue between the league, the LCSPA, and teams provided the space to realign on shared goals for the future of the LCS and NACL. Building for the long-term sustainability and success of the LCS ecosystem is the win-condition for us all,” Naz Aletaha, Global Head of LoL Esports said in a statement. “We want to thank the LCS fans, players, and teams for their patience during this period and look forward to seeing players back on the LCS stage next week.”
Riot Games also revealed that they still have intentions of bringing the LCS 2023 Summer Split Finals to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
The LCS 2023 Summer Split will now take place over the course of six weeks starting on June 14. The LCS matches will now feature three days of matches a week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday starting at 2 pm PT at the Riot Games Arena. All 10 LCS teams will still have an opportunity to qualify for Worlds 2023 as League of Legends in North America is set to begin once again.
Those interested in purchasing tickets to watch the LCS 2023 Summer Split live in person can do so by going to the Lolesports.com site.
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