Sources close to Inven Global reported visa issues for a number of players, including Crown, the starting mid for CLG, but they've now confirmed he has arrived in NA. Read more here:
Take a look at all the features of the newly revealed 100 Thieves Cash App Compound. Complete with Rocket Mortgage League room, an in-house studio, a cozy Cash App Lounge, and more. This photo article walks you through it all.
Riot extended their Co-Streaming Pilot Program to to include Academy games. Now any League Partners in NA and OCE and LCS pros/Academy players can co-stream the official broadcast and add their own commentary. Read more here:
After making her debut in the LCS last Summer, LeTigress returns to the LCS for Spring 2020. She will be hosting the new Monday Night League and bring a refreshing new vibe to the desk. Read more here:
Wednesday afternoon, Riot announced an expansion of their Co-Streaming Pilot Program, allowing their entire NA and OCE LPP to co-stream the LCS broadcast. Read here for more details:
CLG and Crown haven't been able to finalize the star Korean mid's visa, and CLG Academy mid, Tuesday, will be starting in the opening LCS weekend. Read more on the situation here:
The return of LCS/LEC Fantasy is just days away. Sign ups are limited, so claim your spot today and learn about what makes the new platform unique and interactive, and get ready for a chance to win real money from a $100,000 prize pool.
There is just one week left in the off-season and then the wait is over. Winter has come and gone (metaphorically speaking), and Spring 2020 has finally arrived! Teams are soon to take the Rift and sh
Sneaky announced his departure from Cloud9 yesterday after spending seven years with the team, and now announces his joining with UTA who will represent him as a streamer moving forward. Read more on the story here:
Team Liquid has had multiple visa problems this year, but the team has kept positive and worked out a solution for the time being. Here's what Pobelter and Broxah have to say about Liquid's current predicament:
Ablazeolive sat down with Inven Global's Nick Geracie at Golden Guardians' media day ahead of the 2020 LCS season to discuss what he learned from TSM Mid Laner Søren "Bjergsen" Bjerg, how he came to join Golden Guardians, and signed off with a vote of confidence for Golden Guardians starting LCS mid laner Greyson "Goldenglue" Gilmer.
Schalke 04 announced a charity event through Twitch, allowing fans to 1v1 the Schalke pros to raise money to combat the Australian brushfires. Here's how you can participate:
According to a report by ESPN Esports Brasil, Flamengo's esports venture will be administered by NBA Memphis Grizzlies' sister company, Simplicity Esports.
The LoL Esports off-season is over, and with it, drought of competitive play has finally concluded. On January 13th, rain will fall in the form of the first match of the 2020 LPL Spring Split. The opening showdown will feature FunPlus Phoenix, the defending World champion, against 2018 World champion Invictus Gaming.
Dignitas has added yet another talent, announcing former FlyQuest head coach, Invert, as their assistant coach to Thinkcard. This finishes up their off-season moves. Read more about the move here:
Riot Games announced that the 2020 Season of the LCS and Academy will be expanding their weekly match schedules, with LCS starting on January 25 and Academy on January 24.
Dignitas fills in their final Academy spot, signing former IMT, TL, and GG support, Olleh. This completes the DIG Academy squad with 5 former LCS veterans, giving them a stacked roster and a lot of places for substitutions and swap-outs for the LCS.
After visa issues with their previous Academy top lane signing, Rodov, Dignitas has signed former LCS top laner, Lourlo. Dignitas is now only lacking a support player for their Academy roster, boasting four veterans on the Academy so far.
Twitch Rivals has announced its first League of Legends competition of 2020. The Twitch Rivals League of Legends Team Draft Showdown will feature eight teams drafted by selected captains competing for $75,000. Two separate brackets will be held in the tournament, one in North America, and one in Europe.
Golden Guardians hosted a media day showing off their recent re-brand and new LCS roster. Only Hauntzer remains from the 2019 Spring Split, and he spoke with Inven Global about his thoughts on the upcoming year.
