The co-streaming program will continue to be available to a select group of creators. Pre-selected co-streamers and broadcast partners may also be added over the course of the split. As a reminder, the co-streaming program is only available to members of the NA League Partner Program, Oceanic League Partner Program, and LCS/Academy teams. Starting this split eligible members can host guests on their co-streams, and we’ll also be reaching out to specific broadcast partners to participate as well.
The co-streaming policy (see full details below) also varies per region so please keep in mind that this program policy only applies to the LCS and Academy broadcasts, and all co-streamers will need to adhere to the following guidelines.
The 2020 LCS Summer Split Co-streaming Policy:
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- Co-streaming is defined as rebroadcasting the content from a current stream while adding live commentary and/or video.
- Only LCS and Academy Team Members, specific broadcast partners, and NA/OCE LPP members will be permitted to co-stream live LCS games and Academy games on Thursdays only. The LCS reserves the right to extend invites for participation in the co-streaming program for specific time periods with the express written consent of LCS management.
- If you choose to include a guest in your co-stream, that guest must also follow the guidelines of the co-streaming program at all times. Guests cannot publish content from the co-stream to their own channel
unless they are an approved broadcast partner, LCS or Academy pro, or in NA/OCE LPP.
- **All co-streamers and their guests must meet the legal age requirement of 21+ for our sponsors.**
- Co-streaming is only available in English at this time on the following live platforms: Twitch, YouTube, Mixer, Facebook, and Caffeine.
- LCS and Academy sponsors, sponsored segments, or stitched commercials may not be altered or covered in any way. Do not disparage League sponsors.
- Co-streamer sponsors may be used assuming (i) they do not conflict with League sponsors; and (ii) they are not on the Restricted Sponsorship List (Drugs, Liquor, Pornography, Gambling).
- All co-streaming of live Academy and LCS games must comply with [The Summoner’s Code][1], [Riot Games Legal Jibber Jabber][2], and the terms of service on your respective streaming platform.
- All co-streamers must provide viewership data to the LCS and Academy for the time they are co-streaming any LCS and Academy broadcast.
Note: we have a third party to automate this so you won’t have to do this unless specifically requested.
- Please be responsible, and respectful. LCS reserves the right to remove access to the co-stream program at any time.
[1]: https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en/featured/summoners-code
[2]: https://www.riotgames.com/en/legal
Make sure you:
- Use the “clean feed” link provided by the LCS and Academy each week. Links will be available from your Riot Games contact via your regular channel of communication. For example, LPP members can find the URLs in the League Partner Program Discord.
- Add the hashtag #LCScostream in your stream title for the LCS and #Academycostream for Academy.
- **IMPORTANT:** Please hold off on posting any co-streaming VODs, or
highlights to YouTube for at least 7 days after the conclusion of the broadcast.
- Let your Riot Games contact know if you plan to have a guest on your co-stream for visibility.
