Following a two-week delay, the LCS will move forward with a reformatted Summer Split regular season that will take place over 6 weeks starting on June 14. LCS matches this Summer will now be played on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays starting at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET at the Riot Games Arena.
Updated information on Summer Split, including tickets and revised match schedule, will be available on Friday, June 9 at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET on Lolesports.com.
“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,” said Naz Aletaha, Global Head of LoL Esports. “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.”
The LCS, the LCSPA, and a team representative chosen by the 10 LCS organizations have met regularly during this period. Throughout these discussions, the group engaged in dialogue across a wide range of topics for both LCS and NACL players. Based on what is financially scalable and sustainable for the ecosystem, league, and teams, the discussions resulted in the following:
- A new NACL business model, in addition to the [previously committed $300,000][1], that shares revenue between the tournament operator and participating teams to drive towards long-term sustainability
- Improvements to the NACL governance model, including a Team Participating Agreement (TPA) and vetting process of the participating team organizations
- Minimum 30-day notice and severance requirement for players earning up to 1.5 times the league minimum salary and minimum two-week termination notice for non-resident LCS players (players and teams are free to negotiate terms over-and-above this)
- Creation of a working group between teams and the LCSPA to better optimize scrim schedules
- Reinforcement of healthcare insurance requirements for international LCS players when they arrive in the U.S.
- Refinement of working procedures between the LCS, LCSPA, and teams to continue conversations around the improvement of the competitive landscape in North America
“The LCS Summer Split kicks off Wednesday and we’ll build toward the Final at Prudential Center in August and Worlds this fall,” said Raúl Fernandez, Senior Director, Esports, Americas. “We are committed to bringing the best of League to the NA community and will be continuing to evolve the LCS with that goal in mind.”
[1]: https://lolesports.com/article/an-update-on-the-2023-lcs-summer-season/blt175d929f90a4804d
