LCP 2025 Boosts LoL Esports in Asia

LCP 2025 Season Primer: A New Era for LoL Esports in Asia-Pacific

The highly anticipated inaugural season of the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) is set to begin on January 17, 2025. This new regional league represents a significant milestone for League of Legends Esports in the Asia-Pacific region, offering teams a direct path to global events while focusing on boosting diversity and competitive development. With eight teams confirmed to participate, the competition is heating up as these organizations prepare to battle for the first-ever LCP championship.

Teams Competing in LCP 2025

The LCP will feature a mix of partner and guest teams from across the region. Among the partner teams are:

• CTBC Flying Oyster
• Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS gaming
• GAM Esports
• Talon

Joining them as guest teams are:

• DetonatioN FocusMe
• MGN Vikings Esports
• Team Secret Whales
• The Chiefs Esports Club

These teams will not only compete for the championship title but also aim to boost their standing and qualify for international tournaments.

Season Format Breakdown

The LCP 2025 season is divided into several phases, starting with the Regular Season and culminating in the Season Finals. Here’s a detailed look at how the season will unfold:

Regular Season Phases

The Regular Season consists of two phases:

Group Stage: Teams will be seeded into two groups based on their performance during the Mid Season. The top four teams will be placed in the Contender Group, while the bottom four will form the Breakout Group. Both groups will play a Single Round-Robin Best-of-3 (BO3) format to establish initial standings.

Group Seeding Bracket: A reshuffle will take place, where the 4th placed team from Contender faces the 1st placed team from Breakout, and the 3rd placed team from Contender faces the 2nd placed team from Breakout. The winners join the Contender Group, while the losing teams remain in Breakout. Teams will then compete in a Double Elimination format to determine who advances to the Season Finals Playoff.

Season Finals and Playoffs

The Playoffs will feature six teams: four from the Contender Group and two from the Breakout Group. These teams will engage in intense BO3 and Best-of-5 (BO5) matches, following a Double Elimination format. The stakes are high, as the top team will not only claim the LCP championship but also secure a coveted spot at Worlds.

Promotion and Relegation Tournament

At the end of the Season Finals, the bottom-ranked guest teams will face off in the Promotion and Relegation (P&R) tournament. This event offers a lifeline to teams aiming to retain their LCP spot or qualify for the 2026 season. The tournament will feature two types of guest spots:

Free-for-All (FFA): The lowest-placed guest team competes against Wild Card teams and those from domestic leagues.

Regional Merit: The second-lowest guest team, depending on their home region, will contest for this spot.

Winning teams will secure their rank in the LCP 2026, while the losing teams return to their domestic leagues or await Wild Card opportunities.

Live Patch Matches

In a bid to maintain competitive integrity, most matches will be played on the live patch unless a new patch is released too close to a match week or during ongoing Qualifying Series or Playoffs. In such cases, matches will proceed on the older patch to ensure fairness.

Season Kickoff Schedule The LCP Season Kickoff, running from January 17 to February 23, will determine which teams qualify for First Stand, the new global event. Matches will begin daily at 17:00 GMT+7 / 18:00 GMT+8 / 19:00 GMT+9 / 21:00 GMT+11. Week 1 Match Lineup

January 17

• CTBC Flying Oyster vs. MGN Vikings Esports – 18:00 GMT+8
• Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS gaming vs. GAM Esports – 20:30 GMT+8

January 18

• DetonatioN FocusMe vs. Team Secret Whales – 18:00 GMT+8
• The Chiefs Esports Club vs. Talon – 20:30 GMT+8

January 19

• MGN Vikings Esports vs. GAM Esports – 18:00 GMT+8
• Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS gaming vs. CTBC Flying Oyster – 20:30 GMT+8

Fans can follow the up-to-date schedule and match results on the official LoL Esports website.

The LCP 2025 season promises an exciting start to the year for LoL Esports in Asia-Pacific. With a revamped format, a fresh batch of talent, and a competitive roadmap leading to Worlds, teams have everything to play for. Whether you're rooting for a favorite team or just looking forward to thrilling matches, this season is set to boost the region’s presence on the global esports stage.

 

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