LCP 2025 format Explained

The League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) 2025 marks an exciting era for competitive League of Legends in the Asia-Pacific region. Featuring a unified format, the LCP showcases talent from eight top teams across three intense stages throughout the year. Here’s a detailed look at the structure and key highlights of each stage.

The inaugural split under the LCP banner brings together eight teams, including four partner organizations and four invited squads:

• Partner Teams: GAM Esports, PSG Talon, SoftBank HAWKS, CTBC Flying Oyster
• Invited Teams: MGN Vikings Esports, Secret Whales, Chiefs Esports Club, DetonatioN FM

Format:

1. Regular Season:

• Single Round-Robin, with each team playing seven matches.
• All matches are Best-of-Three (Bo3).
• The top 6 teams advance to Playoffs.

2. Playoffs:

• Top 2 teams from the regular season start in Round 2 of the Winners' Bracket.
• Teams ranked 3rd to 6th start in Round 1 of the Winners' Bracket.
• Matches in Rounds 1 and 2 are Bo3, while later rounds and the finals are Bo5.
• Matches use the Hard Fearless Draft format, where each champion can only be used once per match.
• The champion earns a spot at the international First Stand 2025.

The second split continues with more intense competition, as all eight teams vie for MSI qualification.

Format:

1. Regular Season:

• Double Round-Robin, with each team playing 14 matches.
• All matches are Best-of-One (Bo1).
• The top 6 teams advance to Playoffs.

2. Playoffs:

• Double Elimination format.
• Rounds 1 and 2 are Bo3, while all other matches are Bo5.
• The top 2 teams qualify for MSI 2025.

The final split of the season serves as the pathway to Worlds 2025, with the top teams competing for coveted qualification spots.

Format:

1. Regular Season: Details are to be announced (TBA).

2. Playoffs: Top 3 teams qualify for Worlds 2025.

The LCP 2025 season introduces a dynamic and competitive structure designed to highlight the best teams in the Asia-Pacific region. With each split offering unique challenges and significant international stakes, fans can expect thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. As the league progresses through its three stages, the LCP promises to solidify its place as a premier competition in the global League of Legends ecosystem.