{"id":35383,"date":"2024-04-18T20:10:36","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T00:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=35383"},"modified":"2024-04-18T20:10:36","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T00:10:36","slug":"lcs-returning-to-best-of-three-series-for-summer-split","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/lcs-returning-to-best-of-three-series-for-summer-split\/","title":{"rendered":"LCS returning to best-of-three series for summer split"},"content":{"rendered":"

The League of Legends<\/a> Championship Series LCS is poised to make a significant shift, returning to best-of-three series for the 2024 Summer Split regular season after six and a half years of best-of-one play.<\/p>\n

This change, reported by League content creator Travis Gafford, aligns the North American League of Legends competition with China’s LPL<\/a> and Korea’s LCK<\/a>, both of which have consistently featured best-of-three formats.<\/p>\n

Fans are welcoming this move with enthusiasm, seeing it as a boon for those who follow specific teams closely. <\/p>\n

Commissioner Mark “MarkZ” Zimmerman’s direction for the league has garnered praise, with many viewing this transition as a positive step forward.<\/p>\n

However, Riot Games is cautious about expanding play across too many days, opting to maintain a relatively compact schedule.<\/p>\n

Despite the format change, the LCS<\/a> won’t significantly increase its number of play days, as Riot Games plans to shift the regular season to a single round-robin format.<\/p>\n

Playoffs will continue as best-of-fives, consistent with previous years.<\/p>\n

One notable addition to the Summer Split schedule is a two-week break for the 2024 Esports World Cup, following a similar break during the Spring Split for the VALORANT<\/a> VCT Americas Kickoff tournament.<\/p>\n

This decision reflects the league’s commitment to accommodating major esports events without disrupting its own schedule.<\/p>\n

Commissioner MarkZ has hinted at this format change since February, acknowledging fan desires for such a shift.<\/p>\n

The reduction in LCS teams from 10 to 8 has also contributed to the timing of this change, seen by many as an opportunity to rejuvenate the league’s viewership.<\/p>\n

Overall, the transition to best-of-three series in the LCS signals a significant evolution for the league, driven by both fan demand and strategic decisions from league management.<\/p>\n

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