The League of Legends Championship Series is the premier circuit in North America, hosting some of the most recognized brands within western esports. The spring split leads up to the Mid Season Invitational with the season winner qualifying for the event.

Tournament Format

Group Stage:

Double round robin. Matches are Best-of-One.

Top six teams qualify for the Summer Playoffs.

Playoffs:

Single elimination Best-of-Five bracket. Top two teams from group stage are seeded into semifinals with the remaining four teams seeded into the quarterfinals. First placed team from group stage will select their opponent from quarterfinals.