2022 LPL Spring Playoffs matches postponed due to ongoing COVID-19 situation
As always, safety first.
Update as of April 6:The 2022 LPL Spring Playoffs matches have beenpostponed a second timedue to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in Shanghai, China. The first Round 4 match between Victory Five and Top Esports will take place on April 12, Tuesday.
The2022 LPL Spring Playoffskicked off last Saturday on March 26 withBilibili Gamingtaking on Rare Atom in Round 1.
Today, as the playoffs proceed to Round 2, the LPL announced on Twitter that due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in China, they have postponed the remaining playoffs to April instead. All matches will also be played remotely.
The spotlight continues to shine on the2021 World Champions Edward Gaming, who advanced to Round 2 after eliminating FunPlus Phoenix 3-1 in the first round.
2022 LPL Spring Playoffs has been posted starting from Round 4
To protect the health and safety of players, coaches, and staff, the LPL has postponed all playoffs matches from Round 4 onwards.
The scheduled Round 2 and 3 playoffs matches will continue as planned.Weibo GamingandEdward Gamingwill face off in a best-of-five today, while Top Esports will take on LNG Esports tomorrow on March 30.
On March 31,JD Gamingwill compete against the winner of Weibo Gaming versus Edward Gaming.
The 2022 LPL Spring Playoffs will then take a one week break beforeresuming on April 8, where fans will finally get to see first seedVictory Fivein action.
The LPL will confirm the date and time of the final soon.
Catch the 2022 LPL Spring Playoffs livestream on its officialTwitchandYouTubechannels.
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