LCS Spring Split will return with online matches
Academy matches will also be played online.
With a few days of suspension passing by, theLeague of LegendsChampionship Series has already announced its speedy return for its eighth competitive week.
The league will continue the Spring Split and its playoffs with online matches and a remote set-up, ensuring the safety of players and LCS staff members during the CoVID-19 epidemic.
An update on the 2020 LCS & Academy Spring Split from Chris Greeley, LCS Commissionerpic.twitter.com/0G7SsoSTOt
The LCS and Academy will now have revised schedules, moving Monday Night League Games to fit into the Saturday and Sunday line-ups.
Academy Rush will also be replaced with five back-to-back Academy games for Weeks 8-9. you may check out the new schedule below:
LCS
Week 8: March 21-22Week 9: March 28-29Spring Playoffs: April 4-19Round 1: April 4-5Round 1 Losers: April 7-8Round 2: April 11-12Finals: April 18-19
Academy
Week 8: March 19-20Week 9: March 26-27Spring Playoffs: April 2-17Quarterfinals: April 2-3Semifinals: April 9-10Finals: April 17
Although it may be a quick and heartwarming comeback, LCS reminds us that the league is still in transition to such a set-up and will not have the “usual level of polish” as their studio-based broadcasts.
“We’ll do our best to deliver the best possible broadcast product to you and we appreciate your patience during the move to the new setup. We look forward to bringing the action of the LCS and Academy back to you soon,” statedthe LCS.
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