Introduction:
The League of Legends (LoL) EMEA Championship has grown tremendously in popularity over the years, attracting millions of players and viewers worldwide. In 2021, the championship will consist of three splits – Spring, Summer, and Fall. Each split will have its own set of rules, format, and qualifiers, making it a challenging but exciting experience for both players and fans alike. In this guide, we’ll take an in-depth look at each split, including its structure, format, and key teams to watch out for.
Spring Split:
The Spring Split is the first of three splits in the LoL EMEA Championship. It runs from January 16th to March 28th, with a total prize pool of €500,000. The format for the Spring Split is round-robin, meaning each team plays every other team once. This means that each team will play 9 games in total, with 4 wins and 5 losses.
The top 2 teams from each group will automatically qualify for the playoffs, while the remaining 8 teams will enter a relegation tournament. The relegation tournament will be a single-elimination bracket, with the bottom team being relegated to the Challenger League EMEA.
Key teams to watch out for in the Spring Split include Fnatic, G2 Esports, and Schalke 04. Fnatic is one of the most successful teams in LoL history, having won multiple World Championships. G2 Esports is another powerhouse team, with a strong roster and a proven track record of success. Schalke 04 is a new addition to the EMEA region, having recently merged with FC Schalke 04. With their strong financial backing, they are sure to be a force to be reckoned with in the Spring Split.
Summer Split:
The Summer Split runs from May 1st to July 25th, with a total prize pool of €750,000. Like the Spring Split, it is also round-robin, meaning each team plays every other team once. However, unlike the Spring Split, the top 3 teams from each group will automatically qualify for the playoffs, while the remaining 6 teams will enter a relegation tournament. The bottom two teams from the relegation tournament will be relegated to the Challenger League EMEA.
Key teams to watch out for in the Summer Split include G2 Esports, Fnatic, and SK Gaming. G2 Esports and Fnatic are both perennial contenders in LoL, with strong rosters and a proven track record of success. SK Gaming is a new addition to the EMEA region, having recently merged with KONUSKA Razers Esports Club. With their strong financial backing and a talented roster, they are sure to be a force to be reckoned with in the Summer Split.
Fall Split:
The Fall Split runs from August 28th to November 14th, with a total prize pool of €750,000. Like the Spring and Summer splits, it is also round-robin, meaning each team plays every other team once. However, unlike the previous two splits, the top 2 teams from each group will automatically qualify for the playoffs, while the remaining 8 teams will enter a relegation tournament. The bottom team from the relegation tournament will be relegated to the Challenger League EMEA.
Key teams to watch out for in the Fall Split include G2 Esports, Fnatic, and Origen. G2 Esports and Fnatic are both perennial contenders in LoL, with strong rosters and a proven track record of success. Origen is a newer team, having only joined the EMEA region in 2018. With their talented roster and a solid track record, they are sure to be a force to be reckoned with in the Fall Split.
FAQs:
- What is the prize pool for each split of the LoL EMEA Championship?
The Spring Split has a prize pool of €500,000, while the Summer and Fall Splits have a prize pool of €750,000 each. - How many teams will qualify for the playoffs in each split?
In the Spring Split, the top 2 teams from each group will automatically qualify for the playoffs. In the Summer and Fall Splits, the top 3 teams from each group will automatically qualify for the playoffs. - What is the relegation tournament format for the splits?
The relegation tournament for each split is a single-elimination bracket.