Current tips

LEC Changes for 2025

The upcoming 2025 season for the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) is set to bring significant changes that promise to refresh the competitive landscape. One of the most noteworthy additions is the Fearless Draft, which encourages teams to adapt dynamically during matches by restricting repeated champion selections. This innovative feature is designed to foster strategic variety and challenge the adaptability of teams in a new way.

Another key shift involves the phasing out of Championship Points and the Season Finals, marking a departure from previous season structures. The league will place greater emphasis on matches conducted over a best-of-three format, enhancing the competitive depth of the tournament. These adjustments reflect a strategic overhaul aimed at enriching the viewer experience and elevating competitive standards across the league.

2025 LEC Season

Winter Segment 2025

The 2025 Winter Segment features the introduction of the Fearless Draft system, a new twist for the tournament. This component prevents teams from using the same champion more than once in a series. Aside from this, the format remains consistent with a single round-robin over three weeks, using best-of-one matches. The top eight teams earn their spots in the playoff stage, which incorporates both double-elimination brackets and best-of-three and best-of-five matches, all employing the Fearless Draft. Securing victory in this initial segment grants access to a new international event, with the beginning set for January 18.

Spring Segment 2025

In the Spring Segment, a shift occurs to more match formats, starting with a single round-robin of best-of-three series. Every team will compete in at least nine such matches. The top six teams progress to the playoffs, structured as a double-elimination bracket. All matches here are best-of-five, minus the Fearless Draft element. Success in this segment's playoffs qualifies the top two teams for participation in the 2025 Mid-Season Invitational.

Summer Segment 2025

The Summer Segment introduces further variety with more best-of-three series but divides participants into two groups of five, creating a diverse competitive landscape. Within each group, the teams face each other in best-of-three series. The leading two from each group advance directly to the playoffs, while the third and fourth placeholders engage in cross-group best-of-three deciders to clinch the remaining playoff spots. The playoffs follow a double-elimination structure, consisting of best-of-five matches, ultimately deciding which squads earn the privilege of representing the LEC at the upcoming year's World Championship.

Throughout these segments, fans can expect exciting changes, including games played on the live patch for increased dynamism and local events that offer a fresh experience by bringing matches ‚on the road‘ in selected countries. This ensures that the league remains both competitive and engaging, providing a compelling narrative for teams and supporters alike.

Operator of the Month