Riot Games has unveiled the Americas Challengers, a groundbreaking event bringing together the best Tier 2 teams from LATAM, Brazil, and North America. This tournament serves as a prelude to the upcoming changes in the League of Legends competitive scene set for 2025.
Details of the Americas Challengers Tournament: Unification of Regions
The Americas Challengers tournament marks a significant step towards the fusion of LLA, CBLoL, and LCS into the new League of Americas.
This decision, although controversial, especially among the Brazilian audience, reflects Riot’s vision of a more interconnected competitive ecosystem. Riot had hinted at an interregional tournament featuring these three regions, and now it has come to fruition.
Participating Teams
The tournament will feature top teams from various regions:
- North America: The top two teams from the NA Challengers Series.
- Brazil: The top two teams from CBLOL Academy.
- LATAM: The champions of LRS (Latin America North) and LRN (Latin America South).
Format
- Group Stage: The six teams will compete in a round-robin format, best of one.
- Playoffs: The top four teams from the group stage will advance to a double-elimination bracket, utilizing the Fearless Draft system.
Location and Dates
The Americas Challengers will take place at the Riot Games Arena (CBLOL Arena) in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The event is scheduled from September 14 to September 21, culminating in the Grand Final.
Prize Pool
The tournament boasts a $75,000 prize pool, adding significant stakes to the competition. Notably, the outcomes of this event will not impact the guest slots for the League of Americas in 2025.
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Conclusion
The Americas Challengers represents a bold new chapter in the League of Legends competitive landscape, uniting talent from LATAM, Brazil, and North America. As Riot Games continues to innovate and expand its esports initiatives, this tournament sets the stage for exciting future developments in the League of Americas.