As the 2024 competitive season approaches, the excitement for the European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) Regional Leagues (ERLs) in the world of League of Legends Esports is palpable.
Here’s an in-depth look at what the ERLs entail and the significant changes coming in 2024.
Understanding ERLs: The Foundation of LoL Esports in EMEA
ERLs are the cornerstone of regional League of Legends Esports within the EMEA region, positioned just below the prestigious League of Legends European Championship (LEC). These leagues play a crucial role in nurturing regional ecosystems and developing emerging talent aspiring to reach the heights of the LEC.
The ERL Landscape
In 2024, the ERLs are divided into two categories: Accredited and Non-Accredited leagues. This classification is based on specific criteria, such as the requirement for competing teams to be registered legal entities. Accreditation offers notable advantages, including player registration in the Global Contract Database (GCD).
With annual reviews, ERL accreditation statuses are meticulously evaluated to ensure that Tournament Organisers (TOs) maintain the required standards. This could lead to leagues gaining or losing their accredited status, contingent on their performance.
The ERLs for 2024 are as follows:
- Accredited ERLs: Superliga (SL), La Ligue Française (LFL), Prime League (PRM), Türkiye Championship League (TCL).
- Non-Accredited ERLs: Ultraliga (UL), Greek Legends League (GLL), Elite Series (ESLOL), Hitpoint Masters (HM), Northern League of Legends Championship (NLC), Liga Portuguesa de League of Legends (LPLOL), PG Nationals (PGN), Esports Balkan League (EBL), Arabian League (AL).
Competing in ERLs is more than just a game; it’s about regional pride and the ambition to be the best in one’s region. Beyond this, TOs offer prize pools for the victors in their respective leagues. Additionally, triumph in these leagues opens the door to the EMEA Masters (EM), a grand stage where ERL players can showcase their skills on one of EMEA’s largest platforms.
The ERLs are set to commence in late January, igniting a season of intense and thrilling League of Legends action across the EMEA region.
In a move to enhance team sustainability and ensure a steady path for promotion from the 2nd Division, the number of teams at risk of relegation has been reduced. Accredited leagues will see the bottom team from the 1st Division face off against the top two from the 2nd Division, while in Non-Accredited leagues, the last-place team will compete with the top three from the 2nd Division.
Details for the EM 2024 are being finalized, with updates expected in the New Year, promising another layer of excitement for fans and players alike.
The ERLs in 2024 represent not just a series of competitions, but a pathway to glory, a testing ground for emerging talents, and a celebration of regional excellence in LoL Esports. As teams and players gear up for the upcoming season, the EMEA region braces for a spectacle of skill, strategy, and esports excitement.
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