As the excitement of the LEC 2024 Winter Split settles, the spotlight now turns to the Spring Split, the second leg of the League of Legends EMEA Championship’s (LEC) thrilling season.
G2 Esports, fresh off their Winter Split victory, have already set the stage for what promises to be a riveting Spring Split.
A New Era for the LEC
The LEC’s format revamp in 2023 introduced a Winter Split, adding a fresh layer to the competition and leading up to the traditional Spring and Summer Splits. This year, the top six teams from the cumulative splits will clash in the LEC Season Finals with not just the championship on the line, but also spots for Worlds 2024.
Spring Split 2024 Breakdown
The Spring Split is crucial in the grand scheme of the LEC 2024 season.
Here’s what you need to know about the format:
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Stage 1 (Regular Season): March 9th to March 25th
- All ten teams will compete in a single round-robin format with best-of-one matches. The top eight will advance to the playoffs.
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Stage 2 (Playoffs): March 30th to April 14th
- A fierce double-elimination bracket awaits the top eight, with the initial rounds as best-of-three and subsequent matches escalating to best-of-five.
Prize: Winner heads to the Mid-Season Invitational 2024 and LEC Finals 2024
The LEC Spring Split isn’t just about the glory; there’s a significant prize pool at stake:
Total: €80,000
- 1st Place: €40,000 + 145 points
- 2nd Place: €25,000 (around $26,944.01 USD) + 120 points
- 3rd Place: €10,000 (about $10,777.60 USD) + 95 points
- 4th Place: €5,000 (around $5,388.80 USD) + 70 points
The LEC Spring Split 2024 is more than a tournament; it’s a celebration of competitive League of Legends at its finest. With a mix of veteran talent and fresh faces, each match promises strategic depth, high-level gameplay, and moments that will have fans on the edge of their seats.
Teams to Watch
- Fnatic
- G2 Esports
- GIANTX
- Karmine Corp
- MAD Lions KOI
- Rogue
- SK Gaming
- Team BDS
- Team Heretics
- Team Vitality
These teams are not just battling for the Spring Split title but are also accumulating crucial Championship Points (CP) under the revamped 2024 system, influencing their journey to the Season Finals and potentially to Worlds.
The LEC Spring 2024 Regular Season has kicked off, and fans are already witnessing the high-caliber gameplay and competitive intensity that define European League of Legends.
The opening matches have set a dynamic tone for the season, showcasing the depth of talent and strategic diversity within the league.
Schedule Highlights
The Spring Split kicks off on March 9th, 2024, with a lineup of matches that promises to ignite the competitive fire:
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Saturday, March 30, 2024
- Fnatic 2:0 GX
- Team Vitality 2:1 SK Gaming
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Sunday, March 31, 2024
- Team Heretics 0:2 BDS
- G2 Esports 2:0 MAD Lions KOI
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Monday, April 1, 2024
- Fnatic 0:2 G2 Esports
- Team Vitality 1:2 BDS
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- SK Gaming 1:2 Team Heretics
- GX 1:2 MAD Lions KOI
The LEC Spring 2024 Playoffs have kicked off with intense competition and strategic gameplay.
Leading the pack are BDS and G2 Esports, both undefeated at 2-0, showcasing their dominance in the league. In the middle, Fnatic, MAD Lions KOI, Team Heretics, and Team Vitality are locked in a fierce battle, each with a 1-1 record, demonstrating the tight competition in the league. At the bottom, GIANTX and SK Gaming are still seeking their first wins.
Recent matches have seen MAD Lions KOI and Team Heretics securing narrow victories, while G2 Esports and BDS have stamped their authority with convincing wins. As the playoffs progress, every team is vying for supremacy, promising more thrilling League of Legends action for fans around the world.
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
- Team Vitality 2:0 MAD Lions KOI
- Fnatic 2:1 Team Heretics
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
- BDS 1:3 G2 Esports
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Monday, April 8, 2024
- Fnatic 3:1 Team Vitality
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Saturday, April 13, 2024
- BDS 2:3 Fnatic
In a nail-biting match to the LEC Spring 2024 Playoffs, Fnatic edged out BDS in an intense best-of-five series, securing a 3:2 victory.
This hard-fought win propels Fnatic into the grand finals, where they will face off against G2 Esports in what promises to be an electrifying showdown.
Fnatic’s comeback was underscored by strategic brilliance and tight team coordination, particularly evident in their decisive fifth game win. Their aggressive playstyle paid dividends, with critical stats reflecting their tactical superiority: Fnatic led in first towers and had a significant edge in Nashor control throughout the series.
Looking deeper into the numbers, Fnatic’s overall win rate of 64% this tournament speaks volumes about their consistency and threat level. The final game against BDS highlighted their strategic focus, with Fnatic securing the first Nashor and maintaining better tower control, which were pivotal in their late-game surge.
As the anticipation builds for the grand finals, all eyes are on Fnatic and G2 Esports.
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Sunday, April 14, 2024
- G2 Esports 3:1 Fnatic
In an electrifying League of Legends European Championship (LEC) Spring 2024 final, G2 Esports claimed their fourth straight title by defeating Fnatic in a riveting 3-1 series.
This triumph marks G2’s 14th overall championship in the EMEA region, reinforcing their dominance.
Game Dynamics
- Game 1: Fnatic exploited G2’s lane swap strategy, securing an early lead.
- Game 2: G2 rebounded strongly with Yike’s crucial Baron steal and Caps’ game-defining pentakill.
- Game 3: Caps executed a brilliant backdoor to dismantle Fnatic’s strategy.
- Game 4: Hans Sama’s Jinx achieved a pentakill, leading G2 to a decisive victory and the championship.
After the match, Caps, awarded MVP, highlighted his and G2’s ambition to excel at the upcoming Mid Season Invitational, aiming to transform their regional success into global supremacy.
With this win, G2 not only cements their legacy but also sets the stage for an exciting international showdown at the Mid-Season Invitational. Their fans and supporters can hardly wait to see how they will stack up against the best teams from around the world.
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