League of Legends LCP Mid-Season: Format, teams, and schedule

Here's everything you need to know about the LoL Championship Pacific Mid-Season.

The League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) is set to continue with its regional tournament with the LCP Mid Season, bringing teams back to the stage to compete for two spots at this year's Mid-Season Invitational (MSI).

CTBC Flying Oyster secured victory at the Season Kickoff and represented the region at the First Stand Tournament, where they secured 3rd-4th place. Now, with Mid-Season approaching, fans will be able to watch the action live at the LCP Arena.

LCP Arena opens its doors to LoL fans

LCP fans will finally get the chance to watch matches live as the LCP Arena opens its doors for the first time this Mid Season. The new venue brings the competition to the stage with a full crowd, adding to the excitement of every game.

Built for top-level play, the arena features high-end PC setups for teams and bright LED panels, thanks to MSI and Unilumin, creating an immersive experience for both players and fans. A Riot Games merchandise store will also be on-site for those looking to pick up official gear. More details about the LCP Arena will be shared soon.

Mid Season format

Teams will compete for two spots at MSI through a structured tournament format. The Regular Season follows a Single Round-Robin best-of-three format, with the Top 6 teams advancing to the Qualifying Series. Performance in the Regular Season will also affect seeding for the LCP Season Finals.

In the Qualifying Series, matches in Rounds 1 and 2 will follow a Bo3 format, while the final rounds will be a best-of-five. The two Grand Finalists will earn a place at MSI.

Fearless Draft will continue for the rest of the season, requiring teams to adapt their strategies for each match. Additionally, the 1v1 side selection will return with a new champion pool.

Teams:

Here are the teams particpating for the Mid-Season:

CTBC Flying Oyster(Partner)
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks gaming (Partner)
GAM Esports (Partner)
TALON
DetonatioN FocusMe(Guest)
MGN Vikings Esports (Guest)
Team Secret Whales
Chiefs Esports Club (Guest)

Mid Season schedule

The LCP Mid Season will run from 19 April to 8 June. Match start times will be adjusted, beginning at 16:30 GMT+7 / 17:30 GMT+8 / 18:30 GMT+9 / 20:30 GMT+11.

Matches for the first week:

The LCP Mid Season will run from 19 April to 8 June. Match start times will be adjusted, beginning at 4:30 PM GMT+7 / 5:30 PM GMT+8 / 6:30 PM GMT+9 / 8:30 PM GMT+11.

19 April :
- MGN Vikings Esports vs Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS gaming - 5:30 PM GMT+8
- CTBC Flying Oyster vs Talon - 8:00 PM GMT+8
20 April
- DetonatioN FocusMe vs The Chiefs Esports Club - 5:30 PM GMT+8
- Team Secret Whales vs GAM Esports - 8:00 PM GMT+8

The full schedule will be available on lolesports.com and will be updated throughout the event.

How to buy tickets

Tickets will be available for purchase online through the KKTIX website or at FamilyMart locations across Taiwan. Sales open on 5 April, and the ticketing page will be accessible in English, Chinese, and Japanese.

Fans can buy tickets for specific Match Days, granting entry to all games scheduled on that day. Once sales begin, instructions on selecting seats and completing the purchase will be provided on the ticketing platform.