Split 3 overview
The last regional Split, with each region running their own Split format and style. The top teams from the season will come together for the final tournament of the year, Worlds.
1st Place
Qualifies for Worlds
2nd Place
Qualifies for Worlds
3rd Place
Qualifies for Worlds
Event Phases
Every team from this region participate.
Regular Season
Teams are divided into two groups based on the results of Split 2. Teams play triple round robin within their groups. The top four teams from the top group qualify directly into Playoffs. The next four teams (5th seed from top group and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd seed from bottom group) participate in a play-in tournament.
Play-ins
Four teams participate in a play-in tournament. The top two teams qualify for Playoffs. Round 1 The 1st seed faces the 2nd seed. The winner qualifies for the Playoffs, while the loser proceeds to Round 2. The 3rd seed faces the 4th seed, with the winner advancing to Round 2. Round 2 The two remaining teams face each other, and the winner qualifies for the Playoffs.
Playoffs
Six teams participate in a double elimination bracket with the top three teams qualifying for Worlds.
Participating Teams
All teams in all 7 regions participate in this event.
LCP
LCK
LPL
LCS
CBLOL
LEC
LCK Challengers
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