Giants, Roccat, and the Unicorns of Love Reportedly Declined EU LCS Franchising Spots
By Zac Cameron ·
It's the end of an era for some fans as several more popular EU LCS organizations have reportedly been denied places in the tournament for next year.
A new report has emerged from ESPN, indicating that several more highly popular teams in the European League of Legends Championship Series will not be continuing on into the future. With Franchising looming for next year, several organizations have already reportedly been knocked back, and now it seems that Roccat, Giants, and the Unicorns of Love will also not be competing.
The EU LCS is set to follow the franchise model of the NA LCS, which instituted franchising last year for the 2018 season. During the application process, several teams were declined a spot in the new NA LCS, including popular organizations Immortals, and Dignitas.
Official statement: Giants and the future of EU LCS. pic.twitter.com/olnfxZeT2B
— Vodafone Giants (@GiantsGamingENG) October 5, 2018
The Unicorns of Love and Roccat have not yet commented on the situation, however Giants took to social media today to confirm the news that they would not be competing in the 2019 season. “Unfortunately, the rumours are true. Giants won’t be forming part of the new long-term partnership system Riot is constructing for 2019. We know the frustration our fans may experience and this we are releasing this statement.”
All three organizations have been part of the EU LCS for some time, having entered between 2012 and 2014, and competing ever since. While we don’t yet know which teams will be accepted, at the very least it seems we will be looking at five new teams joining the EU LCS next year.