Every Team in the League of Legends European Championship (LEC)

By Nicholas Barth ·

Riot Games has announced the formation of the new League of Legends European Championship or LEC to replace the European League Championship Series or EU LCS.

Every Team in the League of Legends European Championship (LEC)

Tuesday, November 20th saw Riot Games announce the formation of the new League of Legends European Championship (LEC) as the next stage of evolution for the former European League Championship Series (EU LCS).

The major difference between the new LEC and the EU LCS is that the LEC will operate with a franchise format where each team has inked a long term partnership with developer Riot Games for a guaranteed spot in the LEC. This is opposed to the relegation system that the EU LCS had formerly utilized where under performing EU LCS teams could possibly lose their league spots to a challengers team. 

The ten teams that have secured a franchise spot in the new European league for the 2019 season consist of some old faces that have competed in the EU LCS, while other organizations will be looking to make a splash in their European debut with the LEC. You can find all ten franchise teams that will be competing below. 

League of Legends European Championship (LEC) Franchise Teams

  • FNATIC

  • SCHALKE 04

  • G2 ESPORTS

  • MISFITS GAMING

  • ORIGEN

  • EXCEL ESPORTS

  • ROGUE

  • SK GAMING

  • SPLYCE

  • TEAM VITALITY

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An example of the brand overhaul for the LEC. (Source: Riot Games)

Many members of the European League of Legends community may be curious as to why Riot games decided to do a massive brand overhaul of the EU LCS. The developer of the popular esports title addressed this question in its official announcement of the LEC. 

"We wanted a name – and design – that better captured our unique brand, as well as our attitude. We want people to feel like they belong, and be proud to be different. We’re the exception to what’s expected of us, which is why we decided to set aside our old name for something original," said Riot Games. 

With a set of new and old faces and a major appearance transformation, the League of Legends European Championship or LEC will be looking to continue and surpass the success that its predecessor in the EU LCS achieved and push Europe to the top of the world when it comes to professional League of Legends. 

(cover photo courtesy of Riot Games)