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Now that the LEC 2023 Summer Split has come to a close, we are all set for the Season Finals, a thrilling event that will determine which teams qualify for the prestigious Worlds. Here’s a comprehensive rundown of the qualified teams, the schedule, and the potential contenders for the Worlds Qualifying Series.
Qualified Teams: The six teams that have secured their spots in the LEC 2023 Season Finals are as follows (in order of seeding):
- G2 Esports
- MAD Lions
- Team BDS
- XL Esports
- Fnatic
- SK Gaming
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Overview of the Contenders: G2 Esports emerged as the dominant force in the LEC, triumphing over XL Esports in a thrilling rematch. Despite XL’s loss, their impressive performances throughout the split have solidified their position as the second-best team. Team BDS has showcased consistency but faces the challenge of other teams catching up to their strategies.
MAD Lions, with a poor summer split, still earned the #2 seed thanks to their victory in the Spring Split Championship. Their unpredictable form adds an intriguing element to the Season Finals, thanks in part to their resourceful coaching staff. Fnatic and SK Gaming secured their spots in the finals with strong showings in the Summer Split. Fnatic’s roster changes have brought about improved shotcalling, while SK Gaming remains a solid contender.
Schedule and Format: The LEC Season Finals will kick off on August 19 and run until September 10. The tournament follows a double-elimination format. The top four seeds (G2 Esports, MAD Lions, Team BDS, and XL Esports) will compete in the winners’ bracket, while Fnatic and SK Gaming will start in the lower bracket. The winners’ bracket losers will face Fnatic and SK Gaming to determine their fate in the lower bracket.
Road to Worlds: As customary, the LEC will be awarded three seeds for the Worlds 2023 Championship, hosted in Korea. However, this year, there might be an opportunity for a fourth seed through the Worlds Qualifying Series. The #4 seeds from the LEC and LCS will face off in a best-of-five series. The victor will claim the last Worlds seed and join minor regions in the play-in stage.
Where to Watch: As always, fans can catch all the thrilling action of the LEC Season Finals on the official LEC channels on Twitch and YouTube. For a more engaging experience, co-streamers such as KOI, Team Heretics, and Astralis, with Danish casters offering insightful analysis and lively commentary, will be available. Additionally, for hardcore fans, select cinemas across the continent will screen the LEC Finals, providing an opportunity to share the passion for the competition with like-minded enthusiasts.
All in all, check out the highlights of the finals here!
