NA LCS Summer Finals Survival Guide

Riot·8/22/2016, 8:05:54 PM·0 votes·14,781 views

TL;DR:

NA Summer Finals weekend takes place on August 27-28 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario.
IMT vs. CLG (3rd place) will play on Saturday and TSM vs. C9 (1st place) will play on Sunday.
The event will begin as early as 3:00 PM, immediately following the EU LCS broadcast.

It’s almost the end of Summer. To conclude an exciting split, we’ll be heading to the 6 for NA Summer Finals weekend. We’re excited to crown a new Split Champion and find out what teams will represent North America at the 2016 League of Legends World Championship.

Read on for everything you need to know about attending NA Summer Finals weekend:

Getting There

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Photo: Air Canada Centre

How do I get to the Air Canada Centre?

Air Canada Centre (ACC) is located at 50 Bay St, Toronto, Ontario.

Head over to Air Canada Centre’s “How To Get To Us” page for directions via automobile, public transportation, walking, bike, from the airport, and parking information.

Where is Will Call?

Fans may pick up tickets at the Ticket Office in the Galleria. The Galleria is a public walkway running east to west at the north end of Air Canada Centre.

What To Do

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When should I show up?

Doors open at 1:30 PM local time or Eastern Time (ET) on August 27-28. We’ll also have the EU LCS broadcast being shown in the venue and there will be some pre-game activities at the Galleria starting at 12:00 PM.

What games are being played?

Saturday, August 27: Best of 5 between Counter Logic Gaming vs. Immortals (3rd place match)

Sunday, August 28: Best of 5 between Cloud9 vs. TSM (Finals)

When does the event start?

The event will begin on both August 27-28 as early as 3:00 PM ET, immediately following the EU LCS broadcast.

What will be happening before the event?

We’ll have a variety of pre-show activities in The Galleria starting at 12:00 PM including photo ops, sign making stations, and more.

What’s the Riftwalk? Is it on-site? When is it open?

The Riftwalk will be a short walk away at the Metro Convention Centre on August 27-28. If you want to visit, make sure to grab a ticket on EventBrite.

For more information on Riftwalk including how to attend, exhibits, and more, visit the Riftwalk announcement and updates will be available on their Event Page on Facebook.

What To Bring

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Can I bring a camera? Can I take photos / videos at the event?

We encourage photos and videos from your seat but leave monopods, selfie sticks, tripods, and large rigs at home. Generally, anything that can block the view or disrupt the experience of the others around you is a no-go.

Any photos taken are for personal use only and may not be sold, licensed or distributed.

What items are not allowed inside the arena?

Anything that can distract the players or interrupt the event will not be allowed in the arena including air horns, vuvuzelas, beach balls, laser pointers, etc. All final decisions on items entering the facility shall be at the sole discretion of Riot, Air Canada Centre security and Toronto Police Service.

Will there be swag at the event?

Yes, we will be tossing out swag before and after each match.

Will there be food for sale during the event?

Yes, concessions will be available.

Is re-entry available?

Once you exit the venue, you cannot re-enter.

Can I bring my own food / drink?

Outside food is not allowed inside the venue.

Where can I smoke?

Air Canada Centre utilizes a "pass-out" re-entry system that allows smokers to exit to designated smoking areas (Gate 4, Gate 5 and Gate 6 - suiteholders are encouraged to use Gate 2) by presenting a valid event ticket, and to be permitted to re-enter the building by presenting the same ticket.

Can I bring a backpack?

Air Canada Centre only allows small personal handbags or baby bags into the building. We recommend you leave your backpacks, large packages or other bags either at home or in your car. You should also be aware that all bags are subject to search before being allowed into Air Canada Centre.

Are signs and banners allowed? Will there be a place where I can make my own?

Signs and banners are allowed as long as they do not exceed 22x 28 (standard poster board) and do not obstruct other attendees. Guests whose signs or banners frequently obstruct others will be asked to put them away by event staff. All signs are subject to review by event staff and any signs that are deemed offensive will be confiscated and not returned.

Is there a coat check? Can I check my bags or luggage?

There is no coat or bag check for NA Summer Finals.

Stakes

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What’s on the line at NA Summer Finals?

The winner of NA Summer Finals will not only win the championship title but also earn a spot to represent North America at the 2016 World Championship.

Wait, how do NA teams qualify for Worlds again?

The team that has accrued the most championship points throughout the season will also qualify for Worlds as the second seed. The third seed for NA at Worlds 2016 will be determined the following week via the NA Regional Qualifier at the NA LCS Studio. Seeding for the NA Regional Qualifier will be determined by championship points so every match at NA Summer Finals weekend matters.

1st place - Will represent NA at Worlds 2016
2nd place - 90 points
3rd place - 70 points
4th place - 40 points

Current Championship Points:

Based on the conclusion of NA LCS Spring Split and most recent Playoff results, NA LCS teams currently have the following Championship Points allocations:

Team Liquid (TL) - 50 points
Team Envy (NV) - 20 points
NRG Esports (NRG) - 0 points
Echo Fox (FOX) - 0 points
Phoenix1 Esports (P1) - 0 points
Apex Gaming (APX) - 0 points

Championship points still need to awarded for following teams based on their NA Summer Finals performance. Below are their current point totals from Spring:

Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) - 90 points
TSM (TSM) - 70 points
Immortals (IMT) - 50 points
Cloud9 (C9) - 10 points

Cosplay

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Is there a cosplay entrance?

No, all cosplayers will enter through the main gates.

What is the cosplay policy?

Air Canada Centre Cosplay Rules:

All final decisions on costumes entering the facility shall be at the sole discretion of Air Canada Centre security and Toronto Police Service.
Your costume must be not be wider than 4 feet across, longer than 6 feet, or taller than 8 feet. Additionally, you must be able to easily maneuver your costume over stairs or ramps unassisted. You must also be able to sit in your seat while wearing your costume. There is no re-entry policy so if you leave to take off your costume, you will not be able to return to the venue.
You must have unobstructed vision at all times (i.e., must not need to remove a piece of your costume in order to see).
Armor cannot pose a threat to others by way of sharpened metal edges, spikes, or bladed surfaces.
All swords or bladed weapons must be blunt-edged and cannot have a sharpened edge (no metallic or predominantly wooden weapons). No weapon may be sharp or pointy enough to cut or pierce someone with moderate pressure, or heavy enough to create a threatening club. Note: Worbla will be permitted, pending that it follows the above weapon restrictions.
You may not bring firearms of any kind including air guns or cap guns, as well as any replica weapon (i.e., facsimiles or realistic versions of real-world weapons). Any firearm must be clearly of prop nature, and cosplayers will be responsible for proving that any potential firearm is non-dischargeable.
Any bow-type weapons must be unstrung or strung with a low-tensile thread. All prop arrows must have non-metal, blunted tips.
You may not include liquids, gels, or other substances which could cause a mess. (This will be at the discretion of Toronto Police Service, Riot, and/or Air Canada Centre staff).
You may not use smoke effects, fire, explosives, or any other environmental hazard in any capacity.
You may display your prop weapons only as costume pieces. Do not swing or brandish your prop in any way that could be considered unsafe or threatening.
You may pose with a prop in a brandishing manner, so long as no reasonable person would interpret for anything other than dramatic effect. Event staff or management may stop you at their sole discretion.
All attendees who have prop weapons need to be verified and inspected by event security when they arrive. Attendees whose costume weapons have been approved will be tagged and cataloged.

As a final note, everyone attending the NA LCS Summer Finals will need to have a ticket in order to enter the event.

Please let us know if you have any additional cosplay questions, reach out to Jynx (@RiotJynx) on Twitter.

If you have any additional questions about NA LA Summer Finals, let us know in the comments or head over the Air Canada Centre A-Z Guide and FAQ.

Bear Schmiedicker, yes, Bear is his real name, is one of the NA LCS Leads. Besides leading the NA LCS team, he works with a group that is focused on pro player career/personal development. He previously led and grew the NA Player Support team at Riot and has had a long history and passion for Esports. When he isn’t on the Rift or the NA LCS studio, he’s chasing around two corgis (Appa and Korra). On Twitter, he’s just @bearfromspace.