2018 NA LCS Spring Playoffs Primer
The 2018 NA LCS Spring Split playoffs are just around the corner and they’re shaping up to be absolutely epic.
We’ve got everything you need to know, including some team backgrounds and ways to support some of your favorite contenders. Let’s dive right in!
When can I watch the playoffs?
- Quarterfinals: March 24-25
- Semifinals: March 31-April 1
- Finals: April 7-8
What’s the format?
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The six playoff teams will battle their way through a single-elimination playoff bracket with the top two seeds starting with a bye week. The action will span over three rounds (Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals), and each match will be played in a Best of 5 (Bo5) format.
The teams will be seeded via Dynamic Seeding. This means that the lowest remaining seed after quarterfinals will face the highest seed in the semifinals. That’s why the regular season finishes are so important, because they can determine how tough your path to the finals is!
What's on the line?
Firstly, if a team wins the Spring Split, glory and a really awesome trophy are theirs. On top of that, they’ll earn the opportunity to represent the NA LCS at the 2018 Mid-Season Invitational and take on some of the best teams in the world!
If a team places in the top three, they’ve earned a birth into Rift Rivals NA vs. EU.
Last, but certainly not least, there are Championship Points on the line that can help teams make it to Worlds 2018 if they happen to not win the 2018 NA LCS Summer Split outright. Here’s a summary of the Championship Points available:
- First Place - 90 points
- Second Place - 70 points
- Third Place - 50 points
- Fourth Place - 30 points
- Fifth/Sixth Place - 10 points
Meet the teams
Jump to: 100 | FOX | TSM | TL | C9 | CG
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100 Roster
- Top: Ssumday
- Jungle: Meteos
- Mid: Ryu
- AD Carry: Cody Sun
- Support: Aphromoo
100 Content
Support 100 Thieves
- Visit the 100 Website
- Like 100 on Facebook
- Follow 100 on Twitter
- Follow 100 on Instagram
- Subscribe to 100 on YouTube
- Use #100WIN and #NALCS on social media
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FOX Roster
- Top: Huni
- Jungle: Dardoch
- Mid: Fenix
- AD Carry: Altec
- Support: Adrian
FOX Content
- Must Watch Matches: 100 vs. FOX
- Countdown to Playoffs: Rick Fox
- Meet the FOX
- The Breakdown with Zirene: How to End A Game in 23 Minutes
Support FOX
- Visit the FOX Website
- Like FOX on Facebook
- Follow FOX on Twitter
- Follow FOX on Instagram
- Subscribe to FOX on YouTube
- Use #FOXWIN and #NALCS on social media
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TSM Roster
- Top: Hauntzer
- Jungle: MikeYeung
- Mid: Bjergsen
- AD Carry: Zven
- Support: Mithy
TSM Content
- 6 thoughts going into Playoffs
- Mechanics: A closer look at Bjergsen's Swain in Week 9
- TSM Bjergsen Ryze Guide
- TSM: Legends
Support TSM
- Visit TSM Website
- Like TSM on Facebook
- Follow TSM on Twitter
- Follow TSM on Instagram
- Subscribe to TSM on YouTube
- Use #TSMWIN and #NALCS on social media
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TL Roster
- Top: Impact
- Jungle: Xmithie
- Mid: Pobelter
- AD Carry: Doublelift
- Support: Olleh
TL Content
Support TL
- Visit the TL Website
- Like TL on Facebook
- Follow TL on Twitter
- Follow TL on Instagram
- Subscribe to TL on YouTube
- Use #TLWIN and #NALCS on social media
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Cloud9 Roster
- Top: Licorice
- Jungle: Svenskeren
- Mid: Jensen
- AD Carry: Sneaky (Dark Elementalist Lux)
- Support: Smoothie
Cloud9 Content
- 6 thoughts heading into Playoffs
- The Penta - Episode 9 (2018)
- This or That: Sneaky Slides
- On Cloud9
- 7 Minutes in Cloud9
Support Cloud9
- Visit the C9 Website
- Like C9 on Facebook
- Follow C9 on Twitter
- Follow C9 on Instagram
- Subscribe to C9 on YouTube
- Use #C9WIN and #NALCS on social media
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Clutch Roster
- Top: Solo
- Jungle: Lira
- Mid: Febiven
- AD Carry: Apollo
- Support: Hakuho
Clutch Content
Support CG
- Visit the CG Website
- Like CG on Facebook
- Follow CG on Twitter
- Follow CG on Instagram
- Subscribe to CG on YouTube
- Use #CGWIN and #NALCS on social media
Playoffs begins with Quarterfinals on Saturday, March 24 with Team Liquid vs. Cloud9 at 2:00 PM PT and TSM vs. Clutch Gaming on Sunday, March 25 at noon PT.
