NA CS Spring Playoffs Primer
Welcome to the exciting conclusion of the NA Challenger Series Spring Split. The Challenger Series (CS) Playoffs is the final push for CS teams to secure one of the two spots at the upcoming Promotion Tournament.
Schedule
As we announced January, the CS Spring playoffs matches will be Bo5 played over two weeks. To ensure the best experience for players and teams, all NA CS Playoff matches will be played in house at the NA LCS Studio.
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NA CS Spring Playoffs, Semifinals:
- Tuesday, March 8: Ember vs. Team Dragon Knights
- Wednesday, March 9: Apex vs. Team Liquid Academy
NA CS Spring Playoffs, Finals: Wednesday, March 16 (Bo5)
What’s on the line?
The top two CS teams from NA CS Playoffs will advance to the revamped Promotion Tournament for a chance to qualify for the NA LCS Summer Split.
The bottom LCS teams will face-off against the top CS teams for the right to participate in the NA LCS Summer Split. Learn more about the Promotion Tournament in our preseason announcement.
How do I catch the action?
All the NA CS Playoff matches will be broadcasted starting at 6PM PT on game days starting with NA CS Semifinals on March 8-9.
Stay tuned to Lolesports to see what NA Challenger teams will fight for a chance to become a part of the LCS at the Promotion Tournament on March 24-27.
How do I become part of NA CS Summer Open Qualifiers?
Think you have what it takes to be part of the Challenger Series? Sign-ups for the NA CS Summer Open Qualifiers will open on April 5 via Battlegrounds. For more information on getting involved with Challenger, check out the Challenger Series info page.
