NA LCS Summer Finals at Madison Square Garden FAQ!

We're super excited to have Madison Square Garden host the NA Regional Finals this weekend! We put together a quick FAQ to help those of watching League of Legends live or visiting Madison Square Garden for the first time. If all else fails, please check the venue FAQ here: http://www.thegarden.com/faq.html

How do I get to Madison Square Garden?

Four Pennsylvania Plaza (7th Avenue between W 31st St and W 33rd St) New York, NY 10001

Madison Square Garden is located directly above Penn Station and is easily accessible by taking the 1,2,3, A, C, E trains to 34th Street/Penn Station. You may also take the B, D, F, V, N, R, Q, W trains to the 34th Street/Herald Square stop and walk one block west to The Garden. PATH trains from New Jersey also stop at 33rd Street/Avenue of the Americas. If you are arriving via Metro-North, you may take the Shuttle from Grand Central to Times Square and transfer to the downtown 1,2,3 trains to 34th Street/Penn Station.

**What entrance should I use? ** To enter the Arena, we have escalators in each Tower that access each level of seating. To access the Towers, you must enter through the Box Office lobby on 7th Avenue.

What games are being played?

Saturday, August 22: Best of 5 between Team Impulse vs. Team Liquid (3rd place match) Sunday, August 23: Best of 5 between Team SoloMid vs. Counter Logic Gaming (Finals)

**What’s on the line? ** At the end of Summer Finals weekend, two teams will have qualified for Worlds.

TSM is going to Worlds no matter what happens this weekend They will auto-qualify with 1st place OR if they lose to CLG, they will still have the most Championship Points

**CLG **will go to Worlds if they win first place OR If they get 2nd and TL gets 4th

Team Liquid will go to Worlds if they win 3rd place AND CLG loses to TSM

Team Impulse can not qualify for Worlds from Summer Finals. They need to win Regionals so they are playing for Gauntlet bracket placement.

What time do doors open?

Saturday, August 22, doors open at 5PM EDT Sunday, August 23, doors open at 3PM EDT

When does the event start?

The event will start at 6PM EDT on Saturday, 4PM EDT on Sunday

Will there be other things to do once I get there?

Yes! We'll have a variety of community activities in Chase Square starting at 2PM EDT on Saturday and 12PM EDT on Sunday. See the attached map for the location of Chase Square!

What support will be offered for cosplayers?

We absolutely welcome cosplayers at the event! For full details on restrictions and accommodations, read this post by Riot Jynx!

There's also a cosplay-specific entrance. Check it out here! http://i.imgur.com/aPfdIRv.png

Will there be merchandise on sale?

Yes, we will have League of Legends merchandise for sale at the event

Can I take photos/videos at the event?"

Absolutely! We encourage photos and video but please leave your telephoto lens/tripod/monopods at home as they're not permitted at Madison Square Garden.

Will there be swag at the event?

Yes! We'll be tossing out swag before and after each match.

**Will there be food and drink for sale at the event? **

Yes, concessions will be available.

**Is re-entry available? **

Per Madison Square Garden rules, all exits are final and no re-entry will be allowed.

**Can I bring my own food/drink? Where can I smoke? Can I bring a backpack? Where is Will Call? **

All of these details are covered in the Madison Square Garden FAQ at http://www.thegarden.com/faq.html

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

There is not a coat or baggage check at Madison Square Garden.

**How do I obtain handicap seats? What disability services are available? **

Madison Square Garden provides disabled accommodations and sells tickets to disabled individuals through our Disabled Services department, which may be reached at 212-465-6034, any weekday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

I'll be hanging around in this thread if you have any questions not covered above or in the MSG FAQ.