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Play Like a Pro with SLG City Champs!

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Our friends over at Super League are kicking off Season 3 of their League of Legends tournament, City Champs. City Champs is a national competition that takes place IRL in gaming arenas across the country throughout March and April with competitive brackets for all skill levels from Bronze to Challenger. Starting on March 11, try out for a spot on your city's team. With 16 cities in the competition across the country, there’s a good chance it’s available in your home town.

Check out the video below for a full overview of the tournament, and head to superleague.com/lol to snag a ticket to compete!


68 Comments

BDSMDungeonMorde10 votes

RIP Canadian players

Missyeru13 votes

Hey Guys!

I work at SLG and wanted to jump in here with a note to Canadian players after I saw some of these comments. :heart:

We've been exploring Canadian teams and while we don't have news to share quite yet it's definitely something we'd love to see in the future of City Champs.

Over the past 2 seasons (we started in late 2016) we've gone from 4 supported cities to twelve and with Season 3 we're up to sixteen locations across the US. We can't wait to bring City Champs to more players across NA and hopefully our track record of growth helps boost your confidence there a bit. :heart:

As still a relatively new startup, city expansion is something we have to do very carefully to ensure we can continue growing and achieve our goals of bringing compelling, real life esports competitions to as many players as possible.

I know this is probably more of a non-answer than you were hoping for but trust me, SLG hears Canadian players' desire to show US teams what true competition looks like and we'll do our best to make that possible in the future. :heart:

-Michelle

Magik16352 votes

in any case is it possible for a canadian player to go to a nearby American city to compete

Missyeru2 votes

If you are willing to drive to the nearest city to compete you're more than welcome to compete! <3

lolpoo65672 votes

I asked the superleague company and they said that they are planning to include Canada as well in the future.

CommanderHaku7 votes

Any other Minnesotan players out there who want it brought to Minneapolis/St. Paul???

snuggleblankie2 votes

100% [sg-syndra]

Rextîde3 votes

hell yeah baby bring it to MN

You Overextended1 votes

What would our team name be?

Freekosuave1 votes

Minnesota (Boosted) Monkeys?

Missyeru2 votes

We are always looking to expand to other cities, and Thanks to comments like this Minnesota is on our radar! <3

Scarlet Skill6 votes

If I only didn't need a Laptop, then I would so sign up. [sg-janna]

LittleLantanas3 votes

can play qualifiers on your pc then buy a laptop and get a policy to be able to return it after the tourney

Hipster build1 votes

shit, i thought they had a LAN venue.

Missyeru2 votes

Our venue is a local movie theater. <3

LostInfernoHD5 votes

This is just one of the reasons I'm getting a laptop. Ill probably have a laptop for this later this year but for now Ill just work on improving*[draven-pose]*

JAYLEN524 votes

No Canadian Cities? FeelsBadMan [cass-cry]

Missyeru2 votes

Soooooon Hopefully! We are always looking to expand cities!

Dr Fatnutz4 votes

Why a Laptop? My PC is portable.

Tyrëll3 votes

No Space and the theater Power can't support so many PCs.

Khada Joe3 votes

Will this be expanded and get more cities in the future? (I'm asking for Indianapolis)

AyeDingo3 votes

Also wondering myself. Bring it to Indy!

Fruitling4 votes

SLG is looking to continue growing and expand so there will be more cities in the future!

JordonAM1 votes

A FELLOW HOOSIER LET'S GOOOOOO

darkmaster72 votes

Damn wanted to represent Toronto

DunkmasterDennis2 votes

Rip Canadians and Mexicans

Nalisai2 votes

So 3/4 of the US needs to drive over 9 hours to get to a tourney location. FYI I'm in Maine and still 9 hours from Boston, 12 from NYC....why not just have people join teams like they join a server and do 'regionals' rather than by city?

420Dankbudz4201 votes

here in maine with ya pal

SerialContrarian2 votes

What are the qualifications for the laptop?

Zeus2000002 votes

Just wondering, do they have to live in the specific city? I live in upstate new York, and I was wondering 2 things. 1, do you have to live in (for example nyc) to be able to participate? Also in the future, if possible, make one for upstate new York because theres tons of league players here just no big cities. Albany would work for a lot of people though! Also, do you need to be over 18 to sign up? i am 15 would i be able to play?

Squeeb1 votes

im wondering the same thing

Missyeru1 votes

I responded to his account, but TLDR You don't have to be in the exact same city, you just have to be ok with driving to the in person events.

Missyeru1 votes

Hi there, As long as you can make it to the in theater events you can Join. the NYC teams theater is in White Plaines, so that might be closer to you. As far as age, you have to be 16 years old to play.

Missyeru1 votes

Hi! You don't have to live in NYC to play. The New York Fury actually play in White Planes New York! So that might be a little closer to you. Also the age limit is 16 and up, so soon for you!

ExK Eclipse2 votes

Is there a certain age you need to be to sign up.

Missyeru2 votes

16

oneofff2 votes

i don't like it either, everyone knows me, and they know that this game is not fair to all, they hurt players that they simply don't like, my skills with champs or the knowledge of this game has been relevant to league and has made no change in the placements, no player should ever have to stay the same for 4 years of playing every day. i have every champ, i do it all, but this game would rather afk me disconnect me bann me for just talking, this game will not ever let me even win a game, how in the world would i ever trust them for this idea, they will simple make ever match i play agianst a pro team while my team simply refuses to play, i mean it , i know you herd this befor, but true, my skills if allowed to play, i would be already famious, but this game doesnt like me at all. i have the worst games in the world, ive been -35 elo because of how much this game is bias, people say there's not even a elo hell? then they know nothing of this game. i say blow me, league, i could rek all you with any champ. you know this to so continue to hurt me banned me lie cheat disconnect me afk me i know this game won't let me even try. i don't believe this at all. >:) ps... they will have to prove to me that they can place me with a quality matching befor i ever think this game is true to us. you will have to take my chains offf and let me play before ill ever believe you. prove it !

rjcommando6 votes

Before I continue, I will state that the following is not intended to flame you or to hurt your feelings. (Although it may sting your pride) while i agree that there are definitely bad times for a lot of players, especially those in ELO hell (trust me, I know), it's unfair to say that Riot isn't giving players the chances they need to rank up. I've been actively playing the game for a few years as well, and I know the position you're in, but blaming the developers and blaming teammates or reports, or veen the game itself is irresponsible and does not equate to the level of play that you are at. Hands down and hard truth, if you're as good as you say and play as good as you say You should not be where you are now. Truly, the only thing you have to focus on to rank up and "prove" that you're on a higher level is to actually play the game and not complain to others- not to Riot, not to the boards, and certainly not to your teammates. You state that the game will not allow you to play if you talk (honestly, the only reason that happens is if you're really toxic, which I'm not saying is or isn't your case). That is also a problem. Why talk? At elo hell, most of the time you'll face people with the same attitude and stubbornness and elitism that they should be higher and anything you say is drivel. But League is a game where the better person and team win. Therefore, if you want to talk Do it with your play, and not with your words. You'll find yourself steadily climbing with the god skills you say you have. Also, remember, this is a team game. While there are many games that you can win alone, the majority of the games you play rely on your teammates as well, so that skill of being a better teammate is also very important. I'm not saying you should hold their hands and babysit them, but work with them, and, if they are spitting nothing but flame to you, mute and play the game. Lastly, your disconnects/afks. That is simply not the case of Riot's doing. It's your internet provider. League does an excellent job of trying to make it fair for all players to play, but remember, this is a game that relies on internet connection as well. It's an online game and, of course, you should expect that better connection and better internet will definitely help you stay connected in the game. Have crappy internet or wifi? That is something you should seek to remedy. Maybe go to a place where there's great internet or upgrade your provider? So, in conclusion **Tldr; ** Get better internet connection, don't flame or take flame, and play with the God skills you say you have.

You can do it. GG

Gigaimpaler2 votes

RIP desktop players :/

FL3M2 votes

I competed in it last season for San Fran. I can give some details to the experience. You will be in the movie theater seats up next to everyone else, tight space, so hopefully the laptop that you use is not giant. You will be using a little lap desk with minimal space for mouse depending on size of the laptop (get used to higher sensitivity). You will be playing on a Wifi with everyone else. Make sure the laptop can handle playing the game, having to pause the game cause someone's laptop shut off and had to restart was annoying.

For those that live far away. Honestly do not bother joining and here is why. If you happen to make a team (which would be done with online matches), you MUST show up to the place of choice for your team IN PERSON multiple times a week over a couple weeks. So if you happen to live hours away imagine driving multiple hours away, multiple times a week. Unless you do not have work, school or anything else to do than drive far go for it. I lived 1-2 hours away and it sucked driving all that way for 2 games of league. So you need to live really close to the location to honestly want to do it. And if you qualify for a team NO you will not get a jersey unless you show up in person and play.

I am sure the placement matches will be better this time around. But last time was a nightmare and people were barely able to play their qualifying matches.

Overall it was fun when I had actually made the team and played. I will not be doing it this time around because the location was a couple hours away.

Silversenshi2 votes

I've gone to these events and sadly didn't qualify last two seasons (fingers crossed this season). SLG is still a super new experience so like a previous person mentioned, they're still working on improving their infrastructure (primarily the qualifying process) and expanding cities.

That said, it is definitely a drive because I believe most venues (if not all) are theaters, and they can only reserve times during the week. So you take into account the commute, game times, and inevitable delays (it's wifi connections between both cities), the actual competition can mean you get home pretty late DURING THE WEEK, which makes for rough next days at work and/or school.

Regardless, it is still a really neat experience and despite how I haven't personally played to represent my city, I have met a lot of cool local players that are now League friends. A lot of family and friends can watch the games as they rotate showing on the big screen in the theater. Definitely a great experience, especially to meet new local League players (and obviously to win).

I regularly play on my desktop but am lucky enough to also own a laptop. For those desktop players, you can always see about borrowing from a friend for a few nights if you do make it in.

Also, for any prospective players who are playing qualifiers now: always check to update your client before game days if possible. Any delays on either city's teams pushes the games back further.

Criticalnugs1 votes

Is there a bama team yet?

Squeeb1 votes

Is there an age requirement? My younger brother is looking to play*[slayer-pantheon-popcorn]*

MasterFlash1 votes

Is there a team in Detroit?

TruVyper1 votes

Bring this to San Diego please. This is the one opportunity I was looking for to go pro, but it's too far especially because my job requires me to always be near. From a Navy guy to you awesome guys, please bring this to SD!

420Dankbudz4201 votes

would be way easier for us mainers if there was a closer event cant afford to go to an event, 10hrs away, I'm an avid player, and I haven't met up with a top lane who can beat me yet, I'm just saying that, make it worth peoples trip, we still have to work daily trying to figure out how to become a national professional player, and some of us are great

Lady Birdthulu1 votes

still waiting on Pittsburgh. Like I get it... they FINALLY got a PA team in general. Except I can't drive across the state nor is it economic for me to do so.

EDIT: 5 hour drive with tolls...

Cleveland would be closer XD

jodobo1 votes

What about Indianapolis?

ldentity1 votes

RIP literally all desktop players Dx really wanna participate, too

QrooKs1 votes

are there any teams looking for a sub? willing to drive or fly anywhere

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