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2018 Academy League + Roster Rules Update

What’s the goal of Academy League? How is it different than Challenger?

The goal of Academy League is to accelerate the development of new (or work-in-progress) professional players by providing opportunities for structured competition, coaching, and mentorship without the intense LCS spotlight. At its core, Academy League is a service for organizations to develop in-house talent -- unlike its high-stakes predecessor, the Challenger Series, whose focus was to promote new teams to the NA LCS.

Why should NA LCS teams care about Academy League?

Organizations are investing in Academy teams because they can develop talent to be promoted to their primary NA LCS rosters, or traded to other organizations.

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