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North American Challengers League 2025 Split 2 is an online League of Legends tournament organized by Riot Games. The split features 10 teams competing from July 18 to August 8, 2025, in a single round‑robin regular season, where every match is best‑of‑1. At the end of regular season play, the top 8 teams qualify for the Playoffs. Meanwhile, the bottom 2 teams must compete in a promotion/relegation tournament to retain their spots in the NACL structure. The Playoffs run from August 14 to September 12, 2025, using a double‑elimination bracket. The upper‑bracket quarterfinals and semifinals follow a best‑of‑3 format under Fearless Draft rules, while the remaining rounds—including finals—are best‑of‑5 using the same draft format. This split is part of Riot’s Challenger-level pathway, offering teams competitive experience and the opportunity to fight for promotion into the LTA North tier. With a mix of established organizations and emerging contenders, NACL Split 2 represents a pivotal milestone in the North American League of Legends pro scene.