Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03 11:30 | - |
PSG Talon vs CTBC Flying Oyster
|
2-1 |
| 03/03 09:00 | - | Beyond Gaming vs Frank Esports | 2-1 |
| 03/02 11:00 | - | HELL PIGS vs Deep Cross Gaming | 0-2 |
| 03/02 09:00 | - |
West Point PH vs J Team
|
0-2 |
| 03/01 11:00 | - |
PSG Talon vs Beyond Gaming
|
2-1 |
| 03/01 09:00 | - | Frank Esports vs CTBC Flying Oyster | 0-2 |
| 02/25 11:20 | - | West Point PH vs HELL PIGS | 0-2 |
| 02/25 09:00 | - |
J Team vs Deep Cross Gaming
|
0-2 |
| 02/24 11:20 | - |
PSG Talon vs Frank Esports
|
2-0 |
| 02/24 09:00 | - | Beyond Gaming vs CTBC Flying Oyster | 0-2 |
| 02/23 10:55 | - |
HELL PIGS vs J Team
|
0-2 |
| 02/23 09:00 | - | West Point PH vs Deep Cross Gaming | 0-2 |
Teams
J Team
Beyond Esports
PSG Talon
Impunity
CTBC Flying Oyster
Deep Cross Gaming
Frank Esports
Hong Kong Attitude
Alpha Esports
Liyab Esports
SEM9
Berjaya Dragons
Machi Esports
HELL PIGS
Hurricane Gaming
Meta Falcon Team
Dewish Team
ahq e-Sports club
Nova Esports
Resurgence
Talon Esports
BOOM ID
West Point PH
Wikipedia - Pacific Championship Series
The Pacific Championship Series (PCS) is a professional esports league for League of Legends teams competing in the Asia-Pacific. Riot Games, the game's developer, created the league on 19 December 2019. This followed an announcement three months prior by Garena – the game's distributor in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asia – that it planned to merge the League of Legends Master Series (LMS) and League of Legends SEA Tour (LST) into a single tournament jointly run with Riot Games.
Six teams from Taiwan, one team from Hong Kong, and one team from the Philippines compete in the regular season. The top six teams from the regular season advance to the playoffs and are joined by the top three teams from Japan and the top two teams from Oceania. Oceania became a part of the PCS region on 18 November 2022, with the League of Legends Circuit Oceania (LCO) being downgraded to a tier-two league secondary to the PCS. Japan followed suit the next year on 26 November 2023, with the League of Legends Japan League being similarly downgraded and integrated into the PCS.
History
Prior to the PCS
The first professional esports league for League of Legends players in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asia was the Garena Premier League (GPL), which ran from 2012 to mid-2018. Teams from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau were given their own league, the Master Series (LMS), in late 2014. Three years later, the Vietnam Championship Series (VCS) was upgraded to a Tier 1 tournament and Vietnam became its own competitive region, separate from the rest of Southeast Asia. The GPL was rebranded as the SEA Tour (LST) in mid-2018.
Formation
Garena announced on 25 September 2019 that it intended to merge the LMS and LST into a single league, the details of which would be released near the end of the year. On 19 December, Riot Games announced the name of the new league, the Pacific Championship Series (PCS), and a list of nine of the ten teams that would compete in it. Berjaya Dragons was announced as the last team joining the PCS on 17 January 2020.
Inaugural season
The 2020 season was postponed until further notice on 29 January due to the COVID-19 outbreak. It was later announced on 18 February that the 2020 season would officially begin on 29 February.
On 13 February it was announced that G-Rex had disbanded its League of Legends team and forfeited its spot in the PCS as a result of internal restructuring by their parent company Emperor Esports Stars. Five days later, Machi Esports was announced as G-Rex's replacement.
Expansion
Riot Games announced on 18 November 2022 that the PCS would expand to include Oceania, beginning in 2023. Two major changes were made: The winners of the Circuit Oceania would no longer directly qualify for the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) and the World Championship (Worlds). Instead, the LCO's top two teams would have to compete in the PCS playoffs to gain a spot. Additionally, LCO players would have their residencies changed from "Oceania" to "PCS", meaning they would no longer take import slots on PCS teams, and vice versa.
On 26 November 2023, Riot Games announced that the Japan League would join the PCS playoffs in a similar manner to the LCO. From 2024 onwards, the top three teams from the LJL would have to compete in the PCS playoffs for a spot at MSI and Worlds. Additionally, LJL players would have their residencies changed from "Japan" to "PCS".
The tournament features intense matches played on the Summoner's Rift, where teams strategically draft their champions and employ various tactics to outplay their opponents. With a prize pool on the line, the stakes are high, and the competition is fierce.
The LOL - PCS Spring tournament is a platform for teams to prove their skills and establish themselves as the dominant force in the region. It provides an opportunity for up-and-coming players to showcase their talent and catch the attention of professional organizations.
Fans and spectators can expect thrilling gameplay, jaw-dropping plays, and nail-biting moments as the teams clash in a series of best-of-three matches. The tournament is broadcasted live, allowing viewers from around the world to witness the action and cheer for their favorite teams.
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Whether you are a die-hard League of Legends fan or a casual viewer, the LOL - PCS Spring tournament promises to deliver an unforgettable esports experience. So grab your snacks, gather your friends, and get ready to witness the intense battles and incredible skill on display in this thrilling esports event.