2019 LEC season

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2019 LEC season
League LEC
Sport League of Legends
DurationJanuary 18 - April 14 (Spring)
June 7 - September 8 (Summer)
September 13 - 15 (Regional Finals)
Number of teams10
Spring
ChampionsG2 Esports
  Runners-upOrigen
Season MVPRasmus "Caps" Winther
Summer
ChampionsG2 Esports
  Runners-upFnatic
Season MVPMarcin "Jankos" Jankowski
Regional Finals
ChampionsFnatic
  Runners-upSplyce
LEC seasons

The 2019 LEC season is the seventh season, and the first under new branding, of the League of Legends European Championship (LEC), a professional esports league for the MOBA PC game League of Legends , following its rebranding in late 2018.

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League changes

In November 2018, Riot Games rebranded from the European League of Legends Championship Series to the League of Legends European Championship (LEC). The newly-franchised competition was set to commence on January 18, 2019, with the announcement of 10 final franchise partners for the 2019 season. The returning teams included Fnatic, FC Schalke 04, G2 Esports, Misfits Gaming, Splyce, and Team Vitality. The four new organizations included Excel Esports, Rogue, SK Gaming, and Origen. [1] [2]

Riot Games began accepting applications with buy-in prices set at €8 million for existing teams and €10.5 million for new entrants. The selection process for the league involved a three-stage application process running through December 2018. Interested parties submitted applications outlining finances, team plans, and ownership background. Selected applicants underent in-person reviews with Riot Games representatives. [3]

The revenue pool, consisting of league sponsorship and media rights, individual team sponsorships, and merchandising revenue, were be distributed among Riot Games, teams, and players. Players received 35% of the revenue pool to fund their salaries, with the excess distributed among them. Riot Games utilized 32.5% for broadcast production, live events, and other expenses, while the remaining 32.5% will go to the teams, part of which was equally distributed. The minimum player salary was also increased from $29,791 to $74,749 yearly. Riot Games planned to introduce a player development platform, providing support for aspiring professionals in areas like personal finance and healthcare. [3]

Spring

Regular season

PosTeamPldWLPCTQualification
1G2 Esports181350.722Upper bracket finals
2Origen181260.667
3Fnatic181170.611Lower bracket quarterfinals
4Splyce181170.611
5Team Vitality181080.556
6SK Gaming191090.526
7Schalke 04199100.474
8Misfits Gaming188100.444
9Excel Esports185130.278
10Rogue182160.111
Source: LoL Esports

Playoffs

Round 1Round 2Preliminary finalGrand final
1G2 Esports31G2 Esports3
2Origen02Origen0
2Origen3
3Fnatic3
3Fnatic1
5Team Vitality0
3Fnatic3
4Splyce1
4Splyce3
6SK Gaming1

Final standings

PosTeamQualification
1G2 Esports 2019 Mid-Season Invitational Main Event

2019 Rift Rivals

2Origen2019 Rift Rivals
3Fnatic
4Splyce
5-6SK Gaming
Team Vitality

Awards

Summer

Regular season

PosTeamPldWLPCTQualification
1G2 Esports181530.833Upper bracket finals
2Fnatic181440.778
3Splyce181260.667Lower bracket quarterfinals
4Schalke 04181170.611
5Rogue187110.389
6Team Vitality198110.421
7SK Gaming197120.368
8Origen187110.389
9Misfits Gaming186120.333
10Excel Esports184140.222
Source: LoL Esports

Playoffs

Round 1Round 2Preliminary finalGrand final
1G2 Esports31G2 Esports3
2Fnatic22Fnatic2
2Fnatic3
3Splyce0
4Schalke 040
5Rogue3
5Rogue1
4Schalke 043
4Schalke 043
6Team Vitality1

Final standings

PosTeamQualification
1G2 Esports 2019 Worlds Main Event
2Fnatic
3Schalke 04
4Rogue
5-6Splyce
Team Vitality

Awards

Regional Finals

Playoffs

Round 1Round 2Final
Fnatic3
Schalke 040Splyce0
Origen2Splyce3
Splyce3

Final standings

PosTeamQualification
1Fnatic Worlds 2019 Main Event
2SplyceWorlds 2019 Play-In stage
3Schalke 04
4Origen

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