For many weeks now, the League of Legends Championship Series Players Association (LCSPA) has been warning Riot Games of a potential player walkout on the opening day of the 2023 LCS Summer split.<\/p>\n
This is due to the new rule that states LoL Championship Series<\/a> organizations no longer have to field a tier-two team in the North American Challenger League (NACL).<\/p>\n The decision was made in mid-May \u2013 less than a month out from the 2023 Summer NACL split \u2013 with no plan or warning, catching all parties off guard.<\/p>\n Seven of the 10 LCS teams subsequently dissolved their NACL rosters, leaving many players, coaches and managers without a job.<\/p>\n The message from the LCSPA in response to the rule change is quite simple.<\/p>\n \u201cWe must protect the NACL today to ensure any future for the LCS tomorrow,\u201d the press release read. <\/p>\n \u201cTo put the magnitude of the decision in context: over 50% of current LCS pros came up through the NACL\/Academy system.\u201d<\/p>\n Further on, the release reads: \u201cEurope has a thriving ERL system and the LCK and LPL maintain robust Challenger rosters and leagues. By comparison, North America now has a developmental product with no viewership, no institutional support, no paying jobs, and no future.\u201d<\/p>\n Since the release of the statement two weeks ago, there has been no resolution or agreement made between Riot and the LCSPA, pushing the association to take action.<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/9doOfQK2wL<\/a><\/p>\n — LCS Players Association (@NALCSPA) May 29, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n