The upcoming LCK Spring 2024 season heralds the return of the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK), renowned as the most dominant region in the world of League of Legends esports (LoL Esports). Last year, the LCK introduced significant format changes, including adopting a double-elimination playoff structure for every split and allowing teams to merge their rosters with their Challengers League (CL) counterparts. Now, as the LCK Spring Split 2024 approaches, scheduled to commence on 17th January, the region has unveiled its full schedule, gearing up for another thrilling season.

 

The LCK Spring Split 2024 Overview:

T1's triumphant victory at Worlds 2023 secured yet another prestigious title for the LCK, bringing its tally to an impressive eight championships. In the upcoming LCK Spring Split 2024, ten teams will battle it out in a round-robin group stage, adhering to the following format:

 

- Ten teams competing.

- Double round-robin setup.

- Matches played in a best-of-three (BO3) format.

- The top six teams will advance to the LCK Spring Playoffs.

- The top two teams will receive a bye to Round 2 of the Playoffs.

 

LCK Spring Playoffs Format:

The playoffs will feature a double elimination bracket starting from Round 2, with the first and second seeds enjoying a bye to this stage. Teams ranked third to sixth will commence in Round 1, with the losers facing elimination. All playoff matches will be contested in a best-of-five (BO5) format. The top two teams from the playoffs will earn qualification for the 2024 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI).

 

LCK Spring Split: Teams and standings

The ten teams participating in the LCK Spring Split 2024 are as follows:

 

Standings

Team

Score

1

⁠⁠Gen.G

6 - 1

2

⁠⁠T1

5 - 1

3

⁠⁠Hanwha Life Esports

5 - 1

4

⁠⁠KT Rolster

5 - 2

5

⁠⁠FearX

3 - 3

6

⁠⁠Kwangdong Freecs

3 - 3

7

⁠⁠Dplus KIA

2 - 4

8

⁠⁠Nongshim RedForce

1 - 5

9

⁠⁠DRX

1 - 5

10

⁠⁠OKSavingsBank BRION

0 - 6

 

LCK Spring Split Schedule

The Spring season of the LCK kicks off on 17th January and features two exciting matches featuring the top teams of the league. The times mentioned in the table are in CET and are subject to change.

Week 1

 

Date

Match

Time (CET)

Score

Winner

17th Jan

DRX vs NS

9:00 AM

0-2

NS

 

GEN vs T1

11:30 AM

2-1

GEN

18th Jan

BRO vs DK

9:00 AM

0-2

DK

 

KT vs FOX

11:30 AM

2-0

KT

19th Jan

HLE vs DRX

9:00 AM

2-0

HLE

 

T1 vs KDF

11:30 AM

2-0

T1

20th Jan

BRO vs FOX

7:00 AM

0-2

FOX

 

NS vs GEN

9:30 AM

0-2

GEN

21st Jan

KDF vs HLE

7:00 AM

0-2

HLE

 

DK vs KT

9:30 AM

1-2

KT

 

Week 2

 

Date

Match

Time (CET)

Score

Winner

24th Jan

FOX vs HLE

9:00 AM

0-2

HLE

 

KDF vs KT

11:30 AM

2-1

KDF

25th Jan

DK vs NS

9:00 AM

2-0

DK

 

BRO vs GEN

11:30 AM

0-2

GEN

26th Jan

KT vs T1

9:00 AM

0-2

T1

 

DRX vs FOX

11:30 AM

1-2

FOX

27th Jan

GEN vs DK

7:00 AM

2-1

GEN

 

NS vs KDF

9:30 AM

0-2

KDF

28th Jan

DRX vs BRO

7:00 AM

2-1

DRX

 

HLE vs T1

9:30 AM

0-2

T1

 

Week 3

 

Date

Match

Time (CET)

Score

Winner

31st Jan

KDF vs DK

9:00 AM

2-0

KDF

 

KT vs BRO

11:30 AM

2-0

KT

1st Feb

T1 vs DRX

9:00 AM

2-0

T1

 

FOX vs NS

11:30 AM

2-1

FOX

2nd Feb

GEN vs KDF

9:00 AM

2-0

TBD

 

DK vs HLE

11:30 AM

0-2

HLE

3rd Feb

DRX vs KT

7:00 AM

1-2

KT

 

BRO vs T1

9:30 AM

0-2

T1

4th Feb

NS vs HLE

7:00 AM

1-2

HLE

 

FOX vs GEN

9:30 AM

0-2

GEN

 

Week 4

 

Date

Match

Time (CET)

Score

Winner

14th Feb

KT vs GEN

9:00 AM

2-0

KT

 

DRX vs KDF

11:30 AM

0-0

TBD

15th Feb

T1 vs DK

9:00 AM

0-0

TBD

 

HLE vs BRO

11:30 AM

0-0

TBD

16th Feb

NS vs KT

9:00 AM

0-0

TBD

 

KDF vs FOX

11:30 AM

0-0

TBD

17th Feb

GEN vs HLE

7:00 AM

0-0

TBD

 

DK vs DRX

9:30 AM

0-0

TBD

18th Feb

FOX vs T1

7:00 AM

0-0

TBD

 

NS vs BRO

9:30 AM

0-0

TBD

 

Importance of Every Split:

Riot Games has announced significant changes to the LoL Esports ecosystem, underscoring the importance of every split in the 2024 season. Following alterations to the formats of MSI and Worlds in 2023, Riot Games aims to elevate the stakes surrounding international tournaments. Additionally, the integration of MSI and Worlds signifies a pivotal shift in the competitive landscape. Notably, the LCK stands among the four major regions worldwide, boasting three base slots for Worlds 2024, which could increase to four if the LCK secures victory at MSI.

 

Where to Watch the LCK Spring Split?

Fans eagerly anticipating the LCK Spring Split 2024 can catch all the action live on the official LCK channel on Twitch once the league commences on 17th January 2024. Additionally, VODs of the matches will be available on the LoL Esports VODs and Highlights channel for those unable to tune in live.