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.