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LCK Challengers League Resumes July 27 After Two-Month Break, Playoff Race Heats Up
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LCK Challengers League Resumes July 27 After Two-Month Break, Playoff Race Heats Up

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The LCK Challengers League (LCK CL), South Korea's official second-tier 'League of Legends' league, resumes play on July 27 after a two-month break.
  • The league will enter its third round of the regular season, with teams divided into 'Challenge' and 'Trial' groups based on prior performance.
  • Teams will compete in the remaining rounds to secure spots in the play-ins and playoffs.

South Korea's official 'League of Legends' second-tier league, the LCK Challengers League (LCK CL), is set to resume action on July 27 following a two-month hiatus. The league's return marks the beginning of the third round of the regular season, intensifying the competition for playoff berths.

Ten teams, previously divided into 'Challenge' and 'Trial' groups based on their performance in the first two rounds, will now vie for advancement. The outcomes of the upcoming third and fourth rounds will determine which teams qualify for the play-in stage and ultimately the main playoffs.

The resumption of the LCK CL signifies a critical juncture for aspiring professional players aiming to make their mark in the competitive 'League of Legends' scene, potentially earning a call-up to their respective main teams.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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