Riot Games Announces League of Legends Game Changers Tournament for 2025, Following VALORANT's Success
Riot Games is set to launch a League of Legends Game Changers tournament in 2025, specifically designed for marginalized genders in the EMEA region. This initiative follows the successful model of VALORANT's Game Changers program.
Pro gamer wearing headset at tournament
Key Details:
- Eight teams will compete in the tournament
- A LAN event is planned
- SK Gaming will organize one of the qualifiers
- Official announcement expected in early February 2025
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The tournament's announcement comes after VALORANT's Game Changers success, which achieved impressive viewership numbers in 2024:
- Average viewership: 124,000
- Peak concurrent viewers: Nearly 500,000
Several LEC teams are already preparing for the tournament, with some reportedly finalizing their women's rosters. The initiative aims to create a pathway for marginalized gender players to reach professional play and potentially compete in the LEC.
This development represents a significant step toward inclusivity in League of Legends esports, potentially transforming how marginalized gender players access professional competition opportunities.
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