World Star Challengers Invitational gives tier-two League a global stage

World Star Challengers Invitational gives tier-two League a global stage.

The first World Star Challengers Invitational begins September 20, bringing 16 tier-two League of Legends teams into an international competition organised by Riot Games and TJ Sports. The event runs through October 2. A global stage for challengers Four groups play double round-robin, best-of-one matches from

September 20–25. The top two in each advance to a single-elimination bracket, where every series is best-of-five. China, Korea, APAC, the Americas and EMEA each supply three teams, alongside the Asia Masters champion. Regional tier-two channels and co-streamers will carry coverage, giving fans a defined tournament for

following developing teams beyond their domestic leagues. Official details. Image: Riot Games.

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