League of Legends Championship Pacific partner and guest teams revealed for 2025
The 2025 LCP line up will include four Partner teams: CTBC Flying Oyster , Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS gaming, GAM Esports , and PSG Talon . In addition, four teams have received a temporary guest slot: Chiefs Esports Club, DetonatioN FocusMe, Team Whales, and Vikings Esports .
The teams were chosen based on a series of factors, including the teams’ competitive track record, legacy, fandom, as well as innovative visions for the future. The lineup will feature a total of three VCS, two PCS, two LJL, and one LCO team.
This follows the new hybrid partnership model introduced by Riot Games, which also includes a promotion and relegation system. Guest teams will have to defend their slots at the end of each season depending on their competitive performance against the highest-placed teams from domestic leagues within the Asia-Pacific ecosystem.
According to the new system, there will be also the chance to extend invitations beyond the existing domestic leagues, with teams potentially joining from Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
CTBC Flying Oyster
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Gaming
GAM Esports
PSG Talon
Chiefs Esports Club
DetonatioN FocusMe
Team Whales
Vikings Esports
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