As week five of the LTA North 2025 Split 3 kicks off, the competition sharpens and the margin for error vanishes. With a revamped format featuring a Pick and Play seeding phase followed by high-intensity Fearless Draft elimination rounds, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Only three teams will qualify for the prestigious LTA Championship, and the Lower Bracket now hosts do-or-die matchups where strategy depth, in-game execution, and draft adaptation mean everything. This is the pressure cooker stage of the season – where future World Championship spots are shaped by minute decisions and macro clarity. For up-to-date stats and schedules, visit the official tournament page.

Recapping Last Week’s Results

  • Cloud9 2–3 Shopify Rebellion
  • FlyQuest 3–0 Team Liquid

Shopify Rebellion’s comeback series over Cloud9 delivered one of the split’s most thrilling best-of-fives so far, while FlyQuest’s dominant sweep of Team Liquid reinforced their stature as LTA North frontrunners. These results shook up the Upper Bracket and dropped C9 and TL into must-win territory for the Lower Bracket Quarterfinals next week.

Updated LTA North Standings Post Pick & Play Phase

The following records were compiled over Weeks 1 to 3 and used to determine team placement for the playoff brackets. The Upper Bracket features the top four performers, while the remaining teams are fighting for survival in the Lower Bracket.

Team Match Record Game Record Bracket Seed
Cloud9 3–0 6–0 Upper Bracket
FlyQuest 3–0 6–0 Upper Bracket
Shopify Rebellion 3–0 6–2 Upper Bracket
Team Liquid 1–2 3–4 Upper Bracket
Disguised 1–2 3–5 Lower Bracket
LYON 1–2 2–5 Lower Bracket
Dignitas 0–3 1–6 Lower Bracket
100 Thieves 0–3 1–6 Lower Bracket

Lower Bracket Round 1: This Weekend’s Must-Win Matches

The elimination stage begins in earnest this weekend, with two critical best-of-five series that will decide who stays in contention for the 2025 LTA Championship and who heads home. Match times are listed in both European and North American time zones for accessibility.

  • Saturday, August 23, 22:00 CEST / 16:00 GMT-4: Disguised vs Dignitas
  • Sunday, August 24, 22:00 CEST / 16:00 GMT-4: LYON vs 100 Thieves

The victors will have a narrow window to regroup before they face off against Cloud9 or Team Liquid in the Lower Bracket Quarterfinals next week. With Fearless Draft enforcing one-time champion usage per team per series, expect meta adaptations, tailor-made counters, and bold coaching strategies to shine.

Featured Matchup: Disguised vs Dignitas

This series pits two fundamentally different philosophies against each other in what promises to be a dramatic Lower Bracket brawl. Disguised lean heavily on late-game reliability, funneling resources into their bot lane and orchestrating map control through calculated mid-game setups. They prioritize dragon-to-Baron transitions and map tempo over immediate aggression.

Dignitas, by contrast, chase early tempo advantages through jungle pressure and chaotic skirmishing. Their best performances have come when their jungle support duo pressures river and enemy camps by the 6-minute mark, challenging standard laning patterns from the outset.

The top lane matchup could swing independently, but behind the scenes, the mid lane will quietly guide tempo and priority. If Disguised stabilize centerlane and maintain wave control for proper resets, they’ll unlock Herald rotations and AD carry scaling. If Dignitas turn that lane into a springboard for aggressive objective timers, they may break DSG’s formation before it’s ready.

Player Spotlight: Rahel (Disguised – ADC)

Few players benefit more from controlled, methodical setups than Rahel. As Disguised’s dependable ADC, his performance frequently sets the team’s win conditions in motion. With Fearless Draft pushing bot laners onto deeper champion pools, his consistency – especially in farming and recalling under pressure – is a rare asset.

Rahel’s ability to hit item breakpoints ahead of opposing carries creates early priority for neutral objectives and forces enemies to commit more resources than planned to halt his scaling. If he reaches two to three items uncontested, DSG’s front-to-back compositions become incredibly difficult to dismantle.

Dignitas will recognize this win condition. Expect creative approaches to bot-side dives, support-heavy roams, and aggressive ward lines aimed at disrupting Rahel’s rhythm. Whether or not Disguised can protect early wave states and accelerate his build via Herald plays could define the entire series.

What’s at Stake in Round 2

The importance of this round extends far beyond a single bracket match. For teams navigating the Lower Bracket path, each win brings increased exposure, experience under playoff pressure, and improved seeding entering eventual LTA Championship contention. With only three qualification slots up for grabs, every draft choice and rotation carries significant implications.

Upper Bracket Semifinals, now underway, will continue to define the competitive narrative of Split 3 – but the Lower Bracket is where heroes are made. With Worlds qualification on the line, expect initial game drafts to favor comfort picks and safe lanes, escalating into bold adaptations as the series intensify.

Where to Watch the LTA North Split 3 Playoffs

Additional Context and Resources

  • The top three finishing teams from LTA North will face off against LTA South representatives in the Regional Championship to secure one of three slots at the 2025 World Championship in China, scheduled for October 14 – November 9.
  • Based on recent power rankings from Sheep Esports, FlyQuest lead as tournament favorites, with Cloud9 and Shopify Rebellion rounding out the leading trio.
  • Follow match data and bracket updates on Liquipedia or the official LoL Esports Portal.
  • The LTA Split format begins with Pick and Play for seeding and transitions into a double-elimination bracket using the Fearless Draft system, which restricts teams from repeating champion picks throughout a given series.