The 2025 LTA North Split 3 is officially underway, marking a decisive moment in the League of Legends competitive season. With only three coveted World Championship slots available, the stakes have never been higher for North America’s top squads. New tournament formats, strategic draft innovations, and shifting team narratives are set to define a split packed with crucial matchups and emerging talent.
Format & Key Split 3 Updates
- Pick & Play (Rounds 1–3): Matches are played as best-of-three series, with lower-ranked teams selecting their opponents from top-performing ones, adding strategic implications to week-to-week results.
- Double Elimination (Rounds 4–5): Teams transition into a double elimination bracket, promoting resilience and comeback potential as the playoff picture forms.
- Final Elimination (Round 6): A single elimination format decides the final regional standings and secures Worlds seeding.
- Innovative Drafting: Incorporating principles from the “Fearless Draft” format, champions used in one game cannot be reused by the same team in subsequent games, demanding broader champion pools and creativity. Read more about Fearless Draft here.
- Worlds Qualification: Only the top three teams from the region qualify for the 2025 World Championship. Every series carries weight in defining the road to international competition. Full Split 3 overview.
Current LTA North Standings
As Split 3 begins, all teams enter on a level playing field with 0-0 records:
- Cloud9: 0-0
- Dignitas: 0-0
- Disguised: 0-0
- FlyQuest: 0-0
- LYON: 0-0
- Shopify Rebellion: 0-0
- Team Liquid: 0-0
- 100 Thieves: 0-0
For live and updated standings, visit the LTA North 2025 Split 3 ranking page.
LTA North Week 1 Match Schedule (CEST)
Saturday, July 26
- 22:00 – FlyQuest vs. Disguised
Sunday, July 27
- 01:00 – Cloud9 vs. LYON
- 22:00 – Team Liquid vs. 100 Thieves
Monday, July 28
- 01:00 – Shopify Rebellion vs. Dignitas
Match to Watch: Team Liquid vs. 100 Thieves (Sunday, July 27, 22:00 CEST)
One of Week 1’s most anticipated clashes pits two powerhouse organizations with rich championship pedigrees against each other. Team Liquid debuts its rebuilt roster headlined by new jungler Yūji, aiming for early dominance within the new “Pick & Play” framework. Meanwhile, 100 Thieves seeks to bounce back from a disappointing Split 2 after their title-winning Split 1.
Key lane battles, especially in the jungle and bot lane, will be critical. The new draft rules incentivize strategic depth and may force both teams into unconventional champion picks. This matchup not only sets the tone for both squads but could also serve as an early playoff preview.
Player to Watch: Bwipo (FlyQuest, Top Lane)
Following a breakout performance in Split 2, FlyQuest’s Bwipo returns as one of the region’s most versatile and impactful top laners. His vast champion pool and command over lane pressure make him an essential pillar of FlyQuest’s title defense strategy.
In Week 1, Bwipo faces Disguised in a potentially explosive opening series. How he navigates the new champion restriction mechanics and sets up early game advantages will be vital not only for FlyQuest’s immediate success but also their long-range aspirations for Worlds qualification.
How to Watch
Catch every match of Week 1 live or via VODs on the official LTA North streaming platforms:
Follow both channels for post-match analysis, highlights, and interviews with players and coaches. Stay engaged throughout the split as new rivalries form and stakes rise weekly on the road to Worlds 2025.
Split 3 promises to deliver high-caliber gameplay, strategic innovation, and defining moments as North America’s best vie for regional dominance and international qualification. Let the battle begin.
