RIOT Games Have Announced This Years’ All-Star Event

RIOT Games Have Announced This Years’ All-Star Event

RIOT Games Have Announced This Years’ All-Star Event

This year’s iteration of All-Star Event is scheduled for December 18th – 20th, the esports department of RIOT Games has announced. For the first time in its history, the event will be played online, resulting in format changes to accommodate for technical difficulties.

The 2020 All-Star Event contestants will be playing from their homes or regional studious. The event will be split into two stages: Underdog Uprising and Superstar Showdown.

The first stage will be played on December 18th and will feature the bigger regions – LCK, LPL, LCS and LEC – taking on their neighboring, smaller regions. The teams will consist of pro players voted by fans.

The pairs for Underdog Uprising:

  • LCK vs PCS & OCE
  • LPL vs VCS & LJL
  • LCS vs LLA & CBLOL
  • LEC vs TCL & LCL

The second stage is scheduled for December 19th – 20th. Each of the four regions – LCK, LCS, LEC and LPL – will be represented by three teams: one consisting of five pro players, one of former pros, and one of influencers. The veterans will compete with influencers, while the pros will participate in inter-regional competitions.

The event will also feature 1v1 contests, as well as more surprises for the fans. To get more info, head over to the official website.