What if the regularr season worked like this

Idea: teams are split into 2 groups(1 group of 5 and 1 group of 6).If you place at the bottom 2 of your group you can compete in a short double elimination bracket for a chance to earn a spot if playoffs,

What this means: Teams will have to play less matches which will reduce the amount of burnout for players. If you are placed in a stacked group you still have a chance to make playoffs by facing against worser teams. This also rewards teams who play good as they can take a break when the bottom 4 teams play.

This isn't perfect but this is just my idea of the IL's.

but with less matchs means less viership meaning less money for riot

should have never made it an odd number what a shit format
should have been 20 teams from the start with relegation system or just make it so 2 teams qual from ascension each year

Marhuee [#2]

but with less matchs means less viership meaning less money for riot

The way I see it is that since there are less matches, viewers will probably miss valorant more due to the breaks in between for matches. This could mean that more viewers might watch less clouted teams play just so they can get every bit of tier 1 valorant. However this coul backfire though tbh.

randomperson [#3]

should have never made it an odd number what a shit format
should have been 20 teams from the start with relegation system or just make it so 2 teams qual from ascension each year

I think starting 2026, Riot will promote 2 teams per league from now on.

Lilxcr [#5]

I think starting 2026, Riot will promote 2 teams per league from now on.

i know but why not just start with 2 teams
it doesn't make any sense