what the fuck is riot's scheduling

2 months before stage 2? thats crazy ngl this game needs more TOs cuz I see the Esports scene dying otherwise lol

Yeah it's because of franchising. And riot doesn't want 3rd parties to host any events.

EWC is there in between and thats why the long gap right?

That's so bad wtf

there is ewc ig

thats better. gives teams to have a final chance in more preparation + roster changes.

It's because they have ewc right after Toronto

But how many teams can make ewc or how many qualify?

The pros always complaining about burnout (the ones that consistently make Masters at least), so I'm guessing Riot is trying to find a nice balance of a break and getting games going.

I don't get why they don't do more third party tournaments or mid season tournaments (For example: have like 4 teams from Tier 1 + 4 teams from Tier 2 compete), would be insane to watch matchups that we never normally get to see