LEC SUMMER 2023: DATES, SCHEDULE, ROSTERS AND MORE
As we leave the exhilaration of MSI behind us, the attention of European League of Legends devotees now shifts to the LEC Summer 2023 Split. This piece will equip you with all the essential information about the forthcoming split of Europe’s premier LoL league.
Revamped for the 2023 season, the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) now adopts a new, innovative three-split structure, with matches unfolding on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. Adding to the excitement, there are two fresh teams in the mix for LEC fans to cheer on: Team Heretics, who stepped into the slot vacated by Misfits Gaming, and KOI, emerging from a fusion with Rogue.
Already qualifying for the LEC Finals scheduled for September 8-10 in Montpellier are G2 Esports and MAD Lions – the victors of the Winter and Spring splits respectively. Joining them at the electrifying event will be the triumphant team of the Summer split and the three squads accumulating the most Championship Points throughout the season.
This is lining up to be the most exciting LEC yet, and to get up-to-speed to wager your support on your favourite teams, find all the key information on LoL betting on our overview. And find out who is going to qualify to League of Legends Worlds 2023!
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Now, let’s delve into everything you need to be aware of for the LEC Summer Split 2023.
STREAMING LEC SUMMER 2023
You can follow the thrills and spills of LEC Summer 2023 live on Twitch via the official LEC channel.
In case you miss any games, fear not. The LoL Esports channel has you covered with all the VODs.
KEY DATES, SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
Adopting a new layout, the LEC will see ten formidable teams clashing over a three-week period in a single round-robin stage. The eight top-performing teams will progress to the subsequent stage – a double-elimination group phase, featuring two groups comprising four teams each.
From there, the group winners and runners-up will advance to the playoffs, characterized by a double-elimination bracket.
The Summer Split is scheduled to run from June 23 to July 30, including a full week’s break in the first week of July for Riot Games’ annual mid-year hiatus.
- Regular Season: June 23-July 3
- Group Stage: TBD
- Playoffs: TBD
Week 1: June 17-19
| Day | Match | PDT | EDT | BST |
| June 17 | MAD Lions vs Vitality | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Heretics vs SK | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| KOI vs EXCEL | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| G2 vs BDS | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| Fnatic vs Astralis | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| June 18 | Vitality vs SK | 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| EXCEL vs Fnatic | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| MAD Lions vs G2 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| KOI vs BDS | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| Heretics vs Astralis | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| June 19 | EXCEL vs SK | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| BDS vs Astralis | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| KOI vs MAD Lions | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| Fnatic vs G2 | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| Vitality vs Heretics | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Week 2: June 24-26
| Day | Match | PDT | EDT | BST |
| June 24 | TBD vs TBD | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| TBD vs TBD | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| June 25 | TBD vs TBD | 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| TBD vs TBD | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| June 26 | TBD vs TBD | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| TBD vs TBD | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Week 3: July 1-3
| Day | Match | PDT | EDT | BST |
| July 1 | TBD vs TBD | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| TBD vs TBD | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| July 2 | TBD vs TBD | 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| TBD vs TBD | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| July 3 | TBD vs TBD | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| TBD vs TBD | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| TBD vs TBD | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Teams & rosters
The forthcoming LEC split is expected to carry forward most team rosters from the Spring Split, with few anticipated alterations. However, Fnatic presents an exception.
With the departure of Martin ‘Rekkles’ Larsson, Fnatic’s bot laner, the team is in need of a new player. Reports indicate that Fnatic is likely to onboard Korean AD Carry Oh ‘Noah’ Hyeon-tae, formerly of KT Rolster. Noah has also recently competed for Zero Tenacity in the Ultraliga.
In addition, EXCEL is reportedly looking for a replacement for jungler Andrei ‘Xerxe’ Dragomir. The team is linked with Korean jungler Lee ‘Peach’ Min-gyu, who has graduated from the DRX academy.
Team Heretics is expected to introduce a change in their mid lane, with Vincent ‘Vetheo’ Berrié reportedly set to join the team. As the LEC Summer Split approaches, these anticipated changes add an additional element of interest to the competition.
