Our teams are ready to hit the Summoners Rift, fighting for a top-two seed to compete in the PCS playoffs–their chance at Worlds in South Korea. With a brand new best-of-two format, which teams will succeed?
- PGG v MEC, KNG v GZG secure back-to-back ties
- KNG secure a sub twenty minute victory
- Games resume Tuesday, June 13 @ 6pm
Last Tuesday night opened with a series between Pentanet and Mammoth.
During the first game, Pentanet’s Violet on Aphelios swiftly took control, but Mammoth soon stole it back in a convincing fashion thanks to DaJeung’s Neeko ults. Chayon also found redemption after his time on Peace last split with a carry performance on Jinx taking them to the first win.
It was enough to spark something within Pentanet who came back in game two with a vengeance, drafting a Neeko of their own for DONGGY. Shernfire became well acquainted with the botlane, leading to constant tower dives. The team was absolutely relentless, and refused to give way on their path to the Nexus, securing a series tie.
Kanga Esports and the newly rebranded Ground Zero Gaming wrapped things up that evening with a competitive series of their own.
Game one saw Jayke making his return to pro play after almost four years, and by the way his team looked, it was like he never left. Fighto took to the front lines on Cassiopeia, leading his team to a notably swift victory in under twenty minutes.
In the following match, Ground Zero made it very clear that they weren’t simply going to be run over. In similar fashion to the previous series, revenge was oh so sweet as Tron’s Olaf dominated Kanga with a performance perfectly worthy of the series MVP. Just like that, the tie was secured.
After having Monday to relax, Team Bliss and Mammoth will kick things off this evening followed by a battle between the Wolfpacks as Vertex and the Dire Wolves face off for the first time.
We’re covering everything LCO Split 2; streams, schedule, rosters, and more.
LCO Split 2 2023 Stream
The LCO Split 2 2023 season will be streamed live on Twitch. Missed the action? Check out the LCO’s official Twitch channel for updated VODs, available to watch following the conclusion of each matchday.
LCO Split 2 2023 Main Stream – LCO (Twitch)
LCO Split 2 2023 Schedule & Results
There have been some major changes to the format of the LCO ahead of Split 2 this June. The round-robin stage will be played in best-of-twos as opposed to the former two separate best-of-one matches.
Points will be allocated depending on the results, with three awarded for a victorious flawless series, and one point to each team for a 1-1 outcome. Side selections will be submitted from both teams prior to the beginning of a series.
By the end of the round-robin, the top six teams will move into the next stage.
Image via LCO
Rather than seeding into groups, the LCO has opted in favour of a double elimination playoffs bracket to give all teams a fighting chance.
The top two teams in our LCO playoffs will seed respectively for PCS playoffs, where they’ll be competing for a shot at Worlds in South Korea in October.
LCO Split 2 2023 Standings
| Ranking | Team | Points | Record |
| 1 | The Chiefs | 3 | 1-0-0 |
| Team Bliss | 3 | 1-0-0 | |
| 3 | Pentanet | 1 | 0-1-0 |
| Mammoth | 1 | 0-1-0 | |
| Kanga Esports | 1 | 0-1-0 | |
| Ground Zero Gaming | 1 | 0-1-0 | |
| 7 | Vertex Esports | 0 | 0-0-1 |
| Dire Wolves | 0 | 0-0-1 |
LCO Split 2 2023 Schedule & Results
LCO Split 2 2023 Schedule — Stage 1 Week 2
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) |
| Tuesday, Jun 13 | Bliss v Mammoth | 6pm |
| Dire Wolves v Vertex | 8pm | |
| Wednesday, Jun 14 | Chiefs v Kanga | 6pm |
| Pentanet v Ground Zero | 8pm |
LCO Split 2 2023 Results — Stage 1 Week 1
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) |
| Monday, Jun 5 | Chiefs 2-0 Vertex | 6pm |
| Bliss 2-0 Dire Wolves | 8pm | |
| Tuesday, Jun 6 | Pentanet 1-1 Mammoth | 6pm |
| Kanga 1-1 Ground Zero | 8pm |
LCO Split 2 2023 Schedule — Stage 1 Week 3
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) |
| Monday, Jun 19 | Vertex v Kanga | 6pm |
| Mammoth v Chiefs | 8pm | |
| Tuesday, Jun 20 | Ground Zero v Bliss | 6pm |
| Dire Wolves v Pentanet | 8pm |
LCO Split 2 2023 Schedule — Stage 1 Week 4
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) |
| Monday, Jun 26 | Dire Wolves v Kanga | 6pm |
| Mammoth v Ground Zero | 8pm | |
| Tuesday, Jun 27 | Vertex v Bliss | 6pm |
| Pentanet v Chiefs | 8pm | |
| Wednesday, Jun 28 | Ground Zero v Vertex | 6pm |
| Chiefs v Dire Wolves | 8pm |
LCO Split 2 2023 Schedule — Stage 1 Week 5
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) |
| Monday, Jul 3 | Kanga v Mammoth | 6pm |
| Bliss v Pentanet | 8pm | |
| Tuesday, Jul 4 | Ground Zero v Chiefs | 6pm |
| Kanga v Bliss | 8pm | |
| Wednesday, Jul 5 | Vertex v Pentanet | 6pm |
| Mammoth v Dire Wolves | 8pm |
LCO Split 2 2023 Schedule — Stage 1 Week 6
| Date | Match | Time (AEST) |
| Monday, Jul 10 | Kanga v Pentanet | 6pm |
| Bliss v Chiefs | 8pm | |
| Tuesday, Jul 11 | Ground Zero v Dire Wolves | 6pm |
| Vertex v Mammoth | 8pm |
LCO Split 2 2023 Rosters
After the Brisbane Brawl came to an exciting conclusion at DreamHack Melbourne, The Chiefs defended their winning LCO title against Team Bliss.
Now with Kevy making his return from NA, The Chiefs will attempt to defend their trophy for the third split in a row.
An outstanding debut regardless of the end result, Team Bliss and their new Korean support Akia look to run it back for Split 2.
Photo via ESL
Outside of the brand new Vertex roster, Mammoth has parted ways with a majority of their Split 1 roster and brought on an entirely new squad to play out the second split.
| Team | Squad | ||||
| The Chiefs | BioPanther | Kevy | Kisee | Raes | Aladoric |
| Team Bliss | Lived | Whynot | Daystar | Leemas | Akia |
| Dire Wolves | Zorenous | Poltron | Chazz | Praedyth | Decoy |
| Pentanet | Chippys | Shernfire | DONGGY | Violet | Apii |
| Mammoth | Thien | Souli | Dajeung | Chayon | Yursan |
| Kanga | Shinki | Meifan | Fighto | Voice | Jayke |
| Ground Zero | Tron | Gooby | mfis | Hoopa | Bulldawg |
| Vertex | Tomasino | 4Ever | Chirp | Danteh | Rosey |
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- Source: https://snowballesports.com/2023/06/13/lco-split-2-2023-coverage-hub/
