Series
LCK is Riot Games' South Korean Tier 1 League of Legends competition.
Organizer
Riot Games and LCK
Scope
South Korea
Status
Active
League of Legends Champions Korea is the South Korea competition property for League of Legends, operated by Riot Games and LCK. The official source was checked for the series identity and 2026 competitive structure; individual editions keep their own dates, participants, prize pool and champion.
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