The LPL 2023 Spring Split is set to begin soon with the organizers revealing the starting date. This year marks the league’s 10th anniversary and a new logo has been unveiled to commemorate the occasion.
The format for the spring split will remain the same as last year, with the winner representing the region at the Mid-Season Invitational. The location for the tournament is rumored to be London in 2023.
Here’s everything you need to know about the start date of the 2023 LPL:
2023 LPL Spring Split Starting Date and Schedule
China has always been known for starting its competitions early, and this year is no different. The 2023 LPL Spring Split will officially begin on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 1am CT. Week one will feature a total of six series, with the highlight being JD Gaming versus Bilibili Gaming. JDG’s mid laner, Zeng “Yagao” Qi, will face his former team from the 2022 World League of Legends Championship.
Week one will also see the debut match of the rebranded team Ninjas in Pyjamas, previously known as Victory Five. This marks their return to the League competitive scene since 2018 when they competed in the Nordic Championship.
The format and schedule for the 2023 LPL will remain the same as last year. The 17 teams will compete in a single round robin of Bo3 matches over a period of 10 weeks, starting from Jan. 14 and ending on Mar. 26. Matches will be played on weekdays with two series per day (starting at 3am CT) and on weekends with three matches per day (starting at 1am CT). There will also be a 12-day break between Jan. 18 and Jan. 30 due to the Chinese New Year celebrations.
After the round robin stage, the top ten teams in the standings will qualify for playoffs. The 3rd-10th seed teams will compete in a king-of-the-hill format to determine the top four, who will then participate in a double-elimination bracket for the LPL Spring Championship.
If you’re planning to follow the LPL action, check out the shareable calendar we’ve created to keep track of all the matches.
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