There is big news for fans of League of Legends in Europe. The EMEA Masters tournament might be getting a major change. Reports say that teams from the LEC could join the event. This would be to fight for a spot in the Esports World Cup. This change could shake up the whole region.

The EMEA Masters is known as the second level of play for League of Legends in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Usually, the top LEC teams and the EMEA Masters teams are kept separate. They do not play against each other very often. There have been small events where they met, but it was not the standard. Now, that might change in a big way.

According to reports from Sheep Esports, the EMEA Masters could become a direct qualifier for the Esports World Cup. This would break down the wall between the top teams and the rising teams. It would give everyone a clear path to the world stage.

How the New System Would Work

The proposed changes would be a huge shift for the European scene. The new format would likely happen during the LEC off-season. It would bring together the best teams from the EMEA Masters and the franchised LEC organizations. This is not just for fun. The winner would get a real spot at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh.

This would be the first time the LEC is directly mixed into the EMEA Masters circuit. Many fans have wanted to see this, especially for teams like Karmine Corp. They have been very successful in the lower leagues. While the exact rules for player rosters are not set, teams are expected to use their strongest players. They will want to make sure the region looks strong.

EMEA Masters as an Official Qualifier

The Esports World Cup usually picks teams through invites or separate qualifiers. This new plan would make the path to the event much clearer. The Esports World Cup wants to standardize how teams qualify. Using a famous tournament like the EMEA Masters fits this goal perfectly.

By making this the official qualifier, the stakes become much higher. Teams will be fighting for important points for the Club Championship. These points are very important for organizations. The winner would reportedly get a ticket to the main event. This puts a lot of pressure on both the old LEC powerhouses and the hungry EMEA Masters teams.

Impact on LEC and ERL Teams

For a long time, fans have argued about who would win in a match between top ERL teams and bottom LEC teams. Now, we might finally find out. This change brings an open style of play that fans love in games like Counter-Strike. It is different from the closed, franchised system usually seen in League of Legends.

For the EMEA Masters teams, this is a huge opportunity. It is a chance to beat the best teams and win big money on a global stage. It fits the trend of a busier competitive calendar. It helps connect the global scene together.

Riot Games has not officially confirmed these reports yet. The number of spots for each team is also still unknown. If this is true, the difference between the top level and the second level is about to get much smaller. The competition will be much more intense.