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After a thrilling offseason, the European League of Legends<\/em> scene is shaping up to be as exciting as ever. The region’s highest tier of competition is ready to impress fans around the world with incredible moments from start to finish when the LEC kicks off later this month.<\/p>

The LEC will be featuring a whole new format for the 2023 season, along with an additional season and a whole new way to reach the various international events of the year, like the Mid-Season Invitational and the World Championship.<\/p>

With the upcoming Winter Season ready to begin on Saturday, Jan. 21, supporters might be wondering how the next few weeks will shape up and how a champion will eventually be crowned.<\/p>