Despite keeping the date shrouded, it\u2019s looking more and more likely the walkout will be staged on the very first day of the 2023 LCS Summer Split.<\/p>
While Dot Esports has not had anything officially confirmed by the LCSPA\u2060, the word behind the curtain is LCS players will strike on Thursday, June 1, and Friday, June 2\u2060\u2014the first matchdays of NA\u2019s next competitive League <\/em>season. The expectation is no LCS players will attend Riot Games Arena.<\/p>
The strike may continue into week two and beyond too. Dot contacted Riot for a formal response but, as of publication, has not received any statement or reply.<\/p>
The LCSPA has made it very clear it wants to discuss the future of the region with Riot officials, particularly focusing on five points.<\/p>
These include a \u201cVALORANT<\/em>-style\u201d relegation and promotion system between the LCS and NACL, more incentives for participating teams, a $300,000 USD revenue pool for NACL teams to pay salaries, minimum contracts for title-winning players, and a rule that allows three out of five players on any dropped NACL rosters first priority to retain their place if the majority remains together.<\/p>
\u201cThe LCSPA sincerely hopes Riot will avert this walkout by joining us in the coming days to have open and transparent discussions,\u201d the association said earlier.<\/p>
