In the 2022 season, Riot Games took action against Andy Dinh, CEO and co-founder of TSM, imposing a US$75,000 fine and a two-year probation following an LCS investigation that revealed a recurring pattern of bullying and rule violations related to profanity, hate speech, and harassment.

Additionally, Riot permanently banned former TSM coach Peter Zhang for mishandling player salaries, soliciting loans, and failing to provide compensation.

The spring split winner qualified for the 2022 Mid-Season Invitational, and the playoff structure remained the same, with the top four teams in double-elimination and the fifth and sixth starting in the lower bracket.

The League Championship Series had its first regular season match on February 7, 2013, where Counter Logic Gaming forced a surrender vote out of Team SoloMid.

[12] On July 13, 2022, Riot Games took action against Andy Dinh, the CEO and co-founder of TSM, as a result of an LCS investigation.

The investigation revealed a recurring pattern of bullying and disparaging conduct directed at TSM players and staff, resulting in violations of two LCS rules related to profanity, hate speech, and harassment.

Additionally, TSM would be mandated to provide a notice, approved by the league, to both current employees and new hires, granting access to the reporting system and explaining its purpose.

Riot Games also required TSM to demonstrate within 60 days that Dinh had completed sensitivity training and executive coaching from a provider endorsed by the LCS.

Several widely circulated videos spanning nearly a decade depicted Dinh shouting at other TSM esports athletes.

The league's investigation was distinct from an inquiry commissioned by TSM's parent company, Swift, which concluded that Dinh had not engaged in unlawful conduct.

[13] On August 8, 2022, Riot Games announced the permanent ban of former TSM coach Peter Zhang from all League of Legends esports events due to confirmed accusations made against him earlier that year.

Riot's investigation substantiated the findings of TSM's internal inquiry and resulted in Zhang's exclusion from Riot-sanctioned League events.

During the period between December 2021 and February 2022, Zhang appropriated approximately $250,000 from two players, who were meant to receive a significant part of their earnings through a third-party entity in China.

TSM promptly took steps to reverse pending wire transfers, preventing Zhang from obtaining an additional $20,000 in loans.