The league also saw a major format change, expanding from two splits to three, and introduced a season final playoff.
The top four teams emerging from this stage proceeded to the playoffs, where they competed in a best-of-five, double-elimination format for the trophy.
This schedule adjustment was part of a broader transformation in the European League of Legends ecosystem.
The aim was to increase the significance of regular-season games, as they historically tended to matter less, especially in the Spring splits.
The winner of each split is automatically qualified, while the remaining teams are determined based on Championship Points.