The League of Legends Tournament Americas (LTA) North Split 2 is set to begin on April 5, 2025, featuring a revamped competitive format built around the Fearless draft system. The Opening Weekend, presented by Mastercard, will take place at Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles with team activations and an April Fools' themed After Party.
LTA North Adopts Fearless Draft Format for Split 2
The League of Legends Tournament Americas (LTA) North conference has announced significant format changes for Split 2, which begins on April 5, 2025. The updated structure will showcase the Fearless draft system, which is being implemented across all LTA competitions for the remainder of the 2025 season to improve champion diversity.
According to the official announcement, the Split 2 competition will be divided into four distinct phases:
- Weeks 1-3: Positioning Phase – Single round-robin Best-of-1 matches
- Weeks 4-6: Group Stage – Teams divided into two groups of four competing in Best-of-3 series
- Week 7: Cross-Group Battles for playoff seeding and elimination matches
- Fearless Playoffs – Top six teams advance to a Best-of-5 bracket
Conference winners will earn coveted spots at the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) to be held in Vancouver later this year, where they'll face off against the best teams from other regional leagues.
Opening Weekend Festivities and Team Activations
The Split 2 Opening Weekend, presented by Mastercard, will take place at Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles on April 5, 2025. Tickets are currently available for purchase through the official LoL Esports website.
Fans attending the event can look forward to an April Fools' themed After Party featuring various activities including "Pengu-it Garen," rubber duck hunts, and opportunities to win in-game content.
All eight LTA North teams will have special activations during the Opening Weekend:
Team Activations Highlights
- 100 Thieves: Jersey sales and free "jokes" distribution
- Cloud9: Kia booth offering freebies and merchandise
- Dignitas: Baron Throw Challenge with Dignitas gear and Rahm Roast
- FlyQuest: Cat adoption event in partnership with Stray Cat Alliance (adoption fees covered)
- LYON: Taco food stand and fair-style games
- Shopify Rebellion: Healthy boba from Amino Avenue and player meet-and-greet
- Team Liquid: Carnival-style games, Blue Stickers, and mascot photo opportunities
For fans unable to attend in person, transportation to the venue can be arranged through Uber Reserve.
What's New in LTA Viewing Experience?
In addition to the competitive format changes, LTA is launching several new viewer engagement features. The LTA Fantasy experience will enter open beta next week, allowing fans to compete by creating weekly rosters within a set budget.
Twitch subscribers will also receive a new Caitlyn "Tell Me Everything" emote, available from March 29 to June 26, 2025, for paid or gifted subscribers to LTA channels. This replaces the current Vi "Have you Heard?" emote from First Stand, which will be available until March 28, 2025.
Revenue from Twitch subscriptions will continue to support the leagues and teams, providing fans with another way to contribute to the competitive ecosystem.
How to Follow LTA North Split 2
Fans can follow all the action across multiple platforms:
- Twitch: LTA North, LTA Sul, LTA Español
- YouTube: LTA North, LTA South, LTA en Español
- For a deeper understanding of the competition rules, the League Handbook provides comprehensive information.
The implementation of Fearless draft across all League of Legends competitive regions marks a significant shift in the professional scene. Fans can learn more about this change through the official Fearless draft announcement.
With these changes, the LTA North Split 2 promises to deliver an exciting new chapter in professional League of Legends competition, offering fresh strategies, increased champion diversity, and enhanced viewer engagement.