LCS’ ‘storage closet’ setup drew mixed reviews, but still made the best out of tough situation

After a three-week break away from action, the LCS returned to its regularly scheduled competition this past weekend, but fans quickly realized players and on-camera talent were placed in a way-smaller setup than the usual roomy studio that fans and players have been accustomed to seeing since 2023.  

If you’ve been watching professional VALORANT at all in the last two weeks, you may have noticed the VCT Americas Kickoff tournament was occupying the space in the Riot Games Arena that’s usually dedicated to the LCS. Yesterday, the scheduling conflict between week five of the LCS and the Grand Final of VCT Kickoff caused League to take a backseat, playing from an undisclosed, smaller, and private part of the arena that was only meant to house players—and no fans. 

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