2017-18 PBC YEARBOOK
about more than athletics; whether it is our spirit competition
or art exhibition or any other number of events that expand the
boundaries of traditional college athletics. Our Board of Directors
along with the vice presidents and vice chancellors for student
affairs have been at the forefront of this idea and their leadership
has helped make this a reality.”
Launched in 2009, League of Legends is a fast-paced, team-
oriented online game where two teams of five compete in intense
5v5 battles that require strategic thinking, lightning reflexes and
coordinated team-play. Over 100 million people play League of
Legends each month, making LoL the most-played PC video game
in the world.
“This is a monumental day for the
Peach Belt Conference and those
students at our member schools
who have dedicated themselves to
making this endeavor a success,”
said PBC Commissioner David R.
Brunk. “We are very grateful to
Riot Games for supporting us and
giving us the opportunity to forge
a new path for NCAA conferences.”
The College League of Legends Season will have over 300 teams
competing in 2018. The Peach Belt Conference champion and
runner-up will advance to the College Championship Play-In
starting on April 9 where they will face the runners-up from the
regional conference playoffs. Those teams will compete for four of
eight spots in the League of Legends College Championship, which
will be held in Los Angeles starting June 7. The other four spots in
the finals will go to the regional playoff winners.
More information about the College League of Legends series can
be found here.
The 2018 Peach Belt League of Legends season schedule will be
announced shortly along with further details about the in-person
tournament in March.
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