Oceanic Promotion Qualifier
| Formerly | League of Legends Circuit Oceania |
|---|---|
| Game | League of Legends |
| Founded | 2025 |
| Owner(s) | Riot Games |
| Countries | Oceania |
| Most recent champion(s) | Saving OCE (LCP OPQ 2025) |
| Promotion to | League of Legends Championship Pacific |
| Official website | https://www.opq.gg/ |
The LCP Oceanic Promotion Qualifier ('OPQ) was the first Riot-sanctioned Oceanic tournament following the discontinuation of the League of Legends Circuit Oceania tournament.[1]
History
The League of Legends Circuit Oceania (LCO) replaced the Oceanic Pro League (OPL), hosted by Riot Games Oceania from 2015 to 2020.[2][3][4]
On 20 September 2024, the LCO officially folded, with Riot Games exploring "new solutions" to replace it. It is currently unknown what league will replace the LCO for teams in Oceania and what role it will play in promoting teams to the new Asia-Pacific tier 1 league, the League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP).[5]
On 2 November 2024, Chiefs Esports Club with champion of LCO 2023 Split 2 Playoffs, is selected as a guest team for the League of Legends Championship Pacific (2025 LCP season).
On 13 January 2025, Ground Zero Gaming with Champion of LCO 2024 Split 2 Playoffs, is selected as a participant for the Pacific Championship Series (2025 PCS season).
On 16 August 2025, the LCP Oceanic Promotion Qualifier (OPQ) 2025 season League begins, the 2025 OPQ season will be played in a double elimination bracket. OPQ is the first Riot-sanctioned Oceanic tournament following the discontinuation of the LCO. Teams will compete for a spot in the LCP 2026 Promotion. Set to begin on August 16, the OPQ 2025 will be played in a double elimination bracket from the beginning.[6]
Format
LCP OPQ 2025
- Double elimination
- Matches are best of three
- Matches after round 6 are best of five
- Winner advances to LCP 2026 Promotion
Result
| Year | Split | Champion | Runner-up | Third-place | Fourth-place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LCP OPQ 2025 | Saving OCE[lower-alpha 1] | polarchair | Rich Dynasty | The Outcasts |
Notes
- ↑ Saving OCE lost 3-1 to the Filipino team Inferno Esports on Oct 1, 2025 and failed to qualify for the LCP 2026 season.
References
- ↑ Armand Luque (25 July 2025). "Riot Piotr Pilich: "We want the LCP to be the most viewed league in the world" APAC Regional Leagues, Finances, and an update on Oceania".
- ↑ Byers, Preston (18 December 2020). "ESL, Guinevere Capital to operate new 8-team Oceanic League of Legends league". Dot Esports. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ↑ "LEAGUE OF LEGENDS CIRCUIT OCEANIA LAUNCHES THIS FEBRUARY". about.eslgaming.com. 5 February 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ↑ "ESL Australia's Twitter".
- ↑ Taifalos, Nicholas (20 September 2024). "Riot 'exploring solutions' for new LoL circuit in Oceania just 4 years after last revamp". Dot Esports. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ↑ "LCP Oceanic Promotion Qualifier Official Twitter".
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