Oceanic Promotion Qualifier
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| Formerly | League of Legends Circuit Oceania |
|---|---|
| Game | League of Legends |
| Founded | 2025 |
| Owner | Riot Games |
| Countries | Oceania |
| Most recent champion | 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
[edit | edit source]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 LCP 2025 season.
On 13 January 2025, Ground Zero Gaming with Champion of LCO 2024 Split 2 Playoffs, is selected as a participation for the PCS 2025 season.
On 16 August 2025, the LCP Oceanic Promotion Qualifier (OPQ) 2025 season League begin, the OPQ 2025 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 beginning.[6]
Format
[edit | edit source]LCP OPQ 2025
[edit | edit source]- Double elimination
- Matches are best of three
- Matches after round 6 are best of five
- Winner advances to LCP 2026 Promotion
Result
[edit | edit source]| Year | Split | Champion | Runner-up | Third-place | Fourth-place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LCP OPQ 2025 | Saving OCE[a] | polarchair | Rich Dynasty | The Outcasts |
Notes
[edit | edit source]- ^ 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
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