Scouting Grounds Circuit 2020 Frequently Asked Questions

What is SGC 2020?

With more than $60,000+ in prize fund on the line and growing, it’s a circuit of SGC qualifying competitions which will allow teams to qualify for the SGC Play-offs which will determine the 2 teams that will be invited to the Scouting Grounds LAN hosted by the LCS.

What are Qualification Points?

Qualification Points (QP) are a new way to qualify for the SGC Play-offs. In order to qualify, each team will have to collect as many Qualification Points as possible.

Where can I earn Qualification Points?

You can earn them by placing high in SGC-Approved Competitions such as League of Legends Weekend League (LWL), Bloody Invitational Gaming (BIG.) League and the Upsurge Premier League.

How many Qualification Points are there for the teams to win?

There are currently 7,000 Qualification Points split across three SGC-Approved Competitions. We are looking into expanding this by adding more organizers and competitions to SGC which will be offering even more Qualification Points. All organizers can apply to become a part of SGC by completing this form.

When do SGC Play-offs begin?

1st of August

How can I qualify for the SGC Play-offs?

Top 8 teams that collect the most amount of Qualification Points collected throughout May, June and July will qualify to the SGC Play-offs and will have a chance to earn one of the two spots for the Scouting Grounds LAN

Where will I be able to track how many Qualification Points each team won?

Everything will be displayed on the SGC Leaderboards which is available on this website and will be updated whenever a SGC qualifying competition ends.

How are Qualification Points distributed?

How will the SGC Play-offs be seeded?

Teams will be seeded based on their SGC leaderboard position at the end of the qualification phase. (Ex. 1st place will play last place, 2nd place will play second-to-last place, and so forth)

How can I qualify for the SGC-Approved Competitions?

There are many open qualifiers available right now. Take a look at the schedule and sign-up! First one is starting on the 28th of April.

QUALIFICATION POINTS & ROSTER RULES FAQ

Can I play with different teams across SGC qualifying Competitions?

No. You have to be under the same team on FACEIT across all SGC qualifying competitions. This excludes Open Qualifiers.

When does my roster become locked in the SGC qualifying competitions?

Once you qualify or accept an invitation to any SGC qualifying competitions your roster is immediately locked down and can be changed only before SGC Play-offs after all the SGC qualifying competitions end.

How many players can be a part of the roster?

Five players and two subs.

Who owns the points, teams or the players?

Teams own the points.

Will the players keep the points if they leave the team?

Not unless the majority of players leave the team.

How many players is a team able to remove?

At least three non-sub players (the majority) have to remain the same in the team they play in. Teams will lose all of their Qualification Points if they change more than two players on their active roster.

What happens if the majority of players leave the team?

If the majority of players will leave a team and create a new one, the points will be transferred to the team that has the majority of non-sub players in its lineup.

Can teams use subs?

Yes. Each team can have up to 2 substitute players. They have to be registered in your team on the FACEIT website in order to use them before you sign-up for any of the competitions or open qualifiers.

What are the deadlines for replacing players or subs?

All teams that qualify to the SGC Play-offs will have to submit their roster (and changes, if any) before the deadline on 31st July 23:59 CDT. Teams that fail to submit their roster on time will be disqualified and the next team with the most Qualification Points will take their place.

PLAY ELIGIBILITY RULES FAQ

Do I need a team to play?

If you don’t have a team you can sign-up for any of our Open Qualifiers as solo players and our system will match you with other players in a team where you will compete together.

Are professional players allowed to play?

Any player that has a professional contract with LCS team as a PRO (LCS) or Academy player (Academy) can’t compete in any of the SGC qualifying competitions.

Can I win any money prizes in SGC 2020?

SGC 2020 is currently boasting over $60,000+ in prizes and will grow further as we add more organizers whose competitions will offer prizes and Qualification Points. The total prize pool is divided into $31,200 assigned to the SGC Qualifying Competitions, and $30,000 assigned to the SGC Playoffs.

What is the current prize breakdown for SGC qualifying competitions?

What is the prize pool of the SGC Play-offs?

Top 8 teams who collect the most amount of Qualification Points across SGC qualifying competitions will be invited to the SGC Play-offs where they will have an opportunity to compete for a prize pool of $30,000.

What is the prizepool breakdown of the SGC Play-offs?

1st $14,000

2nd $8,000

3rd $5,000

4th $3,000

How will teams be seeded for the SGC Play-offs?

Teams will be seeded based on their leaderboard position at the end of the qualification phase. (Ex. 1st place will play last place, 2nd place will play second-to-last place, and so forth)

What happens if two or more teams have same amount of Qualification Points?

Tiebreakers will be played out to determine the final ranking.

League of Legends Weekend League (LWL) FAQ

What is League of Legends Weekend League (LWL)?

LWL will be a two-month-long SGC qualifying competitions across June and July, with 16 teams playing in an 8-round swiss format. After the final round ends, Qualification Points will be distributed to all 16 teams based on their final placement.

How can you qualify for LWL?

There will be 4 open qualifiers across May available to everyone to enter. Each Open Qualifier will have a prize pool of 100,000 FACEIT Points which can be redeemed in the FACEIT Shop in exchange for Riot Points. Top 4 teams of each open qualifier will qualify for the LWL

What is the open qualifier format?

Single elimination bracket, matches are played one after another. BO1 until Round of 16. BO3 for Round of 16 and Round of 8 for deciding matches who gets into top 4 to qualify. BO1 for the semi-finals and finals to determine prize distribution.

Can I play in all the open qualifiers?

Yes. But any players and teams that qualify for LWL through one of the open qualifiers will not be allowed to play in the following LWL open qualifiers

Can I change teams between open qualifiers?

Yes. But once you qualify, you can’t play again in another open qualifier.

Can a team switch players after they qualify to LWL?

After the last open qualifier each team will be asked to submit us their roster for LWL. They can change a maximum 2 players among their active roster (non-subs).

How will the teams be seeded in LWL?

The 4 teams that qualify through the first open qualifier will be the top 4 seeds in LWL. The teams that qualify from the second qualifier will be top 5–8 seeds. Last two open qualifiers work on the same principle for 9–16.

How will match scheduling work in LWL?