The 2019 LPL Spring Split is finally returning on January 14th, 2019. Only two weeks separate us from the return of the best region in the World. Of note, the LPL, already the largest Premiere League in LoLesports, has added two additional teams to their bevy of talent.





On January 14th, 2019, the LPL Spring Season officially kicks off





The Teams





14 teams return from last year to challenge former Champions RNG for the domestic title, alongside two newcomers looking to prove themselves on the fields of combat.





iG



RNG

EDG

JDG

RW

TOP

SN

WE

OMG

LGD

Snake

BLG

FPX

VG





A new challenger approaches!

SDG (SinoDragon Gaming)



V5 (Victory Five)





Both SDG and V5 will debut in the first week of play. SDG just completed a run in the Demacia Cup at Xi'an, and though they were eliminated early, SDG have already garnered a following from their success in the LDL, especially ADC Gala.





SDG (SinoDragon Gaming), fresh from their Demacia Cup debut





Compared to SDG, V5 appear even more mysterious, though some familiar faces in the LPL will be making their return. Jinlo, Pepper, Corn, Y4, and Road are set to pave a new path to glory, though their competition against the other 14 teams will be fierce.

V5 are set to begin their climb to the top





Opening Match - iG vs TOP





At 17:00 (China Standard Time) on January 14th, the 2019 LPL Spring Split will launch with its opening match of world champions iG vs "Galaxy Battleship" TOP. These teams clashed twice during the Demacia Cup 2018 Winter, in which they tied 3-3 in games, though iG won the Bo5 in finals to secure the tournament. TOP will undoubtedly be hungry for revenge, though iG won't miss the opportunity to remind TOP who holds the current World Championship belt.





The 2019 LPL Spring Split tickets will go officially go on sale at 14:00 (China Standard Time) on January 7th. On January 14th, the LPL reignites with its opening match. Sparks will fly, and heroes will be forged amid the combat!