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Breaking down 2017 College Championship Series

By Luis Tirado Jr.

Fans react as international teams play during the tournament of the computer game 'League of Legends' on May 8, 2014 in Paris. Launched late in 2009 by American video game publisher Riot Games, 'League of Legends' is a game in which teams of five players compete in a virtual arena, killing each other using different powers and equipments in the goal to capture the enemy base. According to Riot Games, more than 67 million people play each month, with peaks of more than 7.5 million concurrent players at peak hours. The game will last four days starting today. AFP PHOTO / LIONEL BONAVENTURE (Photo credit should read LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP/Getty Images)
Fans react as international teams play during the tournament of the computer game 'League of Legends' on May 8, 2014 in Paris. Launched late in 2009 by American video game publisher Riot Games, 'League of Legends' is a game in which teams of five players compete in a virtual arena, killing each other using different powers and equipments in the goal to capture the enemy base. According to Riot Games, more than 67 million people play each month, with peaks of more than 7.5 million concurrent players at peak hours. The game will last four days starting today. AFP PHOTO / LIONEL BONAVENTURE (Photo credit should read LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP/Getty Images) /
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The 2017 College Championship Series is here as eight collegiate teams will battle it out in League of Legends.

When it comes to Esports, most think about the amazing tournaments held all across the world. This time around, North America will shine as today begins the 2017 College Championship Series. That’s right, eight colleges will battle it out in League of Legends from Thursday, May 25th, 2017 until Sunday, May 28th, 2017.

The teaser video alone will get anyone amped up for some incredible matches ahead. Eight teams will battle it out over the next few days with one college branded as 2017 champions of this tournament. The first wave of matches will be a best of three series with the final four teams entering a best of five series and the same format for the two final collegiate teams.

This is a great tournament to have that not only will boost Esports in North America but also get some major publicity towards how amazing League of Legends is. Whether it’s the lore, champions, or intense competitive matches, the game continues to head in the right direction while leading the Esports scene in terms of popularity and growth.

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In an article written by Matt Stupienski for ESPN, here’s a look at the eight colleges participating:

  • Texas A&M
  • Carnegie Mellon
  • Toronto
  • Simon Fraser
  • Maryville
  • British Colombia
  • Maryland
  • Robert Morris (IL)

Overall, this series should be an exciting one as it unfolds. You’ll be able to watch the matchups either through LoL Esports or on Twitch all weekend long.

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