PROS | An LCS Podcast

It's Worlds Swiss Stage eve, the calm before the storm, and Kobe hosts this special Worlds edition of PROS featuring G2 Esports Caps, Movistar KOI Jojopyun and Lyon Inspired!Kobe catches up with the PROS and what they've been up to since competing in their regional finals; breaks, bootcamps, and scrims as they prepare to take on the global competition descending on Dallas, Texas for Worlds 2026. The PROS react to their draw opponents and discuss their expectations heading into that first match, before taking a wider scope of the tournament 'favorites' and the narratives surrounding them.Then the group discuss the lesson and takeaways of strong and weak years, and how that informs how they think about past tournaments and prepare for new ones. Then Kobe presents the pros with some fan questions, before getting predictions for the first day of Swiss.We hope you enjoy this special bonus edition of PROS, and thank you for your support and feedback throughout this year. We'll be back with more episodes in 2027 for LCS, and we'd love to hear what you like, dislike, or wish we included in future episodes. Oh, and be sure to watch the 2026 World Championship; Swiss Stage starts tomorrow!

Only one week left to purchase your tickets for LCS Championship Weekend: https://riot.com/LCSChampionshipAnother banger week of games, and after elimination series and finals qualifiers, Jatt sits down with PROS from the top 3 teams in the LCS; Cloud9 Kia Blaber, Team Liquid Alienware CoreJJ and Lyon Isles to break down all the action from the weekend. SPOILERS AHEAD!The group dives straight into Sunday's banger series between C9 and TLAW and the nail-biting game 4 that advanced Team Liquid straight to the grand final of the LCS Championship. We hear the perspective from the inside about what went right, what went wrong, and an outside perspective of another pro player just trying to make sense of it all.Then the squad talks about the collapse of Flyquest after losing to Shopify Rebellion, before Isles talks about the pressure faced in what was expected to be a on-sided matchup. Turns out it was one-sided after-all, and Lyon dashed the hopes and dreams of the SR Cinderella run.But that also means that the LCS is sending what many fans believe to be our 3 best teams to Worlds, and Jatt talks to each of these veterans on what it means to return to the World stage and represent North America on home soil.But Worlds is still a few weeks away, and before we celebrate the international league community, we need to crown our LCS Champion! Tune in next weekend to the final week of LCS in 2026 to see who earns the title in Georgia!

Get your tickets now for the LCS Championship in Atlanta, Georgia: https://riot.com/LCSChampionshipWe're wrapped on the most exciting week of LCS playoffs this year, and Raz sits down with coaches Spawn & Spookz from Team Liquid Alienware and Thinkcard & Apollo from Flyquest to break down the action in our final coach-isode of Summer. SPOILERS AHEAD.To kick things off, TLAW react to achieving their Worlds ticket before the squad discuss the biggest story of the weekend: Cloud9 Kia's return to internationals by knocking Lyon down to the lower bracket! From draft to performance, the coaches share their perspectives on what key factors determined the upset.Then the conversation shifts to discuss today's series between TLAW and FLY, and how everyone is feeling after a fairly quick series. Spawn & Spookz comment on how it feels to return to the international stage, while Thinkcard and Apollo reflect on the improvements their team needs to make to continue forward in the tournament. Their opponent next week will be Shopify Rebellion, and the group discusses their intense 5-game reverse-sweep series.Finally the group dives more into the specifics of coaching - what "coaching staff of the split" means to them, lessons they've learned from other players, how to manage relationships and expectations, training to be the best, and all the triumphs and heartbreaks in between. It's an incredible listen and I hope everyone enjoys this episode of COACHES. Be sure to tune in next week for our final episode of PROS featuring players bound for the LCS Championship!

Get your tickets for the LCS Championship here!: https://www.ticketmaster.com/lcs-summer-finals-twoday-bundle-duluth-georgia-10-03-2026/event/0E0064F0E6BF3CB6The first week of the LCS Post-Season is complete as the first round of the upper bracket concludes between Cloud9 Kia and Shopify Rebellion on Saturday, followed by Flyquest versus Sentinels on Sunday. To break down all the action, Emily is joined by Flyquest Quad and Cryogen, alongside Sentinels Darkwings. SPOILERS AHEAD!The conversations kicks off with a breakdown of the series between Sentinels and Flyquest, with all of the players talking about what went right, what went wrong, and what they hope to accomplish in the short week ahead of round 2.After a quick recap of C9 vs SR, Emily quizzes the PROS on the upcoming week 2 matchups, where C9 will face off against LYON and FLY will go head to against Team Liquid Alienware. Are we in for another round of sweeps? But first, the LCS returns on FRIDAY of next week to kick things off with the elimination match between Sentinels and Shopify Rebellion.Then the squad discusses the meta, and how the frozen patch does (or doesn't?) affect their approach to playoffs. Finally, the group wraps up their convo by sharing thoughts on the Kia Rookie of the Year prospects, as well as their thoughts on Kia All-Pro.Tune in next week to see if they're on the money with their analysis, or if the LCS post-season will buck the trends and upset the status-quo! And remember, we're back on FRIDAY. See you there!

The Regular Split of the LCS is complete, which means 6 of our teams are moving forward into the double elimination playoff bracket, where only 1 team will lift the trophy in Atlanta, Georgia. To break down all the action from this final weekend of regular play, Jatt is joined by Lyon Isles, Shopify Rebellion Fudge, and Flyquest Gakgos.Right out the gate, the squad breaks down their matches from this weekend. Who trolled and threw the games, who was trying to break records, and who was tryharding in comms while everyone else was funmaxxing? No spoilers here, you'll have to watch to find out.Then the squad looks ahead to playoffs, and debates the patch philosophy, who benefits from best of fives, and who Lyon is going to pick as a result of their first place finish. But only winners advance, and those left behind will still have a chance to compete in the Demacia Cup.All of the guests this week are imports, and they talk about leaving home to compete internationally, their origin stories and how they've grown as people and as players.To close out, the group quickly rants about LCS Homegrounds performances before giving up their predictions for the first round of playoffs which will feature SR vs C9 and FLY vs SEN. It's sure to be an exciting weekend of games, so be sure to tune in for the LCS and the Road to Georgia!

Week 5 of the LCS and the double-header between Sentinels, Flyquest, Disguised and Dignitas is complete, and after a full day of the PROS taking over the broadcast, Kobe sits down with Lyon Inspired, Flyquest Massu and Shopify Rebellion Zeyzal to break down all the action.We start off by welcoming Inspired back to the LCS after his long hiatus away, and learn how it's been integrating back into the Lyon team environment, and the hard pivot to a full day of broadcasting the LCS alongside Zeyzal, Zven, Dhokla, APA & Josedeodo.Then the squad talk about the performance of the teams in the League: SR solidifying themselves as a top 4 team, how close they are or are not to Cloud9 Kia, and Team Liquid as a dominant force in the league. They discuss scrim practice, mid-lane rankings, and the most recent changes to the game.Then our PROS congratulate Massu on Flyquest securing playoffs, discussing their goals and strategies as they head towards the post-season, and preview next weekend as Lyon, Cloud9 Kia, Shopify Rebellion, and Team Liquid Alienware hit the road to Mexico City for the first ever LCS Homegrounds, hosted by Lyon. Be sure to tune in next weekend to see how the top teams in the LCS fare in the double-header weekend!

Tickets are now available for LCS Summer Finals: riot.com/LCSChampionshipThe LCS Summer split has officially reached the halfway point of the regular season, and to break down all the happenings from the weekend, Raz is joined by Cloud9 Kia Vulcan, Sentinels Impact, and LYON Berserker on this week's episode of PROS.The squad starts off with the biggest news of the weekend, which was the banger 3 game series between Lyon and Sentinels. You can tell the players were locked in on this series, diving into great detail about the moments that swung the series.Then the squad celebrates Vulcan's almost record while discussing the match between Cloud9 Kia and Flyquest. Vulcan is grilled on C9's 7-man roster situation, and the players try to diagnose what is going on with Flyquest.Then the pros turn to their storied pasts, talking about their escapades as former teammates, and their updated dynamics on the current rosters. And finally, the episode ends with the players looking forward to the next couple weeks, where they will all play double-header matches as Lyon plays host to C9, TLAW & SR in the first ever LCS Homegrounds taking place in Week 6.Be sure to tune in next week for what is sure to be an impactful weekend of LCS, as the competition heats up on the road to Georgia and the LCS Championship.

Week 3 of the LCS Summer Split is complete, and Jatt sits down with the jungle council of Team Liquid Alienware Josedeodo, Flyquest Gryffinn, and a familiar face to the LCS: Dignitas Dardoch!It's been 5 years since we saw Dardoch in the LCS as a coach for Immortals, now joining Dignitas in their time of greatest need, and the episode kicks off with a summary of what Dardoch has been up to, and whether or not his legacy permeated the sphere's of Josedeodo and Gryffinn.The squad also break down their matches this weekend, commenting on Lyon's continued success sans Inspired, TLAW's dominance, and Flyquest's shortcomings. Then the episode takes an unexpected turn as the group is quizzed on the sacrifices they've made to become elite gamers and play on the LCS stage.It's a fascinating look behind the curtain of the lives of pro players, and the different journey's their lives can take on the road to be the best in the world. It's a great conversation and we hope you enjoy this episode of PROS!Be sure to watch next week's episode of the LCS to see who wins and who falls short on the road to the LCS Championship!

Week 2 of the LCS Summer Split has completed, and Emily is joined by Lyon Dhokla, Team Liquid Alienware Yeon, and Sentinels Huhi to break down the biggest stories and brightest moments of the LCS.First up: Does Lyon even need Inspired? The PROS weigh in on Lyon's performance and what (if anything) feels different about this iteration of the roster missing it's star player. So far so good, but Lyon has yet to face their toughest challenges.Then the squad turns their thoughts towards Cloud9 Kia and their own roster shenanigans, sharing their opinions on what is working and what is broken when it comes to a 7-man roster. They also react to some breaking news about a rumored roster move of a familiar face returning to the LCS under a new banner in Dignitas.Everyone share their thoughts on their own matchups this weekend, as well as diagnosing Flyquest and why they seem to be underperforming. Then the conversation lights up with discussions around the current meta and how teams are dealing with mages bot and roaming supports. Finally, the group previews next week's matchups as the League marches towards LCS Homegrounds and Summer Playoffs.Be sure to watch next weekend to see which teams buck the trend and who continues to dominate!

What Year is It? Team Solomid & Counter Logic Gaming legends return to the LCS stage to celebrate the release of League Classic. Travis Gafford hosts this trip down memory lane with CLG's "Zionspartan" and TSM's TheOddOne, Hauntzer, and Xpecial in a special episode of "UNCS"!Find out what these legends have been up to after "retirement" and how it felt to be back on the LCS stage. The pros reminisce about their time playing pro, traveling to events, living in a gaming house, and maturing into adult life.They also give their impressions of League Classic, after reliving the storied rivalry of TSM vs CLG in a throwback version of League of Legends, which is available now on PBE and on the next live patch, dropping July 29th.