LJL Summer 2024 is the initial proving ground for LoL teams, offering an indirect path to the League of Legends World Championship Play-In. The tournament promises a ton of action as six teams from Japan go head-to-head to prove their skills ahead of the PCS 2024 Playoffs.
But who among them will prosper? This guide will detail everything about LJL Summer 2024, including the tournament schedule, format, and teams competing. In addition, you can find our predictions for the top teams to bet on this season. Prepare for a battle of epic proportions!
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LJL Summer 2024 Schedule & Format
LJL Summer 2024 runs online from June 7 to July 28, 2024. The tournament, co-hosted by Riot Games and Carry.live, will feature six of Japan’s finest LoL teams battling it out for a slice of the ¥10,000,000 (~$63,820) prize pool and a spot in the Pacific Championship Series 2024: Summer Playoffs.
The Group Stage (June 7-July 14) follows a double round-robin format, with each team playing 10 best-of-two series matchups. The team(s) placing 1st goes directly into the Playoffs Upper Bracket Finals, 2nd-3rd into the Upper Bracket Semifinals, and 4th-5th seeded into the Lower Bracket Quarterfinals. The 6th-placed team will be eliminated.
The Playoffs will adopt a double-elimination bracket format. All matchups will be played as a best-of-three series, except for the best-of-five series Grand Finals and Lower Bracket Finals matchups. The LJL Summer 2024 champion will qualify for PCS Playoffs Stage 1 and the 2nd-3rd runner-ups will earn a spot in Stage 2.
You can view a full schedule of matches on the LoL esports website.
How To Watch LJL Summer 2024
You can catch all the LJL Summer 2024 matches on Twitch, YouTube, and AfreecaTV. But why just sit on the sidelines? Join the action by watching the games while you place your live in-play bets on Thunderpick. All it takes is a simple click on the “Live” tab on the LoL esports betting page to get started.
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Teams Competing In LJL Summer 2024
LJL Summer 2024 will host six world-class LoL teams, each with unique strengths and weaknesses. Despite their differences, one constant remains: all are pushing themselves to the limit to secure a spot at the PCS Summer Playoffs in Taiwan.
Here are all the teams competing at LJL Summer 2024:
- AXIZ CREST
- Burning Core Toyama
- DetonatioN FocusMe
- Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS
- Sengoku Gaming
- V3 Esports
Our Predictions For LJL Summer 2024
Need help with your LJL Summer 2024 outright bets? Let us lead the way! The following analysis reflects the top teams that could make it to the Pacific Championship Series: Summer Playoffs.
Important: These predictions reflect the perceived strength of teams based on historical trends and the latest available odds. This analysis should not be interpreted as betting advice. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Always gamble responsibly.
1. Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS
The odds position Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS as the top contender at LJL Summer 2024. After acquiring ex-Heretics toplaner Evi and ex-T1.EA jungler Forest, the team has experienced a sharp uptick in their performance. This was clear in their dominating 3-0 sweep over DFM to secure the LJL Spring 2024 title.
SHG also had an impressive deep run at the PCS Spring 2024 tournament. Initially, they lost 2-3 to PSG Talon in the Playoffs Upper Bracket Semifinals but they made a stunning 3-0 comeback against the previously undefeated team in the Grand Final.
The success of these upsets can largely be credited to the international experience brought by Evi (3.4 KDA) and Forest (3.9 KDA), who hail from the LEC and LCK, respectively. Looking ahead to the LJL Summer 2024, SHG must maintain this form if they hope to secure a spot at PCS Playoffs Stage 1.
Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS roster:
- Shunsuke “Evi” Murase
- Lee “Forest” Hyeon-seo
- Kim “Dasher” Deok-beom
- Rei “Marble” Shimaya
- Oh “Vsta” Hyo-seong
2. DetonatioN FocusMe
DetonatioN FocusMe (DFM) has been a titan in the LJL for years. They have consistently won the Spring and Summer Splits since 2021-2023, reflecting their adept skill and adaptability to the ever-changing meta. Despite finding little international success, they are among the few Japanese teams to appear at MSI and Worlds.
This exposure has allowed them to fine-tune their strategies within the domestic league. At the heart of DFM’s success are veterans Yutapon (6.7 KDA) and Steal (3.9 KDA), who both competed at Worlds and now provide a reliable foundation for the team’s ongoing development.
However, DFM’s latest stint in the LJL Spring 2024 has raised some concerns. Despite a dominant 19-1 run during the Regular Season, they faced a shocking 0-3 defeat to SHG in the Playoffs Grand Final. This setback could be attributed to apaMEN’s departure, and the team’s adjustment to RayFarky stepping into the top lane.
DetonatioN FocusMe roster:
- Minato “RayFarky” Shinohara
- Moon “Steal” Geon-yeong
- Lee “Aria” Ga-eul
- Yuta “Yutapon” Sugiura
- Lee “Harp” Ji-yoong
3. V3 Esports
V3 Esports are well-positioned to claim a top-3 finish and, by extension, the final qualifying spot for the PCS Playoffs. This is supported by the team’s acquisition of toplaner TaNa and botlaner Bini from the LCK. These additions have significantly enhanced V3’s competitiveness, as evidenced by their jump to 3rd place in LJL Spring 2024, up from 8th place last year.
The rest of the V3 roster has remained stable, which has allowed the new players to integrate smoothly and bring valuable insights from their experiences in a major region. Despite this, the significant skill gap between powerhouses DFM and SHG and the rest of the field suggests that a top-2 finish for V3 remains unlikely.
Beyond this, the odds also stress extreme caution as Sengoku Gaming is also in close contention for a top-3 finish at LJL Summer 2024.
V3 Esports roster:
- Lee “TaNa” Sang-wook
- Hiroki “HRK” Lida
- Kotoji “Ace” Mugita
- Hong “Bini” Geon-bin
- Shuya “hetel” Koyama
Who Will Claim Glory In LJL Summer 2024?
LJL Summer 2024 is shaping up to be an epic showdown with Japan’s top LoL teams battling it out for glory and a spot in the PCS Summer Playoffs. Whichever team you’re rooting for—from Fukuoka’s powerhouse roster to potential underdogs V3 Esports—there’s plenty of action to keep up with over the next month.
Don’t forget to catch all the matches live at Thunderpick, where you can also place your bets for an extra thrill. Remember, our predictions are here to guide you, but always gamble responsibly. Get ready for some intense games and may the best team win!
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