Riot Games has announced a trial phase allowing LEC teams to stream their scrims (practice matches) from March 15-23, marking a significant shift in competitive League of Legends policy. This change comes shortly after controversy surrounding Riot preventing GIANTX and Los Ratones from streaming their scrim.

Key Details:

• Teams can stream one scrim during the trial period
• Streams must not overlap with EMEA Masters broadcasts
• Riot will monitor impact on competition, teams, and fan engagement
• Success could lead to permanent implementation

The Americas region recently conducted a similar trial with positive results, showing increased fan engagement and content consumption.

Community Reactions:

Supporters argue:

• Increased content accessibility for fans
• Greater transparency in competitive practice
• Enhanced team-fan connection

Critics worry about:

• Potential competitive disadvantage for Western teams
• Teams being less likely to test new strategies
• External pressure on teams to participate
• Resources better spent on implementing best-of-three format

The trial period will determine whether scrim streaming can balance competitive integrity with fan engagement. Riot's Commissioner, Artem Bykov, expressed hope that this could become a "lasting addition" to the LEC ecosystem if successful.

Teams must now weigh the benefits of increased fan engagement against the potential competitive impact as they decide whether to participate in this new initiative during the trial period.

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