LCS & Americas Update for 2025 | The Dive Driven by Kia Q&A

LCS Commissioner Mark Zimmerman drops by the Dive to answer community questions and discuss the 2025 changes with Azael, Kobe, and Meteos.

For more information on the 2025 updates, visit: https://lolesports.com/article/lol-esports-building-towards-a-brighter-future/bltc9412d7575d4625d

Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & LCS changes 2:59 - Why are these changes happening? 6:02 - Why are these changes happening now? 9:06 - Why is it not a competition for all the slots? 11:54 - Who is leaving the LCS? 13:00 - League composition & tier 2 questions 18:33 - Player Protection 19:13 - Guest spot - what happens if they win big? / questions 22:34 - Franchising, protections, and performance clauses 25:13 - LatAm questions 27:30 - Is the LCS keeping its brand? 30:07 - How much change is too much change? 32:51 - Are we keeping live patch? 33:53 - CBLOL & LLA ecosystem discussion 38:47 - Cross conference plans? 40:12 - How long will next season’s splits be? 43:53 - Fatigue and LCS history 47:20 - Broadcasting updates 50:47 - Regions and conferences: fandom, camaraderie, and obstacles 55:43 - What should fans be excited about?