Riot Games Teams Up With Rally Cry For NACL Series

Esports platform and tournament operator Rally Cry has teamed up with game publisher Riot Games to launch the North American Challengers League. Rally Cry will reportedly be responsible for providing broadcast and platform support for the newly revamped League of Legends competition through 2024.

Rally Cry aims to create an esports experience for players of all ages and skill levels. This partnership allows us to make a lasting impact on players looking to take their esports career to the next level. In addition, we look forward to showcasing up-and-coming talent on the air in North America.

Adam Rosen, Rally Cry CEO

The North American Challengers League is a newly created league for budding League of Legends players in North America. The competition replaces the LCS Academy and Proving Grounds, offering places for 16 teams to compete. The competition consists of all 10 divisions of the LCS Academy, as well as six "provisional" organizations. The North American Challengers League will run from January to September and will feature over 700 hours of streaming.

Our team is honored to play such a pivotal role in helping to grow the North American League of Legends esports ecosystem. This partnership will showcase our years of experience in esports and allow us to provide the best possible experience for players and fans alike.

Adam Merzheevsky, Head of Operations for the League at Rally Cry.

It is reported that Rally Cry will also receive the rights to monetize and distribute the competition. The company is also responsible for hosting College VALORANT Season 2023, a discipline that is also owned by Riot Games.