The League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) is a professional esports league for the game League of Legends, developed by Riot Games. It features top teams from North America competing in a structured format, including regular-season matches and playoffs, culminating in a championship event. The LCS is part of the larger League of Legends esports ecosystem, which includes various regional leagues worldwide. Teams in the LCS strive for a spot in the annual World Championship, where they compete against the best teams globally for the title and significant prize money.