LPL All-Star event rescheduled to take place in January 2021

Olivia Richman Published 28/12/2020

League of Legends fans won’t get to watch the LPL All-Star action until 2021.

The LPL made an official announcement on Twitter, telling fans that the All-Star event will be held on January 1 and 2. It will feature four matches that showcase popular LPL players’ skills and bring some entertainment to the mix.

According to the LPL’s tweet, specific details including the event’s schedule, players, and events will be announced later on.

[OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT]

After full communication with relevant departments and clubs, the LPL All-Star Weekend will be held on January 1st and January 2nd, 2021. Specific details on schedule, players, and events will be announced later. pic.twitter.com/05w94oEff9
— LPL (@lplenglish) December 27, 2020

LPL All-Stars was originally scheduled for December 11 and 12. The offline event would have some of the top players, coaches, and content creators come together in Chengdu. But the event ended up being postponed earlier this month.

The event’s delay might have been a positive for fans. Several top Korean players, including Dong-geun “TheShy” Kang and Eui-jin “Rookie” Song, were unable to participate on the original dates due to visa issues and travel complications. TheShy was officially confirmed by a South Korean publication once the event was moved to a later date.

Fans who purchased tickets for the All-Star event already received refunds. Since then, they have been awaiting the new date so they can buy tickets once again.

What happens at the LPL All-Star event?

LPL All-Star 2021 date

The LPL All-Star event is a chance for top players to not only show off their skills together, but also to have some fun. There will be an all-star match featuring two teams made up of players voted into the event. There will also be a rookie match for players who joined the LPL after last year’s season. Eight players will also compete in a solo-king event. A legacy match between Team OMG and EDG’s former rosters is also slated to take place.

LPL All-Star will also be when the winners of the China LoL of the Year Awards will take place. Here are the categories that will be included:

Best team
Best top laner
Best jungler
Best mid laner
Best support
MVP of the year
Best foreign player
Most improved player
Most improved team
Best manager
Best coach
Best academy coach
Best rookie

Each category currently has three finalists, which have been announced. Now fans are anxiously awaiting who will come out on top for each reward.

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Olivia has worked in media ever since graduating from college, with her coverage ranging from traditional newspaper reporting to digital coverage of all things gaming, online betting, and nerd culture. She has traveled around the world pursuing that coverage, from the far coasts of the United States to the busy downtown core of Tokyo, Japan. Olivia’s favorite games include Overwatch and Super Smash Smash Bros, and she has been published at Esports Illustrated, Inven Global, EsportsInsider, Upcomer, and elsewhere.

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