SoloQ Challenge Battle: Dates, Teams, Prizes, and More

League of Legends fans, get ready for a bigger and better than ever SoloQ Challenge Battle! The much-anticipated tournament is back, as Riot Games already gave the green light for this year’s competition to Jean “Trayton” Medzadourian. After last year’s success, this seems to be a promising showcase of League of Legends skill and talent.

When and Where To Watch

Mark your calendars! Fans can follow the SoloQ Challenge Battle in real-time as it runs from September 4 until September 24, 2024 through the official website. You can also watch individual players’ streams in their respective Twitch channels to watch their amazing plays. For extra content and behind-the-scenes, you can also check out the social media accounts of teams and players.

The SoloQ Challenge Roster

This year adds a new exciting twist to the challenge, adding an extra layer of strategy and competition. Teams will now be competing in the challenge. More specifically, 4 captains leading a group of 12 will all face in a contest for both individual and team glory. Each captain, all already well-known in the LOL community, selected their team members during a draft on Trayton’s Twitch channel. 

Here’s a quick look at the four teams competing in the SoloQ Challenge Battle:

Team Kameto: Caliste, Saken, Potent, Manaty, Rin, Wao, Zongo, 4zr, Vespa, Sixen, Slipix

Team Wakz: SkewMond, Blue, Stormax, Adam, Hiro, Stend, Strey, Kitano, Chap, Cosmïc, Aos Si

Team Trayton: Exakick, nuc, Myrtus, Zicssi, Eika, Matias, Splinter, Veignorem, Chreak, Rhobalas, Walou

Team Tiky: Vetheo, Isma, Badlulu, Joinze, Sayn, Boukada, Gaëthan, Kamiloo, Narkuss, GoB, Evalunna

A Mix of Pros and Streamers

The challenge offers a variety of playstyles and strategies by featuring a diverse lineup. Some of the most notable names that fans are excited for are pro players like LEC Legends Vetheo and last year’s SoloQ Challenge Battle champion, SkewMond. Pros that became popular streamers like nuc and 4zr are participants too.

Coming as a pleasant surprise, former Karmine Corps midlaner Saken was announced as the final player to join the list of names. To the delight of fans, the LEC star joined Team Kameto to fight alongside former teammate Caliste.

Besides Saken’s addition, fans also anticipate the performance of last year’s winner, SkewMond, as he defends his title. The new team play format makes things interesting as players must contribute to the team and at the same time progress their individual climb. The interaction between streamers and pros promises exciting moments and potential upsets.

How the Challenge Works

Participants will use fresh accounts provided for the event. Before the main challenge begins, players must complete ten normal games due to an added LOL requirement. Once qualified, they must then grind 25 games a week in a race to climb the ranked ladder. The goal is simple: earn the most LP (League Points) possible within the given timeframe.

Impressive Prize Pool

The SoloQ Challenge Battle’s prize pool consists of rewards for both individual performance and team cooperation. €10,000 is the highest prize which is awarded to the overall top LP scorer while the winning team will have €5,500 split among the members. A €500 prize will also be given to the top player in each role.

Conclusion: A Unique and Promising Event

This promising challenge offers interesting solo and team dynamics, a levelled playing field since the players start from scratch, and the enjoyment of high-level gameplay in a casual setting. As fans see their gaming pro bets mixed in with their favorite streamers, they can also learn from their teamwork and strategies and apply them to their own matches.

The excitement for the SoloQ Challenge Battle continues to build after it officially began on September 4. This fresh take on competitive League of Legends succeeds to win fans over, as the blend of pro-level play with the everyday ranked experience is for fans and casual viewers alike, and makes the event a must-watch for League enthusiasts.