TL;DR
- NEST 2020 showcases LPL’s next-generation talent with strategic rookie development approaches
- Iberian Cup features dramatic upsets with SLO REJECTS challenging established Spanish esports organizations
- NLC Fall Open offers €24,000 prize pool with double-elimination intensity
- All-Star Event introduces regional online format with fan voting determining participants
- Each tournament provides unique scouting opportunities for 2021 competitive season
While the 2020 World Championship has concluded and professional League of Legends squads transition into their offseason phases, multiple compelling competitive events remain active for dedicated viewers.
High-quality League entertainment extends beyond world-class championship teams, making this the perfect moment to explore the remaining 2020 tournament landscape. Competitive LoL continues globally with emerging talents seizing their opportunity in the competitive spotlight.
NEST 2020
Chinese competitive circuit enthusiasts should prioritize watching NEST 2020 as a must-see developmental tournament. This event launched on November 9 featuring twelve LPL organizations competing in structured format.
Participating teams represent a strategic blend of established franchises and developmental rosters, with most organizations deliberately fielding young prospects to assess their competitive readiness. Veteran LPL players provide mentorship during matches, though numerous unfamiliar names will appear throughout the competition.
The tournament employs four groups containing three teams each in single round-robin structure. Every organization competes in two best-of-three series with unique scoring: 2-0 victories award three points to winners and zero to losers, while 2-1 results grant winners three points and losers one point. This condensed group stage emphasizes point accumulation where every individual game carries significant weight.
Top two teams from each group progress to playoff rounds. Group matches occur online while playoffs transition to offline venues, though likely without live audience presence.
Competitors include prominent organizations like FunPlus Phoenix, RNG, Suning, and Invictus Gaming. Broadcast availability remains exclusively Chinese-language through the Huya streaming platform.
NEST 2020 schedule
Iberian Cup 2020
Spain’s premier League competition approaches its championship conclusion with compelling narratives for viewers. Elite Spanish league talents compete for the Iberian Cup trophy and €8,000 prize distribution. The tournament has featured multiple surprising outcomes that may continue through semifinal and final matches.
Twenty teams began the group stage, now narrowed to four semifinalists: G2 Arctic, MAD Lions Madrid, Vodafone Giants, and the unexpected contender SLO REJECTS.
Three established Spanish LVP SLO league powerhouses face newcomer SLO REJECTS, assembled specifically for Iberian Cup participation from available free agents. This genuine mix-team configuration has exceeded all competitive expectations through strategic coordination.
The underdog squad confronts G2 Arctic in one semifinal, while traditional rivals MAD Lions Madrid and Vodafone Giants clash in the other matchup. Final tournament stages stream live on the official LVP Twitch channel.
Official Iberian Cup 2020 website
NLC Fall Open
Beyond the Iberian Cup, European League competition continues with the premier Nordic league’s Fall Open tournament featuring elite organizations from NLC and Telia Esports Series.
Sixteen total teams compete for €24,000 prize distribution. Eight organizations received invitations based on summer season performances, while eight additional squads qualified through competitive pathways.
Competition format involves four groups utilizing double-elimination brackets with all matches contested as best-of-three series. Group stage completion sets eight teams advancing to playoff rounds. Quarterfinal matches occur November 12-13 with championship final scheduled November 15.
Remaining playoff contenders include UniQ Esports Club, ENCE, Tricked Esport, Barrage Esports, Dusty, Viking Esports, Absolved, and NVision Esports.
Official NLC website
2020 All-Star Event
The competitive season culminates with the 2020 All-Star Event featuring elite global competitors across entertaining game modes and competitive Summoner’s Rift showdowns.
This year’s format differs significantly from previous iterations, constrained to online-only participation. Geographic proximity determines regional matchups rather than traditional global gatherings.
Specific regional confrontations include LEC versus LCS in western All-Star competition, while LPL faces LCK in eastern regional battles. Additionally, all four primary competitive regions will challenge smaller regions during the “Underdog Uprising” segment, providing emerging regions opportunities against established major region competitors.
The 2020 All-Star Event spans December 18-20. Traditional fan voting determines participant selection with voting active November 9-17.
2020 All-Star schedule
Major League of Legends competitions resume early 2021 following completion of the dynamic offseason period.
Action Checklist
- Bookmark Huya streaming platform for NEST 2020 Chinese-language broadcasts
- Follow LVP Twitch channel for Iberian Cup semifinals and finals
- Cast All-Star votes between November 9-17 for favorite players
- Analyze rookie performances for 2021 season scouting insights
- Research team compositions and strategic approaches for each tournament
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