League of Legends news » Eyes on the prize - Teams charge for regional championships

As we wind down to the end of the regular season, teams all over the world are fighting to win their regional championships. Pride, glory, and the chance to play in the Mid Season Invitational are on the line.

See how each of the regions is shaping up and learn about your favorite teams' path to the Playoffs below.

North America

The Playoffs begin Saturday April 5, where the top six teams from the region will battle in a single-elimination bracket. Along with the chance to be NA Champions comes Championship points that go towards team's chances to go to Worlds, and a spot in the Mid-Season Invitational.

The only teams who have locked in a Playoff spot in North America are Team SoloMid and Counter Logic Gaming, with the rest of the spots still up for grabs. However only one team of the bottom four has a chance to make Playoffs: Team Liquid. Many seeds will change depending on results of Week 9.

You can catch the NA LCS Playoffs at watch.lolesports.com on Saturday, April 5.

Europe

Similar to NA, the European LCS is in Week 9 and the playoffs begin Saturday, April 5, where EU's top six teams will fight for the title. In addition to Championship points, the winner of the EU LCS will earn a spot in the Mid Season Invitational.

SK Gaming has all but locked in the first seed in the Playoffs and will automatically advance to the Semifinals. Therefore, the only Playoff spot still up for grabs is No. 6, which could go to Copenhagen Wolves, Elements or Team ROCCAT, depending on how the last week goes. Many of the seeds may change depending on what happens in Week 9.

You can catch the EU LCS Playoffs at watch.lolesports.com on Saturday, April 5.

Korea

League Champions Korea (LCK) begins their playoffs on Friday, April 17, where the top four teams will battle in Best of 5 matches. Similar to the LCS format, Circuit Points will be up for grabs as well as a spot in the Mid Season Invitational.

While GE Tigers and SK Telecom T1 have locked in Playoff spots, the other two spots are still up for grabs. Currently CJ Entus and Jin Air Green Wings have the inside track, but anything can happen in the last few games.

You can watch the LCK Playoffs at watch.lolesports.com on Friday, April 17.

China

The League of Legends Pro League (LPL) begins Playoffs on Tuesday, April 14, where the top eight teams will fight in a marathon bracket. The Playoffs in LPL are double-elimination and each match is a Best of 5.

EDward Gaming cannot be knocked out of first place, and both OMG and Snake Esports have confirmed spots in the Playoffs, but all other spots are still contested. Be sure to tune into the final matches of the regular season to see who will earn their way into the Playoffs.

You can watch the LPL Playoffs at watch.lolesports.com on Tuesday, April 14.

Taiwan

The League Master Series (LMS) begins their Playoffs on April 10, where the top four teams will play in a gauntlet style bracket. First Hong Kong Esports and AHQ e-Sports will play each other. The winner of the HKE vs. AHQ match will play against Taipei Assassins, with the winner of that playing yoe Flash Wolves.

The winner of the Playoffs will earn a spot at the Mid Season Invitational.

Brazil

Playoffs for CBLoL have already begun with paiN Gaming defeating Dexterity and KaBuM! Black defeating CNB. The winner of CBLoL will earn a spot in the International Wild Card Invitational (IWCI).

You can watch the Semifinal between INTZ e-Sports and paiN Gaming on Saturday, March 28 on either Twitch or Azubu.

Editors Note: Previously this section had incorrect results in copy. This has been updated.

Latin America

North

South

In Latin America, there are two different leagues -- LATAM North and South. The Playoffs for both have already begun. The winners of each LATAM division will play in a live event, with the winner of that event playing in the IWCI.

As you can see, the Playoffs are already underway. You can watch the LATAM North Playoffs on Thursday, March 26 when Dash9 Gaming takes on Gaming Gaming on Twitch.

You can catch the LATAM South Playoffs on Wednesday, March 25 when Kaos Latin Gamers takes on Last Kings on Twitch.

Japan

Japan has a shorter Playoffs than most and only the Finals remain between sister teams DetonationFocusMe and DetonationRabbitFive. The two teams will play in a Best of 5 final for a spot in the IWCI.

You can watch the LJL Finals on Sunday, March 29 on Azubu.

Turkey

Turkey's playoffs have also begun and Semifinals of Beşiktaş e-Sports Club vs. ATLAS eSports Team and Dark Passage vs. HWA Gaming will be played on March 28 and 29 respectively. The winner of the Playoffs will earn a spot at the IWCI.

You can watch the games on Twitch.

Oceania

The Oceanic Pro League begins their Playoffs on Tuesday, March 31 where the top four teams will play in a single-elimination bracket. The Semifinals will be Best of 3 while the Finals are Best of 5. The winner of the Oceanic Pro League will qualify for the IWCI.

Oceania still has a few games to go. Their Playoff spots are nearly locked up, but the last two spots can still fluctuate depending on what happens with Legacy eSports, Team Immunity, and Avant Garde.

You can watch the Playoffs on Tuesday, March 31 on Twitch.

CIS

The top six teams from Starladder make the Playoffs and they are about to begin. The first round is played single-elimination, but the last two rounds are played double-elimination. The top two seeds (Moscow 5 and Virtus.Pro) advance to the Semifinals automatically. The winner of the Playoffs will earn their spot in the IWCI.

You can catch the first Semifinal of CIS Playoffs between ROX.KIS and GPX on Saturday, March 28 on Twitch.

Which Playoffs are you all most excited for? Stay tuned to Lolesports for all the five major leagues' Playoffs and the International Wild Card Invitational information.

Brackets and standings available courtesy of Esportspedia and Starladder.