Riot Games reintroduces Head-to-Head Tiebreaker in LEC Summer Split 

Riot Games restored the Head-to-Head Game Score to the LEC Summer Split rulebook mid-event, sparking debate over fairness and operational oversight.
August 15, 2025
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Even though the LEC Summer Split is ongoing, Riot Games pushes for the ‘Head-to-Head Game Score’ tiebreaker for the group stage because it was mistakenly removed, according to LEC Commissioner Artem Bykov. 

Under the updated Section 7.5.13 of the rulebook, ties will now be decided in the following order:

  • Head-to-Head Game Score
  • Winter and Spring combined placements
  • Spring placement
  • Strength of Victory
  • Head-to-Head Victory Time
  • Overall Victory Time
  • Coinflip.

There’s an exception for teams tied at 5th place: after applying the above criteria, if there is still a tie between two teams, they will play a tiebreaker match. The loser would be eliminated from playoff contention.

While the change doesn’t affect the current standings, fans still criticised the LEC for updating rules mid-tournament, with some even saying that ‘it gives a crappy and careless image of how the LEC is being handled right now.’

The LEC Summer Split continues into its third week, with matches scheduled for Saturday through Monday.