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OPENING CEREMONY, LCS MID-SEASON SHOWDOWN

SETTING THE STAGE FOR A LIVE ESPORT EVENT

2021 - Los Angeles

The League Championship Series collaborated with Moment Factory to stage PENTAKILL’S return for the Mid-Season Showdown opening ceremony.

To kick off the first-ever Mid-Season Showdown, the League Championship Series teamed up with Moment Factory to produce an epic opening ceremony. With 12 leagues worldwide, the League of Legends is the most-watched esport in the world. The LCS is North America’s largest professional esports league, and ranks as the third-most viewed spot in the United States among young adults, placing just behind the NFL and NBA.

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The LCS approached Moment Factory to assist with creative direction, set design, and multimedia content for the highly anticipated live broadcast event. The nearly six-minute presentation was produced to seamlessly splice the comeback performance of PENTAKILL with player presentations, transitions, and the introduction of championship finalists. The heavy metal band took the stage at the historic Los Angeles Greek Theatre to preview their new track with a flame-throwing keyboard solo and special LED lighting effects designed for high-impact in the daytime environment.


A haven for innovation, the Mid-Season Showdown offered Moment Factory a unique opportunity to work with video game IP in the coveted esport arena and bring our extensive live event expertise to the iconic League of Legends universe.