📝Midwest Challenger📝 League — Team Rules & Roster Eligibility

1. Overview

The Midwest Challenger League (MCL) is a grassroots League of Legends competition designed to spotlight local talent and create structured, regional esports opportunities. To uphold competitive integrity and maintain a Midwest focus, all teams must meet strict eligibility and roster rules.

This applies to Split 1, hosted out of Minnesota.

2. Roster Composition

2.1 Team Size

• Each team must consist of 5 starting players.

• Teams may optionally register up to 2 substitutes, bringing the total maximum roster to 7 players.

• Only registered players are allowed to compete.

3. Regional Eligibility

3.1 Approved States

Players must reside in one of the following Midwest states:

• Minnesota

• Wisconsin

• North Dakota

• South Dakota

• Iowa

• Illinois

• Michigan

• Ohio

• Indiana

• Kansas

• Nebraska

• Missouri

3.2 Team Structure

• Each team must include at least 4 players from the same state listed above.

• The 5th player may reside in any other approved Midwest state.

• Teams must maintain this structure throughout the season — including during live matches.

4. Split 1 Residency Requirement

For the inaugural Split 1 (Summer 2025):

• All teams must have at least 4 players from the same state.

• The 5th player may still come from any other listed Midwest state.

• Canadian player are welcome to join, but must only be allowed in the +1 of a registered team.

5. Ranked Requirements

To maintain a competitive environment:

• Each individual player must be at least Platinum IV in Solo/Duo Queue.

• The average rank of the 5 starting players must be Diamond IV or higher.

• Teams not meeting these standards will not be approved for league play.

• Riot IDs must be submitted for verification purposes. Smurfing or false rank reporting may lead to disqualification.

6. Substitutes & Roster Changes

• Substitutes must meet all the same residency and rank requirements.

• Roster changes during the season are not allowed unless approved by league staff for emergencies.

• A substitute may not shift the team away from the required 4+1 state residency balance.

7. Verification & Compliance

• Players are not required to submit verification documents unless asked by league administration.

• If requested, players must be able to provide proof of residency (e.g., school ID, driver's license, utility bill — sensitive info may be blurred).

• The league reserves the right to investigate and penalize violations.

8. Team Identity & Naming

• Teams may optionally represent their majority state in their name and branding.
  (e.g., “Illinois Inferno,” “Dakota Frost”)

• Names must follow community guidelines and be approved by the league.

9. Violations

Breaking these rules may result in:

• Match forfeiture

• Removal from the current season

• Disqualification from future events

For questions, contact:
📧 mnbradybusiness@gmail.com
🌐 midwestchallengerleague.com
💬 Join the Discord