PROS | An LCS Podcast

Week 2 of LCS Lock In ends with a bang, and Emily sits down with Shopify Rebellion Contractz, Team Liquid Alienware Josedeodo, and FLY Cryogen to reflect on their matches as the Swiss Stage continues in North America.
First up, our pros weigh in on Team Liquid, and whether week 1 was a fluke or if Cloud9 Kia is just the best team in the LCS. Are the standings keeping up with scrims, or are some teams frauds but performing on-stage? Cryogen breaks down their match versus Lyon, and whether or not they've finally been humbled.
Not all teams are flying high though, and Contractz shares his perspective on what Shopify Rebellion needs to do in order to make the knock-out stage of the lock-in tournament. The squad discuss which teams might still have more to show before breaking down the fact vs fiction of the 2nd Scuttle spawn meta, and if decoupling map selection and draft order really makes a difference.
Finally, the group makes their predictions for next week's games, the final week of the Swiss Stage before the Top 6 advance to into our bracket to fight for a spot at First Stand and the Americas Cup. Be sure to catch all the action Saturday and Sunday on the LCS.

Week 1 of LCS Lock In is in the books and Raz is joined by Flyquest Massu, Lyon Isles, and Dignitas Palafox to break down all the action of Opening Weekend.

To kick things off, the pros recount the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat across their respective best of series, detailing the ups and downs that come with a return to competitive play in 2026. They react to the draw show and their opponents, before turning attention to the remaining teams in the league.

The squad breaks down who are the over-achievers, who got unlucky, and how the expect the rest of the tournament to play out, as teams get more experience under the belt, and (hopefully) welcome all their intended starting roster.
Finally, Raz introduces some fan questions from the LCS Discord, before ending with some closing thoughts on the Season 2026 gameplay changes and current patch. Catch up or relive Week 1 with PROS, and be sure to tune in next week for the continuation of the Lock In Tournament and the journey to First Stand.

The LCS is BACK for 2026, and so is PROS! The off-season is (mostly) over and as we settle back in and get hyped for the upcoming Lock In tournament, Jatt sits down with Cloud9 Kia APA, Shopify Rebellion Fudge, and Flyquest Gryffinn for the first PROS episode of 2026.
The squad is coming hot off of the Draw Show and start with their reactions to the Opening Week matchups, and talking all about what fans can expect out of their respective teams, taking shots at their opponents, and sharing their hopes and dreams for the 2026 Season.
Fudge and APA share stories from their bootcamp in Korea, and Gryffinn talks about being the new kid on the LCS block, alongside his roster of next-generation LCS stars. And we can't finish off our first episode without discussing some of the big changes to League of Legends and LoL Esports, with faster minion spawns, role quests, and de-coupling first pick from side selection. It's a long episode, but you won't want to miss a single minute! (But in all seriousness, the algorithm loves if you watch the whole thing; thank you in advance).
Be sure to tune into 2026 LCS Opening Week, Presented by Mastercard next weekend, January 24 and 25 for the beginning of the Lock In tournament!

The LTA season is coming to a close in one week, and the best teams from the Americas will meet in Dallas for the final clash at the LTA Championship.
To break down the final week of the playoffs and to look ahead to the championship and Worlds, Jatt sits down with Flyquest Inspired, Vivo Keyd Stars Trymbi, 100 Thieves Dhokla. But first, special guest FBI joins the group to talk about his Sunday series against Red Canids Kalunga and how the thieves have managed to extend their heist all their way to Worlds.
Despite a short delay, Trymbi arrives at the studio to represent the LTA South, and break down their  match against Flyquest. While VKS have some regrets, it's clear that they learned a lot from the series, and the squad talks about Gakgos's strong performances covering for Bwipo.
Then the group previews next weekend, while also looking ahead to Worlds, where all three teams are qualified to be the representatives from the Americas. But first, there's the matter of crowning the first ever LTA Champion in Dallas, Texas so be sure to tune in on September 27th and 28th to see who earns the title, the trophy, and the glory!

The LTA season is coming to a close in one week, and the best teams from the Americas will meet in Dallas for the final clash at the LTA Championship.
To break down the final week of the playoffs and to look ahead to the championship and Worlds, Jatt sits down with Flyquest Inspired, Vivo Keyd Stars Trymbi, 100 Thieves Dhokla. But first, special guest FBI joins the group to talk about his Sunday series against Red Canids Kalunga and how the thieves have managed to extend their heist all their way to Worlds.
Despite a short delay, Trymbi arrives at the studio to represent the LTA South, and break down their  match against Flyquest. While VKS have some regrets, it's clear that they learned a lot from the series, and the squad talks about Gakgos's strong performances covering for Bwipo.
Then the group previews next weekend, while also looking ahead to Worlds, where all three teams are qualified to be the representatives from the Americas. But first, there's the matter of crowning the first ever LTA Champion in Dallas, Texas so be sure to tune in on September 27th and 28th to see who earns the title, the trophy, and the glory!