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League of Legends in New Zealand!

Here are some interesting facts and updates about League of Legends in New Zealand:

Professional Scene:

• The Oceania region, which includes New Zealand, has its own professional league, the Oceanic Pro League (OPL).
• The OPL features teams from Australia, New Zealand, and other Pacific Island nations.
• The OPL has been running since 2015 and has grown in popularity over the years.

Teams:

• New Zealand has a few teams competing in the OPL, including:
  • Chiefs Esports Club (based in Auckland)
  • ORDER (based in Wellington)
  • Renegades (based in Melbourne, but has a strong following in New Zealand)

Players:

• New Zealand has produced some talented League of Legends players, including:
  • Kim "Reignover" Yeu-jin (mid laner for Chiefs Esports Club)
  • Matthew "Matt" "Matt" "Matt" "Matt" (top laner for ORDER)
  • Michael "Mikyx" Mileusnic (support for Renegades)

Community:

• League of Legends has a dedicated community in New Zealand, with many fans attending live events and streaming matches online.
• The game is popular among gamers of all ages, with many schools and universities having League of Legends teams and clubs.

Tournaments:

• New Zealand hosts several League of Legends tournaments throughout the year, including the OPL regular season and playoffs, as well as smaller events and LANs (local area networks).
• The OPL Finals are usually held in Sydney, Australia, but some teams have hosted their own LANs in New Zealand.

Prize Pool:

• The OPL has a significant prize pool, with the 2020 season featuring a total prize pool of NZD $250,000 (approximately USD $160,000).
• The prize pool is split among the teams that participate in the OPL regular season and playoffs.

Growth:

• League of Legends has been growing in popularity in New Zealand over the past few years, with the OPL attracting larger audiences and more teams participating in the league.
• The game's popularity is expected to continue growing, with the OPL and other League of Legends events drawing in more fans and players.

Overall, League of Legends has a strong presence in New Zealand, with a dedicated community, professional teams, and regular tournaments.