FlyQuest, Cloud9 start Championship of The Americas North Split 1 strong

Field Level Media|published: Sun 26th January, 03:02 2025

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FlyQuest and Cloud9 pulled off sweeps on Saturday in the upper-bracket quarterfinals of the League of Legends Championship of The Americas North 2025 Split 1 in Los Angeles.

All matches in the double-elimination tournament are best-of-three. Four of the eight participating teams will qualify for the Cross-Conference tournament, which will start on Feb. 15 and run through Feb. 23.

FlyQuest sent Shopify Rebellion to the lower bracket with a pair of wins on red -- in 26 minutes and 30 minutes.

Cloud9 was also playing on red for both of their victories, which came in 30 minutes and 33 minutes against LYON.

Thanks to their wins on Saturday, FlyQuest and Cloud9 will meet in the upper-bracket semifinals.

Play continues Sunday with two matches:

--Dignitas vs. Team Liquid (upper-bracket quarterfinals)

--Disguised vs. 100 Thieves (upper-bracket quarterfinals)

Championship of The Americas North 2025 Split 1 prize pool:

1. Qualifies for Cross-Conference tournament, Prize money TBD

2. Qualifies for Cross-Conference tournament, Prize money TBD

3. Qualifies for Cross-Conference tournament, Prize money TBD

4. Qualifies for Cross-Conference tournament, Prize money TBD

5-6. Prize money TBD