Thread by @davidhigdon

UPDATE: We are making some changes to our roster rules to account for the unique challenges posed this year for #Worlds2020. Typically the roster lock date for Worlds takes place in mid-September, and teams can adjust their rosters freely up until that point. Thread 1/

https://twitter.com/lolesports/status/1305522186355118089

This year, this process is significantly complicated by the stricter travel restrictions in place from COVID-19. All travelers to China must have a valid visa prior to traveling, and these applications were processed over a month ago. 2/

If a team encounters a roster issue as they prepare to travel, they cannot realistically add a free agent (or change their subs) to replace someone. To help mitigate this, we’ve implemented a limited loan program that would allow teams to borrow a player from another team... 3/

...in their league who received a visa for Worlds but did not end up qualifying. All loan requests must be approved by our tournament officials and will only be granted for issues truly outside of the team and player’s control. 4/

Teams will NOT be allowed to use this program simply to upgrade their roster. 5/5 #Worlds2020