Acquiring Company
Riot Platforms
Acquired Company
LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea)
Castle Rock
South KoreaOtherInformation TechnologyGamingSportsEsportsDescription
On September 30, 2025, Riot Games Korea Ltd. officially merged with the LCK, fully absorbing the league into its operations. This strategic move aims to streamline esports management, enhance financial stability for teams, and improve the overall fan experience. The LCK brand will remain unchanged, continuing its tradition under Riot's governance.
Quick answer
Riot Platforms is acquiring LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea), announced October 9, 2025. Riot Platforms is based in Castle Rock, Colorado, United States.
- How much did Riot Platforms pay for LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea)?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- Where are Riot Platforms and LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea) based?
- Riot Platforms is based in Castle Rock, Colorado, United States. LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea) is based in South Korea.
- Who are the decision-makers at Riot Platforms?
- Fundz holds 3 contacts at Riot Platforms. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Other recent acquisitions in Gaming and Sports
Deals where the buyer or target shares a sector with this one, within 45 days, from Fundz verified event records.
- GENDA Inc. acquires Inspired's UK holiday parks (November 7, 2025)
- Comcast in talks to acquire ITV's broadcasting unit (November 6, 2025)
- Fanatics acquires Paragon Global Markets for NFA entry (November 21, 2025)
- ITT’s Svanehøj Acquires KOHO for Compressor Expansion (November 18, 2025)
- The Accountancy Group acquires Ireland and Company (November 18, 2025)
- The Exploration Company acquires Thrustworks (November 18, 2025)
Who to call at Riot Platforms, and when
When Riot Platforms changes hands, the new owners review vendors, systems and leadership. That is when the door opens.
- An alert the day Riot Platforms raises, hires an executive or expands, scored against what you sell
- The decision-makers there, with verified emails
- Who you already know at Riot Platforms, from your own LinkedIn network
Works inside ChatGPT and Claude. Ask who to call at Riot Platforms. With Fundz connected, it knows.
AI made execution free. Knowing first is the whole game now.
Fundz sees it the moment Riot Platforms makes an acquisition, hires an exec or expands, usually minutes after it happens, and tells you who to reach.
Related People
Frequently asked
Who acquired LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea)?
LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea) was acquired by Riot Platforms, based in Castle Rock. The deal was reported on October 9, 2025. Riot Platforms is publicly traded (RIOT) and operates in Other.
When did Riot Platforms acquire LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea)?
Riot Platforms's acquisition of LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea) was reported on October 9, 2025. On September 30, 2025, Riot Games Korea Ltd. officially merged with the LCK, fully absorbing the league into its operations. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea) do?
The LCK is the premier professional league for League of Legends in Korea, showcasing top teams and players in the region. With a strong fanbase, the LCK has been pivotal in the growth of esports in Korea. It is privately held, operating in Gaming, and is based in South Korea.
This company was part of an acquisition. Fundz tracks who bought whom, and who to call on both sides.
145 of these a day, filtered to the companies you pick, with the decision-maker attached.
5 screens from a live account. No signup.