FOR PLAYERS. BY PLAYERS.
FOR PLAYERS. BY PLAYERS.
The AVPA represents the interests and well-being of all North American pro and aspiring pro players across the VCT, Challengers, and Game Changers leagues by providing access to information, resources, counsel, and advocacy to improve the lives of all players.
Our Mission
History
Formative Years (2017-2020):
The LCSPA was founded in 2017 by Riot Games as an effort to balance the scales for North American Players as the LCS entered its closed franchising era. In late 2020, the LCSPA made the choice to refresh the organization. The new LCSPA would no longer be funded by Riot, and new leadership was brought in to re-establish the PA as a truly grassroots player organization.
Growth (2022):
2022 was a preeminent year for the LCSPA’s growth. In the fall, the LCSPA announced its first expansion as it sought to unite the players of the LCS with Valorant’s Americas League, the AVPA, players under one banner. The year began with the launch of both Players Association’s Group Licensing Rights program with OneTeam Partners - a historic partnership capable of making the LCSPA and AVPA sustainable and creating new revenue for players, teams, and Riot.
Game On (2023):
The Kickoff tournament for the newly minted VCT Americas League began in Brazil, February 2023. Already the AVPA was working to protect players after establishing its Leadership Committee and Player Representatives. Issues surrounding non-payment, contractual disputes, housing regulations, and more were tackled early in the year. Legal, healthcare, and tax education sessions were held for players in VCT, Challengers and Game Changers. At the end of the year the groundwork was laid for a partnership with OneTeam Partners and the launch of new programs like Agent Certification in 2024.