FlyQuest to Stream Scrims Against Cloud9 Amid Temporary Riot Games Policy Change

Posted : 04 February 2025

FlyQuest has announced that it will stream its League of Legends practice matches against Cloud9, a fellow competitor in the LTA North division. The organization confirmed that the scrims, set to take place later today, will be open for co-streaming by anyone, provided they include FlyQuest’s name in their stream title.

This initiative follows a suggestion from FlyQuest’s top laner, Gabriël ‘Bwipo’ Rau, who proposed the idea in a post-match interview after their dominant victory over Shopify Rebellion. Bwipo expressed that making their practice sessions public would benefit not only FlyQuest but the entire North American League of Legends scene.

Riot Games has temporarily adjusted its policy to allow teams to stream scrims against fellow LTA competitors during the league’s first split. This change was announced by LTA Commissioner Mark Zimmerman on February 2nd, emphasizing that it is a trial run subject to future feedback and modifications.

FlyQuest and Cloud9 are not the first teams to explore this approach, as the EMEA team Los Ratones, founded by streamer MarcRobert ‘Caedrel’ Lamont, has previously streamed behind-the-scenes content, including practice matches. Bwipo acknowledged that FlyQuest took inspiration from Los Ratones, believing that this level of transparency fosters fan engagement and enhances competition.

FlyQuest is currently competing for a spot in the first LTA Cross-Conference tournament of the 2025 season. To qualify, they must defeat Dignitas in the lower bracket on February 10th. The tournament, beginning on February 15th, will feature the top four teams from both LTA North and LTA South, with the winner earning the Americas’ First Stand slot. Cloud9, FlyQuest’s upcoming scrim partner, has already secured its place in the Cross-Conference tournament after finishing second in LTA North, just behind 100 Thieves.

Bwipo, who began his professional career in the EMEA region, joined FlyQuest in November 2023. His arrival played a crucial role in FlyQuest’s success, as the team won the Summer 2024 split, marking their final championship under the LCS moniker before the transition to the LTA format.

Now, as FlyQuest prepares for its crucial lower-bracket match, the team is looking to innovate by offering fans an inside look at their practice sessions, potentially setting a new standard for competitive transparency in North American League of Legends.

FlyQuest to Stream Scrims Against Cloud9 Amid Temporary Riot Games Policy Change

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