League of Legends: The Equal Esports Cup Returns for 2025 with a Splash of Controversy
The main issue causing debate is the title of the competition, the Equal Esports Cup. People commenting on the announcement expressed a combination of amusement and annoyance about the branding. User M-y-P questioned, “But why is it called ‘Equal Esports Cup’? What makes this cup equal?” It appears that the term ‘Equal’ created confusion without providing clarity; fans felt it undermined the significance of women-focused competitions. Other users, like shizume_nodoka, jokingly criticized it as a “stupid name for an otherwise good project.” As you might expect in this community, jokes soon followed—the term “Double E-cup” drew laughter, with users humorously suggesting a man must have chosen the name. If the directors of Lost Ark believed they had a knack for humorous names, the League community was ready to challenge them. This conversation suggests that there’s an underlying worry that the messaging could clash with the tournament’s goal of celebrating female esports participation.