LOL Office Chairs in South Korea
In League of Legends (LOL) related tournaments held in South Korea, there have indeed been instances where office chairs were used as gaming seats, but this is not the case for all tournaments, as some have sponsorships from professional gaming chairs.
Instances of Tournaments Using Office Chairs
In past League of Legends tournaments in South Korea, there have been precedents for using office chairs as gaming seats. For example, during the S8 tournament in South Korea, it was revealed that office chairs were used in the venue, which sparked widespread discussion among netizens at the time. Office chairs, as daily office supplies, are not designed for esports tournament scenarios and may not fully meet the needs of esports players in terms of comfort and support during long, intense matches. However, the choice of office chairs by tournament organizers may be based on various considerations such as cost and temporary venue setup.
Instances of Tournaments with Professional Gaming Chair Sponsorships
Take the 2025 League of Legends World Championship as an example. The fourth-seeded T1 team from the Korean LCK region has SecretLab gaming chairs as a sponsor. Although there is currently no clear information indicating that this brand of gaming chairs will definitely be used in League of Legends tournaments held in South Korea, the emergence of professional gaming chair sponsorships reflects the growing emphasis on player experience in the esports industry. Professional gaming chairs are usually designed according to ergonomic principles, providing better support for the waist and neck, reducing fatigue caused by prolonged sitting, and helping players maintain a better state during matches.
Overall Trend in Tournament Seat Usage
As the esports industry continues to develop and mature, the professionalism of tournaments is gradually improving. More and more tournament organizers are beginning to pay attention to the choice of gaming seats and tend to provide players with more professional and comfortable gaming chairs to enhance the overall quality of the tournament and the player experience. However, due to differences in the scale, budget, and venue conditions of different tournaments, office chairs may still be used in some small-scale or temporary tournaments.
