LNG Esports Club (full name: Suzhou LNG Ninebot Esports Club, English name: LNG Ninebot), formerly known as Snake Esports Club, was established on September 11, 2013, and is one of the veteran teams in China's esports scene. In May 2019, Snake was acquired by the Li-Ning Group and renamed LNG, marking its official integration into the sports industry ecosystem. In October 2023, the team further rebranded as "Suzhou LNG Ninebot" and established its home arena at the Suzhou Yangcheng International Esports Arena, becoming a key landmark in Suzhou's esports industry.
Team Honors and Milestones
Domestic Competitions
2014: Champion of the TGA City Hero Tournament Spring Grand Prix, Runner-up in the LSPL Summer Season.
2015: Third place at the Demacia Cup Beijing Station.
2016: Runner-up in the Demacia Cup.
2021: Fourth place in the LPL Summer Season, qualifying for the League of Legends World Championship for the first time.
2023: Runner-up in the LPL Summer Season, setting a new team record for best performance.
2024: Achieved the milestone of 6,000 kills in the LPL, showcasing long-term competitive prowess.
International Competitions
2021: Represented the LPL region at the World Championship, finishing in the group stage.
2023: Qualified for the World Championship as the LPL's third seed, advancing to the quarterfinals.
Core Roster
Top Laner: Zika (Tang Huayu, China)
Jungler: Weiwei (Wei Bohan, China)
Mid Laner: Scout (Lee Rae-seop, South Korea, S11 World Champion)
