2025 MID-SEASON INVITATIONAL
The stage is set in Vancouver for the Mid-Season Invitational! The world's top ten teams collide in an epic showdown for regional pride and the coveted MSI trophy. Get ready for the clash of legends.
Tournament Highlights
LCK Dominance
An all-LCK Grand Final featuring GEN vs T1, showcasing the region's overwhelming strength.
Global Reach
Peak viewership exceeded 3.42 million, setting a new mid-season record.
Format Overview
Play-In Stage
June 28 - 30
Eight teams compete in a Double Elimination Bracket. The field is divided into two groups of four. The top team from each group advances to the Bracket Stage.
BLG
G2Bracket Stage: Opening Round
July 2 - 5
The top 8 teams clashed in the first round of the Double Elimination Bracket. GEN and T1 asserted dominance early, while BLG and AL showcased their strength in high-pressure matchups.
Bracket Stage: Semifinals
July 6 - 7
The competition intensified as the field narrowed to the final four. BLG and AL put up fierce fights, but the LCK giants proved too strong, advancing further into the bracket.
Winners' Bracket Final
July 9
In the clash of LCK titans, GEN defeated T1 to secure the first Grand Finals spot, sending T1 to the Losers' Bracket to fight for survival.
Losers' Bracket Final
July 12
T1 faced the rising LPL force AL in a do-or-die match. After a grueling 5-game series, T1 eliminated AL (3-2) to set up a rematch against GEN in the Grand Finals.
Grand Finals
July 13
The LCK Civil War concluded the tournament as GEN and T1 met once again. GEN emerged victorious in a 5-game thriller, completing their revenge.
Tournament Bracket
Key Moments: Epic Clashes
T1 3-2 AL
Losers' FinalClassic 5-game tug-of-war. AL forced T1 to the edge with a "W-L-W-L-L" pattern. In the decider, Gumayusi's Jinx went 15/0 Godlike, crushing AL and showing the depth of a top-tier powerhouse.
GEN 3-2 T1
Grand FinalsMSI's peak showdown. New King GEN and Legend T1 went 5 games in the final. Chovy won FMVP, a key footnote for his annual performance.
Grand Finals: The LCK Civil War
Game 5 Decider
A dramatic conclusion to an epic series. Although T1 secured "First Blood" to start the deciding game, GEN demonstrated their signature resilience. Through superior mid-to-late game macro and decisive teamfighting, they reversed the momentum to close out the series and lift the trophy.
CHOVY
Jeong Ji-hoon Mid Laner
The absolute anchor of GEN.G. Chovy's performance in the finals was nothing short of legendary. His ability to absorb pressure and deliver massive damage in teamfights on Yone and Corki was the difference-maker in the 5-game thriller.
Key Teams
Champion. Known for robotic precision.
Runner-up. Legendary resilience.
Dominant in Play-ins (3-0 vs GAM, G2).
Rising power from LPL.
LEC Powerhouse. Unique playstyle.
Key Update
The MSI Champion directly qualifies for Worlds 2025 (pending Summer Playoffs qualification) and secures an additional slot for their region.