Vancouver, Canada – The Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2025, one of League of Legends` premier international tournaments, culminated in an intense grand final where Korean powerhouse Gen.G faced off against the storied T1 squad, featuring the legendary Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok. After a nail-biting series that went the distance, Gen.G emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline, claiming the prestigious MSI title.
The clash, held in Vancouver from June 27 to July 13, was highly anticipated, pitting two of the League of Legends Champions Korea`s (LCK) strongest teams against each other on the international stage. While many hoped for a regional showdown in the final, few expected anything less than a fierce battle between Gen.G`s dominant form and T1`s knack for performing under pressure, led by arguably the greatest player of all time.
The grand final series lived up to the hype, showcasing strategic depth, mechanical prowess, and dramatic swings in momentum across five games. Despite T1`s resilient effort and glimpses of the `Unkillable Demon King`s` brilliance, Gen.G managed to secure the crucial final game, denying Faker and T1 another international trophy for now.
With their victory, Gen.G not only etched their name into the history books as MSI 2025 champions but also secured a significant portion of the tournament`s prize pool. They take home a grand prize of $500,000. More importantly for their season trajectory, the win guarantees them a coveted direct slot in the 2025 World Championship, bypassing regional qualifiers and allowing them valuable preparation time.
T1, while undoubtedly disappointed to fall just short in the final, secured the runner-up position and a substantial prize of $300,000. Their journey to the final demonstrated their continued standing among the world`s elite teams.
The 2025 Mid-Season Invitational boasted an impressive total prize pool of $2 million, a staggering seven-fold increase compared to the previous year`s tournament. This significant boost underscores the growing scale and financial investment in the competitive League of Legends ecosystem.
Rounding out the top three was China`s Anyone`s Legend, who secured $240,000 for their performance in the tournament.
The MSI 2025 in Vancouver delivered high-stakes competition and unforgettable moments, setting a high bar for the remainder of the 2025 season leading up to the World Championship.
Finley Holt