The Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2025 is one of the biggest international tournaments in the League of Legends (LoL) esports ecosystem, organized annually by Riot Games. Held during the mid-season, MSI gathers the best teams from top regions across the world, acting as a crucial battleground before the World Championship (Worlds).

This year marks the 10th edition of MSI, hosted spectacularly in Vancouver, Canada, from June 27 to July 12, 2025. MSI 2025 brings major format changes, including the Fearless Draft system and a double elimination bracket, making it more strategic, intense, and unpredictable than ever.

Participating Teams at MSI 2025

A total of 10 teams are competing, with two teams from each of the five major regions. The tournament is split into two phases:

• 6 teams begin directly in the Bracket Stage

• 4 teams start in the Play-In Stage

Here’s the complete team list:

Bracket Stage:

• LCK (Korea): Gen.G & T1

• LPL (China): Anyone’s Legend

• LEC (Europe): Movistar KOI

• LCP (Asia-Pacific): CTBC Flying Oyster

• LTA (Americas): FlyQuest

 Play-In Stage:

• LPL (China): Bilibili Gaming

• LEC (Europe): G2 Esports

• LCP (Asia-Pacific): GAM Esports

• LTA (Americas): FURIA Esports

MSI 2025 Format & Schedule

The tournament kicks off on June 27, 2025, and concludes on July 12, 2025.

Play-In Stage

• 4 teams compete in a double elimination bracket

• The top 2 teams qualify for the Bracket Stage

Bracket Stage

• 8 teams battle in a double elimination format

• All matches are Best of 5 (Bo5)

Fearless Draft System

• A key format innovation for MSI 2025

• Teams cannot pick champions used in previous games within a Bo5 series

• Forces adaptability, strategic depth, and unpredictability in every match

Prize Pool & Road to Worlds 2025

• Total prize pool: US$2 million (approx. IDR 32.8 billion)

• The MSI 2025 winner secures a direct seed to the 2025 World Championship

• Worlds 2025 will be held in China in October 2025, featuring a massive US$5 million prize pool (approx. IDR 82 billion)

MSI 2025 is not just a tournament—it’s a statement. With high stakes, innovative formats, and top-tier teams, it’s a crucial lead-up to the most prestigious LoL event of the year. Don’t miss the grand finals on July 12, 2025, and make your predictions—the results will impact regional seeding for Worlds 2025!

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