Why You Can’t Miss MSI 2025
The Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2025 is here,
kicking off on June 27th at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, Canada,
and if you’re even casually into LoL,
you absolutely won’t want to miss it.
Think of MSI as the ultimate international mid-year showdown.
It brings together the top two teams from each of League’s five major regions –
China’s LPL, Korea’s LCK, Europe’s LEC, Americas’ LTA, and Asia Pacific’s LCP
– to battle it out for more than just a shiny trophy.
The stakes are incredibly high, as the winning team,
along with the next best-performing region,
will earn extra slots for their region at the coveted World Championship later this year.
That’s a direct impact on who makes it to Worlds, making every match crucial.
What to Expect: Format, Teams & High Stakes
The tournament is split into two intense stages:
- Play-In Stage (June 27-29): This is where some teams fight their way into the main event. It’s quick, brutal, and often sets the tone for the rest of the tournament.
- Bracket Stage (July 1-5, July 7-12): This is the main double-elimination bracket where the titans truly clash. With teams like LCK powerhouses Gen.G and T1, LPL giants Anyone’s Legend and Bilibili Gaming, and LEC stalwarts Movistar KOI and G2 Esports all vying for the title, expect legendary matchups, unexpected upsets, and plays that will make your jaw drop. The Grand Finals on July 12th will crown the champion.
The format ensures every game matters,
and with regional rivals being strategically placed on opposite sides of the bracket initially,
the path to the finals is ripe with potential grudge matches and redemption arcs.
Drops, Pick’Ems & Co-streaming
Now here are the plenty of ways to get in on the action:
- Drops: Tune in live to earn exclusive in-game rewards. This year’s MSI Drops include brand-new emotes – from Spirit Blossom elegance to pure memes. You can also snag 2025 Esports Capsules during iconic moments like Pentakills, Baron steals, Dragon steals, and those nail-biting Silver Scrapes. Plus, Coinbase is offering Hextech Chests with Keys and a chance to win Worlds 2025 tickets!
- MSI Pick’Ems: Test your predictive powers! Powered by AWS, Pick’Ems is making its MSI debut this year. Predict Play-In and Bracket Stage outcomes, and you could earn exclusive in-game rewards, from emotes and capsules to a Spirit Blossom Hwei skin and even ALL Ultimate skins for a perfect pick! It’s free to play and adds another layer of excitement.
- Co-streaming: Can’t make the official broadcast times work? MSI 2025 features the largest co-streaming roster ever, with over 75 community creators. Find your favorite streamer’s unique take on the action, offering diverse languages and viewing styles through the new Co-Streamer Hub powered by Opera GX.
This year’s MSI is set to “Ignite The Fire Within” for pros and fans alike.
With the highest stakes yet, incredible competition,
and more ways to engage than ever before,
it’s the perfect way to spend your downtime and witness some of the best League of Legends action on the planet.
Don’t miss out!
