Ruler before the match against G2 Esports : "It's been two years since my last MSI, I'm aiming for the trophy again with Gen.G Esports"

The Bracket Stage kicks off the decisive part of the Mid-Season Invitational 2025. Eight teams will compete in a best-of-5 format for a spot in the finals and the right to one loss. The upper and lower bracket matches will take place from July 1 to 12 in Toronto, and each match could be the last for the losers in the lower bracket.

Winners of the first round advance to the second stage of the upper bracket, maintaining a chance for a mistake. Losers immediately drop to the lower bracket, where a loss will result in elimination from the tournament. The stakes are high—not only is the title on the line, but also a slot at Worlds 2025.

First Round Matches of the Bracket Stage:
Gen.G Esports (1.02) vs G2 Esports Esports (15.00)
Anyone's Legend (1.12) vs FlyQuest (6.30)
CTBC Flying Oyster (7.00) vs T1 (1.10)
Movistar KOI (7.00) vs Bilibili Gaming (1.10) 

The Best Are Ready
The teaser conveys the tension of the upcoming stage: close-ups of players, slow-motion replays, and shots of fans emphasize personal motivation and the pressure of the moment. The video features key statements from participants. jojopyun highlights the significance of international tournaments: "International tournaments are always something special." Gumayusi notes: " T1 plays differently on the world stage." JunJia explains: "Sensations are born not from individual skill but from the thirst for victory." bin speaks on behalf of LPL : "We, LPL , will do everything to reclaim the MSI champion title." The final remark from faker sets the tone for the entire stage: "The past is in the past. What matters is what's ahead."

The Mid-Season Invitational 2025 will be held from June 27 to July 12 in Canada with a prize pool of $2,000,000. You can follow news, schedules, and results of the tournament via the link.