T1 Dominates Invictus Gaming in Record-Setting LoL Worlds 2025 Opener

Chengdu, China — The 2025 League of Legends World Championship, also known as LoL Worlds 2025, kicked off with a stunning opening day marked by record viewership. The Play-In stage featured a thrilling best-of-five series between T1 and Invictus Gaming, where T1 secured a 3-1 victory to advance to the Swiss Stage of the tournament.

T1 showcased exceptional teamwork and strategic gameplay, with their mid-laner, Faker, and jungler, Oner, playing crucial roles in maintaining pressure across all maps. Despite some resilient efforts from Invictus Gaming, who managed to capture objectives like dragons and turrets, T1’s superior strategy ultimately led to their success.

In addition to the exciting matchup between T1 and Invictus Gaming, the upcoming Swiss Stage features notable contests such as Gen.G vs. PSG Talon, FlyQuest vs. T1, G2 Esports vs. Top Esports, and CTBC Flying Oyster vs. Fnatic. These matchups promise intense play and high-quality competition for viewers around the world.

A key highlight from Day 1 was the record-breaking peak viewership of 1.9 million concurrent viewers globally, surpassing last year’s record of 1.4 million. This surge reflects the growing enthusiasm for LoL Worlds 2025 and the expanding viewership base in the League of Legends esports community.

The Swiss Stage is set to begin tomorrow, paving the way for more exciting action before the knockout rounds later this month. The grand finals are scheduled for November 9 in Chengdu, China, where the top teams will compete for the coveted Summoner’s Cup and a prize pool of $5 million. Day 1 of the tournament successfully delivered a thrilling mix of high stakes, fierce rivalries, and extraordinary gameplay, marking a fantastic start to the year’s most prestigious League of Legends event.