
Given the incredibly high level of competition in the LCK, it seems that T1 might just not be able to qualify for MSI this year, with HLE, DK, and GEN seemingly dominating the region.
Following several weeks of matches in the Spring Regular Season, we have seen some incredible developments, and given the Fearless Draft changes that have further elevated the competitive experience for both players and fans, League of Legends Esports is looking to become quite the powerhouse.
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2025 LCK Rounds 1-2 Format

With Fearless Draft still in play, pro players will need to constantly adapt to an ever-shifting meta and draft their way to victory. Thankfully, there will be no best-of-one (Bo1) matches for this split so all of the teams will be able to give it their all.
Format
- 10 teams participate
- Double Round Robin
- All matches are best of three (Bo3)
- Top six teams qualify for Road to MSI
- Based on this rounds' results teams will be seeded into Rounds 3-5
- Top five teams will start in the Legend Group
- Bottom five teams will start in the Rise Group
GEN vs HLE Game 1
GEN vs HLE Bans
GEN | HLE |
Kalista |
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Yone |
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Taliyah ![]() |
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Jhin |
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Ezreal |
GEN vs HLE Picks
GEN | HLE |
Kiin ![]() |
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Canyon ![]() |
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Chovy |
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Ruler |
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Duro |
Winner: GEN
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HLE vs GEN Game 2
HLE vs GEN Bans
HLE | GEN |
Viktor ![]() |
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Corki ![]() |
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Pantheon |
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Varus ![]() |
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Jhin |
HLE vs GEN Picks
HLE | GEN |
Zeus |
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Peanut ![]() |
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Zeka ![]() |
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Viper |
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Delight ![]() |
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Winner: HLE
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GEN vs HLE Game 3
GEN vs HLE Bans
GEN | HLE |
Yone |
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Maokai |
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Kalista |
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Jax ![]() |
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Kennen ![]() |
GEN vs HLE Picks
GEN | HLE |
Kiin |
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Canyon |
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Chovy |
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Ruler ![]() |
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Duro ![]() |
Winner: GEN
An incredible performance by both teams, however GEN came out on top by winning the series 2-1, keeping their perfect record as HLE struggled to close out after countless fights that kept fans on their toes throughout the entire series.
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