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
T1 vs BRO Game 1
T1 vs BRO Bans
| T1 | BRO |
Taliyah  |
 Vi |
Varus  |
 Kalista |
Rumble  |
 Azir |
Kai'Sa  |
 Xayah |
Poppy  |
 Lucian |
T1 vs BRO Picks
| T1 | BRO |
Doran  |
 Morgan |
Oner  |
 Croco |
Faker  |
 Clozer |
Gumayusi  |
 Hype |
Keria  |
 Pollu |
Winner: T1
A classic game from T1 as BRO did put up quite the fight, even getting the upper hand in some team fights, but T1 were able to stabilize and find some great angles and kick off the series 1-0.
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BRO vs T1 Game 2
BRO vs T1 Bans
| BRO | T1 |
| Kalista |
Vi |
| Varus |
Rumble |
Annie a |
 Sion |
| Lucian |
 Nautilus |
| Xayah |
Kai'Sa |
BRO vs T1 Picks
| BRO | T1 |
Morgan  |
 Doran |
Croco  |
 Oner |
| Clozer |
 Faker |
Hype  |
 Gumayusi |
| Pollu |
 Keria |
Winner: BRO
BRO showcased some fantastic League of Legends in the second game, effectively using the side lane pressure of Yorick and taking crucial objectives as T1 struggled to keep up. The fans did in fact pay their BRO tax as they equalized the series 1-1.
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T1 vs BRO Game 3
T1 vs BRO Bans
| T1 | BRO |
Yone  |
Kalista |
| Varus |
Vi |
| Sion |
Rumble |
| Annie |
 Nocturne |
Renekton  |
 Gnar |
T1 vs BRO Picks
| T1 | BRO |
Doran  |
 Morgan |
Oner  |
 Croco |
| Faker |
 Clozer |
| Gumayusi |
Hype |
Keria  |
 Pollu |
Winner: T1
A very messy third game as BRO's draft had a lot of fans and analysts questioning the viability, but we did get to see Oner play Talon so definitely one of the most entertaining series in the LCK this year.
Despite the efforts of BRO, T1 had the better comp in this final game, ultimately securing the 2-1 win in this series.
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