From June 7 to 15, we are anticipating the main event of the Korean spring — LCK Road to MSI 2025. This tournament will not only crown the new champion of the spring split but also determine the two teams that will represent the region at the Mid-Season Invitational 2025 and the Esports World Cup 2025. The top six teams from the regular season will face off in a double-elimination format, where every match is as valuable as gold.

Unbeatable Gen.G

At the top of the rankings is Gen.G, a team that tied the historical record of T1 by finishing the regular season undefeated. Their performances have been uncompromising: lane dominance, precise macro play, and exceptional late-game coordination.

Gen.G is just one step away from MSI — a victory over Hanwha Life Esports in the upper bracket final. Even in the event of a loss, they will have another chance in the lower bracket final. However, the team is clearly determined to finish the tournament undefeated, just like the regular season.

Contenders for the Second Slot

Hanwha Life Esports

The reigning champions of the LCK Cup 2025 and the First Stand 2025, HLE has a track record of winning crucial matches and has shown steady progress throughout the season. In the regular season, they made a few minor mistakes that prevented them from competing with Gen.G for the top spot, but the team looks like the most dangerous opponent in the playoffs. If they can impose their game pace on Gen.G, the region might see a new leader.

T1

The legendary team remains in the top 3 of the season, despite unstable results. They are still capable of showcasing top-tier performance, but their path to MSI is the most challenging.

To reach the international stage, T1 will first have to defeat one of the teams that finished in 4th-6th place. Only then will they face an even tougher task in the match for the slot against the loser of the Gen.G / HLE pair. This means the path is very difficult, and in the decisive match, the opponent will be one of the two main favorites, but they have to get there first.

The Dark Horse

An unexpected contender for a breakthrough is Nongshim RedForce. Although the team finished below the top 3, they have repeatedly posed serious challenges to the leaders, including securing a victory over T1. RedForce's games were tight even against Gen.G, which says a lot. If they can impose an aggressive playstyle from the start, surprises are possible.

LCK Road to MSI 2025 is a qualifying playoff taking place from June 7 to 15. At stake is the title of spring split champion, as well as two of the most prestigious slots for the main summer tournaments: Mid-Season Invitational 2025 and Esports World Cup 2025.