The Mid-Season Invitational and League of Legends Worlds have become the pinnacle events in professional League of Legends. They gather the world's best teams, defining meta dominators, new eras, and legends of the scene. From the debut of Worlds in 2011 to the modern competitions in the 2020s, these events showcase the game's evolution, its global growth, and the rise of iconic players. This material immerses you in the history of the MSI and Worlds finals: with results, MVPs, prize pools, and historical contexts.

Mid‑Season Invitational 2015

• Winner: EDward Gaming
• Finalist: SK Telecom T1
• MVP: Not officially awarded
• Prize Pool: $200,000

The first MSI became a modern tradition for international LoL: EDG secured a sensational 3:2 victory over the Korean giant SKT, with Clearlove brilliantly overshadowing the star players Faker and Pawn. The tournament showed that Chinese teams could compete at an international level even then.

Mid‑Season Invitational 2016

• Winner: SK Telecom T1
• Finalist: Counter Logic Gaming
• MVP: Faker
• Prize Pool: $450,000 

SKT reclaimed their crown with complete dominance in the finals 3:0, with MVP Faker achieving legendary status. The tournament confirmed the strength of LCK and became one of the fundamental justifications for the dominance of the Korean scene.

Mid‑Season Invitational 2017

• Winner: SK Telecom T1
• Finalist: G2 Esports
• MVP: Wolf
• Prize Pool: $1,690,000

This was the first time a team won two consecutive MSIs. In the finals against the promising European G2, support Wolf provided a helping hand — his stable play laid the foundation for the tournament victory.

Mid‑Season Invitational 2018

• Winner: Royal Never Give Up
• Finalist: Kingzone DragonX
• MVP: Uzi
• Prize Pool: $1,370,520

RNG restored balance in the world of LoL: a 3:1 victory, with Uzi — the main star confirming his status as one of the best ADCs of all time. The Chinese scene once again made a full statement.

Mid‑Season Invitational 2019

• Winner: G2 Esports
• Finalist: Team Liquid
• MVP: Caps
• Prize Pool: $1,000,000

Europe triumphs as G2 crushed Liquid 3:0 in a fast and strategic final. Caps, the main star of Europe, showed an extraordinary game and received MVP.

Mid‑Season Invitational 2021

• Winner: Royal Never Give Up
• Finalist: DWG KIA
• MVP: GALA
• Prize Pool: $250,000

After a pause due to COVID-19, the tournament returned, and RNG secured another international victory, defeating the world champions DWG KIA 3:2. GALA became the soul of the final.

Mid‑Season Invitational 2022

• Winner: Royal Never Give Up
• Finalist: T1
• MVP: Wei
• Prize Pool: $250,000

RNG confirmed their status as the strongest MSI team for the third time — they overcame T1 in a tense final 3:2, with Wei shining in key moments.

Mid‑Season Invitational 2023

• Winner: JD Gaming
• Finalist: Bilibili Gaming
• MVP: knight
• Prize Pool: $250,000 

For the first time, both teams in the final were from LPL. JDG won 3:1, with knight excelling in the mid-lane and earning MVP. The Chinese derby became a symbol of regional dominance.

Mid‑Season Invitational 2024

• Winner: Gen.G
• Finalist: Bilibili Gaming
• MVP: Lehends
• Prize Pool: $250,000 

Gen.G became the first after T1 to win MSI not from LPL. A 3:1 victory over BLG, with MVP awarded to support Lehends — a key figure in defense and initiative.

Mid‑Season Invitational 2025

• Winner: Gen.G
• Finalist: T1
• MVP: Chovy
• Prize Pool: $2,000,000

Gen.G confirmed their top-tier status: the new "Fearless Draft" format, an epic 3:2 battle against T1. Chovy as MVP shone with individual skill, and the team displayed perfect synergy, winning MSI for the second consecutive time.

Worlds 2011

• Winner: Fnatic
• Finalist: against All Authority
• MVP: Shushei
• Prize Pool: $98,500

The first Worlds was small, chaotic, but historic: Fnatic won 2:1, and Shushei received MVP for his masterful performance. The tournament gave fans the first real international legends.

Worlds 2012

• Winner: Taipei Assassins
• Finalist: Azubu Frost
• MVP: Not officially awarded
• Prize Pool: $2,000,000

TPA became true legends, shocking the world by defeating the Koreans. Without a formal MVP, but Toyz was deservedly recognized as the best player of the tournament. One of the biggest upsets in LoL history.

Worlds 2013

• Winner: SK Telecom T1
• Finalist: Royal Club
• MVP: Not officially awarded 
• Prize Pool: $2,050,000

With the rapid growth in popularity, Worlds set a new standard. SKT won 3:0, and while there was no official MVP this year, the legend of Faker was born here.

Worlds 2014

• Winner: Samsung White
• Finalist: Star Horn Royal Club
• MVP: Mata
• Prize Pool: $2,130,000

Samsung White had a perfect tournament: a team with impeccable map control and fights. Mata became the first support MVP in Worlds history.

Worlds 2015

• Winner: SK Telecom T1
• Finalist: KOO Tigers
• MVP: MaRin
• Prize Pool: $2,130,000

SKT defended their title, with MaRin showcasing maximum confidence in the top lane. The tournament solidified the Korean scene's level: strategy, a strong player puzzle, and stability in the 3:1 final.

Worlds 2016

• Winner: SK Telecom T1
• Finalist: Samsung Galaxy
• MVP: Faker
• Prize Pool: $5,070,000

The prize pool was record-breaking, and the game was epic: 3:2 in the final, the fifth match was the most intense in Worlds history, with Faker as MVP.

Worlds 2017

• Winner: Samsung Galaxy
• Finalist: SK Telecom T1
• MVP: Ruler
• Prize Pool: $4,946,970

A repeat of the Korean derby, but this time SSG won 3:0. Ruler was the best player of the tournament. This Worlds also marked the beginning of the Faker vs. Ruler rivalry.

Worlds 2018

• Winner: Invictus Gaming
• Finalist: Fnatic
• MVP: Ning
• Prize Pool: $6,450,000

IG's victory was historic: China claimed their first international Worlds title, with Ning dominating the jungle and the final ending 3:0.

Worlds 2019

• Winner: FunPlus Phoenix
• Finalist: G2 Esport
• MVP: Tian
• Prize Pool: $2,225,000

FPX crushed G2 3:0, with the style of Doinb and Tian as the main force, but MVP went to jungler Tian, who became a decisive figure.

Worlds 2020

• Winner: DAMWON Gaming
• Finalist: Suning
• MVP: Canyon
• Prize Pool: $2,225,000

The final took place in the "bubble" of Shanghai due to COVID-19, but Canyon and DAMWON displayed a high level of play — a 3:1 final, with the first "Pentakill" in the final by Bin, and Canyon as MVP.

Worlds 2021

• Winner: EDward Gaming
• Finalist: DWG KIA
• MVP: Scout
• Prize Pool: $2,225,000

EDG won the series 3:2 after an epic Chinese-Korean battle, with Scout as the controlling figure in the mid-lane. This was EDG's first title at Worlds.

Worlds 2022

• Winner: DRX
• Finalist: T1
• MVP: Kingen 
• Prize Pool: $2,225,000

A legendary historic victory for DRX — they journeyed from the Play-in stage, and Kingen became the hero on the top lane in the drama against favorites T1 with a score of 3:2.

Worlds 2023

• Winner: T1
• Finalist: Weibo Gaming
• MVP: Zeus
• Prize Pool: $2,225,000

T1 returned to the top, with a 3:0 final, Zeus awarded MVP for his key role in the grand final. Faker set a record: 4 Worlds titles.

Worlds 2024

• Winner: T1
• Finalist: Bilibili Gaming
• MVP: Faker
• Prize Pool: $2,225,000

Once again, T1 for the second consecutive time, with a score of 3:2. Faker earned his fifth title and second MVP at Worlds.

Worlds 2025

• Winner: T1
• Finalist: KT Rolster
• MVP: Gumayusi
• Prize Pool: $5,000,000

Once again, T1 triumphed on the grandest stage, defeating KT Rolster 3:2 in a thrilling Worlds 2025 Grand Final. Faker secured his record-breaking sixth World Championship title, further solidifying his status as the greatest player in League of Legends history. The Finals MVP went to Gumayusi, whose phenomenal performances and late-game composure were pivotal in T1’s victory.

This retrospective demonstrates the evolution of the international League of Legends scene: from the first steps of futuristic LAN tournaments to global events with multi-million dollar prize pools and magnificent heroes — such as Faker, Uzi, Ning, Canyon, and others. All MVPs and champions are confirmed by official Riot Games sources and leagues.