The first day of matches for the LCK cup 2025 took place on January 15. Two matches were played simultaneously — OKSavingsBank BRION against DRX and DN Freecs against Nongshim RedForce. In this article, we summarize the outcomes of these encounters.

OKSavingsBank BRION vs DRX

The first game of the day concluded with DRX defeating OKSavingsBank BRION with a score of 2:1. In the first map, DRX dominated, finishing it in 29 minutes with a crushing score of 18:2. However, OKSavingsBank BRION managed to take revenge on the second map, finishing it in 27 minutes with a score of 13:5. The decisive moment came in the third map, which lasted 41 minutes. DRX proved their strength, winning with a score of 22:17 and securing their place in the next stage of the tournament.

DN Freecs vs Nongshim RedForce

In the second match of the day, DN Freecs played against Nongshim RedForce. The match ended with a score of 2:1. On the first map, which lasted 46 minutes, DN Freecs came out on top with a final score of 18:10, thanks to coordinated team play and objective control. On the second map, Nongshim RedForce responded by claiming a narrow victory with a score of 14:13 in 33 minutes. However, the third map, lasting 34 minutes, proved to be decisive: DN Freecs once again demonstrated their superiority, finishing the match with a score of 19:10.

Team standings in the groups

Matches in this tournament are held between teams from opposite groups: “Group Baron” and “Group Elder.” However, the points earned are counted within their own group. This approach aims to break the routine of professional tournaments.

The LCK cup 2025 will feature a group stage and playoffs with 10 participating teams, divided into two groups. Each group consists of 5 teams, seeded based on the results from the 2024 tournaments. The spot for First Stand 2025 is at stake. All information about the tournament can be found via the link.