CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO) rose to the top at the end of LCP Mid-Season 2025, capping off a fiercely contested tournament with a well-earned trophy. The tournament featured eight teams, a mix of official partners and invited squads. They played a regular season round-robin, with each team facing all others. The top two advanced directly into the second round of playoffs, while those ranked 3rd to 6th entered from the first round. The bottom two were knocked out after the groups.
Teams in LCP Split 2 2025:
- Partnered Squads: CTBC Flying Oyster, PSG Talon, GAM Esports, Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS, DetonatioN FocusMe
- Invited Teams: Secret Whales, Vikings Esports, Chiefs Esports Club
The format rewarded consistency, but even one upset match could shake the standings.
Regular Season Standings and Key Results
CFO was untouchable during the regular season, finishing with seven wins and only two losses overall. Secret Whales also showed strong performance, while Talon wasn’t far behind. On the other side, DetonatioN and Chiefs had hard times and ended in the lowest spots.
Final Standings for Regular Stage:
- CTBC Flying Oyster – 7-0 (14-2)
- Secret Whales – 5-2 (12-5)
- PSG Talon – 5-2 (11-7)
- GAM Esports – 4-3 (10-7)
- Vikings Esports – 4-3 (9-8)
- SoftBank HAWKS – 2-5 (5-12)
- DetonatioN FocusMe – 1-6 (3-13)
- Chiefs Esports Club – 0-7 (4-14)
Tight series and close scorelines made the group stage very exciting, but the real pressure began during the playoffs.
The Playoffs: Where Every Series Counts
From May 30 onward, the playoff bracket determined who gets to wear the LCP badge internationally. Talon had a quick 2-0 against SoftBank HAWKS, while GAM barely managed to get past Vikings in their opener. In the upper bracket, CFO continued their strong form by defeating GAM, and Talon swept Secret Whales for a spot in the upper final.
The upper final between CFO and Talon was a five-game thriller. Talon surprised many by taking a 2-0 lead early, but CFO pulled off a huge reverse sweep, winning three in a row to punch their ticket to MSI and EWC. The comeback gave them not just qualification but also top seed for both tournaments.
GAM’s Comeback From the Lower Bracket
After falling to CFO, GAM had no choice but to fight their way back from the lower bracket. They beat Secret Whales 3-1 to move closer, and then faced Talon once again for a place at MSI and EWC.
Their match on June 7 was full of tension. Talon tried to push the series into game five, but GAM held on tightly. One final team fight near Elder Dragon sealed the win 3-1 for GAM, giving them the second qualification spot.
Final Battle for the Championship
June 8 saw the grand final between CFO and GAM. It was a close series from start to finish. Both teams had strong drafts and solid macro play, but CFO proved a little more stable in clutch moments. The series ended 3-2 in their favor, making them the LCP Mid-Season 2025 champions.
Final Placement and Prize Pool Distribution
| Rank | Team | Qualified for | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | CTBC Flying Oyster | MSI & EWC 2025 | $26,400 |
| 2nd | GAM Esports | MSI & EWC 2025 | $16,000 |
| 3rd | PSG Talon | — | $11,200 |
| 4th | Secret Whales | — | $8,000 |
| 5-6th | SoftBank HAWKS, Vikings Esports | — | $5,600 |
| 7th | DetonatioN FocusMe | — | $4,000 |
| 8th | Chiefs Esports Club | — | $3,200 |
All matches were streamed on Twitch and YouTube, with additional language broadcasts for international viewers. Fans looking for detailed match stats and replays can visit the Leaguepedia LCP page for further info.
As both CTBC Flying Oyster and GAM Esports prepare to face off against the world’s best at MSI and EWC, LCP can feel proud of how far it has come. Split 2 proved the region isn’t just chasing, but now competing.
