Summary
- After the Play-In Stage has concluded, MSI 2025 gears for the upcoming Bracket Stage this July 2.
- Eight teams will fight to stay alive in a double-elimination bracket, which will run until the grand final on July 13.
- All match-ups in the Bracket Stage are Bo5 and will use the Fearless Draft rule.
The Play-Ins are over, and the MSI 2025 Bracket Stage is ready to ignite. With two out of 10 teams falling, eight are left to fight for the championship glory. Are you ready to witness the next level of pro League of Legends esports?
G2 vs. GenG will kick off the tournament’s final stage with the Upper Bracket Round 1 opening match. Read on to see the full schedule of match-ups and more!
MSI 2025 Bracket Stage Format
From the start of the Bracket Stage, MSI 2025 follows a double-elimination setup—each team must lose twice before elimination. Matches are best-of-five and follow Riot’s new Fearless Draft, which bans previously picked champions in the series.
The bracket would start with four matches in the Upper Bracket Round 1. Fans can follow these matches from July 1 to July 3, 2025. The following match-ups would then be determined through the resulrs of these opening matches.
Qualified Teams & Seeding
Eight teams have secured their spots in the Bracket Stage:
- Tier 1 (Upper Seeds): Gen.G (LCK #1), Movistar KOI (LEC #1)
- Tier 2: CTBC Flying Oyster (LCP #1), Anyone’s Legend (LPL #1)
- Tier 3: FlyQuest (LCS #1), T1 (LCK #2)
- Tier 4 (Play-In Qualifiers): Bilibili Gaming (LPL #2), G2 Esports (LEC #2)
The first seeds of each region directly qualified for the Bracket Stage from their regional tournaments. Meanwhile, T1 who are LCK’s 2nd seed got their spot through their region’s representative (HLE) winning the First Stand Tournament.
From the Play-In Stage, G2 just emerged victorious over GAM Esports in a tight final (3–2). Meanwhile, BLG earned a clean 3–0 sweep over G2 in earlier Play-Ins to secure their place in the Bracket Stage.z
MSI 2025 Bracket Stage Schedule
The first-round bracket avoids pitfall match-ups within the same region, making every game feel global and high stakes. Here’s all four opening match-ups and when you can watch them:
| Date | Match-up |
| July 1, 5:00 PM PDT / 8:00 PM EDT
July 2, 2:00 AM CEST / 5:30 AM IST / 9:00 AM KST |
Gen.G vs G2 Esports |
| July 2, 5:00 PM PDT / 8:00 PM EDT
July 3, 2:00 AM CEST / 5:30 AM IST / 9:00 AM KST |
Anyone’s Legend vs FlyQuest |
| July 3, 11:00 AM PDT / 2:00 PM EDT / 8:00 PM CEST / 11:30 PM IST
July 4, 3:00 AM KST |
Movistar KOI vs Bilibili Gaming |
| July 3, 5:00 PM PDT / 8:00 PM EDT
July 4, 2:00 AM CEST / 5:30 AM IST / 9:00 AM KST |
CTBC Flying Oyster vs T1 |
Winners of these matches will advance to the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals. Meanwhile, defeated teams will get their second chance in the Lower Bracket Round 1.
Where to watch:
If you’re not watching in person at Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum, you can still subscribe to every match online. Matches are streamed live and available on-demand via LoL Esports, YouTube, and Twitch.
Conclusion
Don’t miss the MSI 2025 Bracket Stage opening week! With powerhouse teams and fresh formats, the series should deliver edge-of-your-seat plays.
As eight teams clash in early rounds, we’ll be in for a thrilling ride with bigger dreams on the line. The MSI 2025 Bracket Stage follows the rise of a new international champion. Will you be there to witness it?
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