Summary:
- T1 and Bilibili Gaming (BLG) moved on to Round 5 of the League of Legends Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage on October 24, each earning 2-0 victories in their elimination matches.
- BLG defeated Vivo Keyd Stars (VKS) despite a shaky start in Game 1, while T1 overcame a determined 100 Thieves (100T) with a clean sweep.
- With these results, VKS and 100T are officially eliminated, while T1 and BLG now need one more win to reach the Knockout Stage.
The fourth round of the Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage saw two championship-caliber teams fight to keep their tournament hopes alive. Both T1 and Bilibili Gaming (BLG) faced elimination matches on October 24, 2025, and emerged victorious. Yet, their performances raised questions about their championship form. Here’s a recap of the Worlds 2025 T1 vs 100 Thieves and BLG vs Vivo Keyd Stars series.
Last Year’s Finalists Fight to Stay Alive
T1 and BLG faced an unexpected situation. Just a year ago, these two organizations clashed in the Worlds 2024 Grand Finals. Now, both stood at 1-2 in the Swiss Stage—one more loss would send them home.
T1 faced North America’s 100 Thieves, while BLG went up against Brazil’s Vivo Keyd Stars. Both teams won their matches 2-0, but their performances throughout the Swiss Stage have been shaky. Earlier in the tournament, BLG’s loss to G2 sent them to the 1-2 bracket, while T1 was upset by CTBC Flying Oysters in Round 2. For two teams that were expected to dominate, these struggles highlight just how tough and unpredictable Worlds 2025 has become.
BLG vs. Vivo Keyd Stars Series Breakdown
Bilibili Gaming went up against Brazil’s Vivo Keyd Stars in the first elimination match of the day. Even though BLG were the clear favorites to win, they had a hard time showing their usual strength in the early stages of the series.
Game 1
The first game was chaotic, with both teams making a lot of mistakes and risky plays. BLG and VKS made questionable decisions like poorly coordinated dives and engages, which led to them dying for little gain. Even so, BLG’s players were more skilled overall, allowing them to recover and win the game—though it wasn’t a very clean victory.
Game 2
The second game was much closer. VKS played well, winning some teamfights and keeping up with BLG for most of the match. But one mistake from VKS’s mid laner, Mireu, changed everything. His death opened the map for BLG, and in the final moments, BLG’s top laner Bin pulled off a backdoor teleport with Rumble—destroying VKS’s base while his teammates stalled recalls. BLG won 2-0 and advanced to a 2-2 record.
T1 vs. 100 Thieves Series Breakdown
This series would mark 100 Thieves’ final appearance in League of Legends esports as a North American organization. Facing the defending champions, they gave it everything they had.
Game 1
Both teams started strong, trading kills and objectives. 100 Thieves played aggressively, matching T1’s pace. But by midgame, T1’s better map awareness and decision-making took over. They controlled objectives and maintained lane pressure, slowly pulling ahead to win the first game. Worlds 2025 T1 haven’t looked this organized in a while, especially with their recent loss to Gen.G, but in this game, their macro just proved superior.
Game 2
The second game was another close battle. 100 Thieves’ midlaner Quid delivered a confident performance on Akali , even solo killing Faker and making flashy plays that gave his team some leads. However, the team couldn’t turn those kills into real map advantages, and often failed to play around their midlaner. Despite being ahead in kills and gold, they failed to take a single tower. T1 stayed calm and disciplined, took Baron, and ended the series 2-0.
What’s Next for T1 and BLG
At the end of the Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage Round 4, T1 and Bilibili Gaming have identical 2-2 records. That means one final best-of-three series will decide whether they move on to the Knockout Stage—or get eliminated.
T1 will face Movistar KOI, fighting to keep their 13-year streak of always making the quarterfinals. The pressure is high, but this is a situation T1 knows well—they’ve been here before and often deliver when it matters most. On the other hand, BLG will face Top Esports in an all-LPL showdown. Only one of them will continue in the tournament, making it one of the most anticipated clashes of Round 5.
Meanwhile, the two eliminated teams also left strong impressions. Vivo Keyd Stars turned heads with their fearless play and young roster, earning respect despite being underdogs. 100 Thieves, who played their final match in League of Legends esports, exited with dignity after pushing Worlds 2025 T1 harder than many expected.
Conclusion
There is now only one round left in the Swiss Stage, and every best-of-three now determines who makes it to the final stage. So far, Worlds 2025 has given us a lot of surprising upsets that made even T1 and BLG look shaky. However, both teams managed to come back and fight their way to Round 5. Can these former finalists rise to the occasion once more, or will their Worlds 2025 journey end here?
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