MSI 2025 has set a new benchmark by featuring the highest number of game-five series in the history of international League of Legends competitions, providing fans with an exhilarating experience.

The 2021 World Championships showcased six gripping Silver Scrapes series, but MSI 2025 has already exceeded that total, with two more series pending, indicating that the final tally may rise even further. The tournament has recorded seven game-five series so far, with three occurring in the play-in stages and four in the high-stakes group stage confrontations.

In the latest best-of-five showdown, Gen.G faced off against T1, achieving the second-highest viewership figures in MSI history, as reported by the analytics site Esports Charts. The match was intensely competitive, featuring unexpected champion selections such as a Zed jungle by Canyon. Ultimately, Gen.G prevailed in the decisive game, securing their spot in the finals to defend their MSI championship.

This year, Riot Games has fully embraced the Fearless Draft format across all its domestic and international League esports events for the remainder of 2025. The results are evident, with teams engaging in fierce battles until the last match while showcasing a variety of champions. Fearless Draft has transformed champion selections into strategic mind games, turning each series into an endurance test and compelling teams to adapt rapidly and reveal new strategies.

Historically, players in League tournaments often relied on their preferred champions, leading to repetitive matchups and occasionally frustrating fans when critical champions weren’t banned. With the introduction of Fearless Draft, teams are encouraged to take risks, as no champion can be played more than once in a series, paving the way for innovative strategies during the draft phase.

With Worlds 2025 approaching and a greater number of teams participating, even more thrilling series are anticipated. The Fearless Draft has elevated expectations, and there may still be more excitement ahead.