The Play-In stage of the Mid-Season Invitational 2025 concluded with a remarkable record: the match between G2 Esports and GAM Esports hit a peak viewership of 1,132,214, making it the most-watched match of the tournament so far. This is the first MSI 2025 match to surpass the million-viewer mark, excluding Chinese platforms.

European Favorite and Vietnamese Sensation
The match took place on June 29th, on the third day of the Play-In stage, and sparked massive interest from fans worldwide. G2, one of the most popular clubs in League of Legends history, faced off against GAM Esports , Vietnam 's leader and a standout representative of the Asian region. The match's emotion, aggression, and pace captured the attention of a broad audience.

A New Milestone for MSI 2025
Surpassing the million-viewer threshold at this early stage of the tournament is a significant indicator. It highlights not only the popularity of individual teams but also the high interest in the format and the battle for spots in the main stage of MSI. Preliminary estimates suggest that the tournament may break other records as it progresses—especially in the playoffs.

The main stage of the Mid-Season Invitational 2025 is set to begin in the coming days. It will feature the best teams from around the world, and if the Play-In has already gathered such numbers, the final matches could very well make League of Legends history as the most-watched of the year.