The group stage of the LPL Split 3 2025 kicked off on July 19. On the first day, three matches took place: EDward Gaming and Top Esports secured victories, while Weibo Gaming outplayed FunPlus Phoenix in a tense series. All three teams topped their groups, earning three points each.

EDward Gaming vs ThunderTalk Gaming
EDward Gaming started the split confidently, defeating ThunderTalk Gaming with a score of 2:0. The first map was evenly contested until the midgame, where EDG seized the momentum and maintained their advantage until the end. In the second game, the team played more aggressively and confidently secured the series victory.

The best player of the match was Ahn — his reliable performance on the marksman role provided EDG with key wins in team fights.

Weibo Gaming vs FunPlus Phoenix
Weibo Gaming defeated FunPlus Phoenix with a score of 2:1. After a strong start, WBG faltered on the second map, allowing FunPlus Phoenix to level the score. However, in the decisive match, Weibo surged ahead again — the team focused on the bot lane and successfully executed their strategy.

The standout player of the match was Light , who made a decisive contribution to the victory with consistent damage and smart positioning.

Top Esports vs Invictus Gaming
Top Esports claimed victory over Invictus Gaming in a tense series — 2:1. TES opened the match confidently, but then IG managed to put up a fight and even the score. In the decisive game, TES played more reliably, gaining an advantage in the lane and capitalizing on it in team fights.

The strongest individual performance came from 369 , who dominated key moments in the top lane and set the pace for the decisive map.

Upcoming Matches
LPL Split 3 continues on July 20 with the following matches:

EDward Gaming vs ThunderTalk Gaming
Weibo Gaming vs Top Esports

LPL Split 3 2025 runs from July 19 to September 30. Teams are competing for a prize pool of $696,020, the championship title, and a slot at Worlds 2025. Follow the results, match schedule, and news via the link.