Mid-Season Invitational 2025 made history as the most popular MSI ever held. The epic showdown between Generation Gaming and T1 not only determined the strongest team but also shattered viewership records. The climactic fifth game of the final series brought the tournament a historic 3.42 million peak viewers, surpassing last year's record by a significant margin. This match also earned the title of the second most popular esports match of 2025 so far.
A Competition That Captivates
Viewers spent over 73.9 million hours watching MSI 2025, from the Play-In stage to the final match. The average audience was over 932,000 viewers, underscoring the phenomenal interest in the tournament. Matches featuring T1 gained particular popularity, with the team becoming a true fan favorite. The top three matches by peak audience were the final Generation Gaming vs. T1 (3.42 million), the semifinal of the same teams (2.68 million), and the lower bracket final T1 vs. Anyone's Legend (2.25 million).
The platform metrics are equally impressive: peak viewership on YouTube reached 1.93 million, while Twitch exceeded 807,000. The Korean broadcast attracted the most viewers, with over 1.13 million concurrent views. The English audience added another 733,000, and the Vietnamese community contributed over 697,000 fans.
A New Chapter for Generation Gaming — and for MSI
For Generation Gaming , this victory was not just their second consecutive MSI title — it marked their 23rd consecutive win, affirming their status as an unbeatable force in the region and on the global stage. Despite the loss, T1 managed to deliver thrilling moments for fans and pushed their opponents to the limits. With each game of the final, the viewership peak grew, further emphasizing that true competition is the main driving force of esports.
