At the Esports Awards 2025 ceremony in Riyadh, the best achievements of the past Decade were recognized. In the category "Esports Live Event of the Decade ," the legendary Worlds 2017 League of Legends tournament took the top honor.

Worlds 2017 was memorable not only for its high-level competition but also for its dramatic moments and spectacular show. The tournament stood out for:

The triumphant victory of underdogs Samsung Galaxy (SSG) over SKT T1 in the grand final with a 3:0 score
A spectacular opening ceremony show that left an unforgettable impression on fans worldwide
The iconic tournament anthem “Legends Never Die,” which has become one of the most legendary esports anthems of all time

Other nominees for Esports Live Event of the Decade included:

Esports World Cup 2024
The International 8
EVO 2024
Fortnite World Cup 2019
IEM Katowice 2017
ELEAGUE Major 2018 Boston
Free Fire World Series Singapore 2021
M5 World Championship
Call of Duty League Playoffs 2020

This event became a symbol of unpredictability in esports, demonstrating that even favorites can be defeated by a united team with incredible Spirit and determination.

The Decade Awards Winners were chosen through a combined voting system: 25% fan vote and 75% expert jury. Naming Worlds 2017 as Esports Live Event of the Decade highlights the tournament’s significance in shaping esports culture and the Impact of major live gaming events.