The League of Legends World Championship 2025 is heating up as T1 and Bilibili Gaming (BLG) fend off elimination to stay in the competition. In epic matchups, both teams showcased their skills and determination, resulting in Vivo Keyd Stars and 100 Thieves being knocked out of the tournament. T1 and BLG now face the challenge of securing one more best-of-three victory to make it to the Worlds 2025 Knockout Stage.
100 Thieves’ Last Heist Against T1 Almost Succeeded
The highlight of the day was the intense battle between T1 and 100 Thieves. This match held significant weight as it could potentially have been the last time the esteemed North American team, 100 Thieves, competed in League of Legends esports. Facing T1, a team with a storied history of success, the stakes were incredibly high.
Both teams entered the match with a 1-2 record in the Swiss Stage, signaling vulnerabilities on both sides. Despite expectations of a swift victory for the LCK giants, the reality was a closely contested battle. In the first game, 100 Thieves showed their proactive playstyle, responding quickly to T1’s initial moves. However, by the 20th minute, T1 gained the upper hand with superior objective setups and teamfights, securing a 1-0 lead.
With their tournament life on the line, 100 Thieves began the second game cautiously. They gained an early edge, but as T1 focused on securing crucial objectives like dragons and towers, the gap narrowed. T1’s calm and strategic approach eventually overwhelmed 100 Thieves, leading to a 2-0 series victory. This result marked the end of 100 Thieves’ journey in Worlds 2025 and their presence in the competitive League of Legends scene.
Bilibili Gaming Harrowly Avoids Elimination
BLG’s clash against Vivo Keyd Stars was another match filled with unexpected twists. Initially, the LPL representatives were expected to handle the LTA South team effortlessly, but the opening game defied those predictions. BLG stumbled early, allowing Vivo Keyd Stars to seize an advantage by claiming the first few kills.
Despite Vivo Keyd Stars’ early dominance, BLG found an opportunity to stabilize through a risky bot lane dive by their opponents. Gaining control of the Rift, BLG managed to secure critical objectives and eventually closed out game one with a decisive lead.
Game two presented further challenges, as BLG built an early advantage but faced fierce resistance from Vivo Keyd Stars. In a dramatic moment, jungler Jeong ‘Mireu’ Jo-bin achieved a triple kill, giving the Brazilian team a fighting chance. However, in a display of strategic brilliance, BLG’s top laner Chen ‘Bin’ Ze-Bin executed a backdoor maneuver on Vivo Keyd Stars’ Nexus, securing a 2-0 series win. Vivo Keyd Stars’ elimination was confirmed, while BLG advanced but left lingering doubts about their ability to progress further.
League of Legends Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage Enters Round Five
With round four concluded, the competition intensifies as only three more teams will secure a place in the Worlds 2025 Knockout Stage. Scheduled for October 25th, 2025, the decisive matches will commence at 6 AM BST. Fans can catch all the action live on League of Legends’ official Twitch and YouTube channels, along with various co-streamers.
The upcoming 2-2 matches are set as follows:
– Top Esports vs Bilibili Gaming
– CTBC Flying Oyster vs FlyQuest
– T1 vs MKOI