Overview
- T2 Round 2 results in Beijing moved KT Rolster, Top Esports, CTBC Flying Oyster, and Anyone’s Legend to 2–0, positioning them one win from the Knockout Stage.
- T1 fell to CTBC Flying Oyster and Gen.G lost to Anyone’s Legend, joining a large 1–1 group that also includes FlyQuest, G2 Esports, Bilibili Gaming, and Hanwha Life after their Round 2 wins.
- Round 3 features high matches between undefeated teams and low matches between winless teams, with those advancement and elimination series played as best-of-three under Swiss rules.
- Round 1 delivered early shocks with 100 Thieves upsetting Bilibili Gaming and Anyone’s Legend toppling Hanwha Life, while favorites such as T1, Top Esports, and Gen.G opened with victories.
- The championship carries a $5 million prize pool, the Knockout Stage begins October 28 with best-of-five series, and opening-day Play-In action set a new viewership peak reported as up to about 2.5 million.