LCK Road to MSI 2025 in Busan - June 13-15 | Sajik Gymnasium
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LCK Road to MSI 2025 in Busan - June 13-15 | Sajik Gymnasium
◈ The LCK Road to MSI 2025 will take place at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium from June 13 to 15, 2025.
◈ Co-hosted by Busan Metropolitan City and League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK), this new national selection tournament will determine the teams advancing to the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI).
◈ Mayor Park Heong-joon commented, “The LCK Road to MSI 2025 will serve as a milestone in positioning Busan as an Esports leader. We look forward to welcoming even more prestigious international competitions.”
□ Busan Metropolitan City, along with League of Legends Champions Korea, will host the LCK Road to MSI 2025 from June 13 to 15 at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium.
○ Over five intense days, the LCK Road to MSI will determine which two national teams will qualify for the mid-season invitational, one of the premier events in the League of Legends calendar. With a revamped single-season format replacing the previous spring and summer split, the new format is set to debut in 2025.
○ Sajik Indoor Gymnasium, already familiar to many due to its role in the 2023 Worlds Quarterfinals and Semifinals, will once again be the stage for elite-level play during the third, fourth, and fifth rounds of the LCK Road to MSI 2025.
□ The top six ranked teams from the regular season will compete in a mix of a No. 1 Seed Decision Match and King of the Hill Playoffs, battling for the final two spots at the Mid-Season Invitational.
○ With an average daily viewership of four million—more than half from overseas, League of Legends Champions Korea is recognized as a global premium Esports product. The LCK Road to MSI 2025 is expected to draw worldwide attention and further reinforce Busan’s reputation as an Esports mecca.
□ The city’s comprehensive support, from planning through execution, will help ensure a smooth and successful tournament. The influx of domestic and international Esports enthusiasts will not only boost Busan’s global profile, but also generate significant local economic activity.
○ Around Sajik Indoor Gymnasium, various side events will allow an estimated 9,000 to 15,000 fans and players to explore Esports culture and what more Busan has to offer.
□ Mayor Park Heong-joon remarked, “Following the MSI 2022 and 2023 World Championship Quarterfinals and Semifinals, it is a great honor for Busan to host the LCK Road to MSI 2025. Together with the upcoming G-STAR 2025, we aim to solidify Busan as a true capital of Esports. I pledge our tireless endeavors to bring world-class Esports events to Busan in the future.”
2023 World Championship Photo (Sajik Indoor Gymnasium)
About League of Legends (LoL)
○ Name: (Korean) 리그 오브 레전드 / (English) League of Legends
※ Official sport at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games (Gold Medal: South Korea, Silver Medal: Taiwan)
○ Developer: Riot Games
○ Release Date: (North America) October 27, 2009 / (Korea) December 4, 2011
○ Genre: MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) ※ 5 vs 5 team-based strategy game focused on base destruction
○ Age Rating: 12 and up
○ Global User Base: Approximately 150 million ※ As of 2024
○ Regional Leagues: 5 ‣ LCK (Korea), LEC (Europe / Middle East / Africa), LPL (China), LTA (Americas), LCP (Asia-Pacific)
Busan's Achievements in LoL Tournaments
○ MSI 2022: May 10~29, 2022 at Busan Esports Arena and BEXCO, with 26,000 attendees
○ 2023 World Championship (Quarterfinals, Semifinals): November 2~12, 2023 at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium, with 30,000 attendees
