One of the most anticipated showdowns at the 2025 Mid Season Invitational is about to unfold as Korea’s T1 faces off against China’s Bilibili Gaming in the Upper Bracket Semifinal. The match is scheduled for July 5, 2025, and will determine who advances to face Gen.G in the Upper Bracket Final. Meanwhile, the losing team will drop into the Lower Bracket to fight for survival against FlyQuest. With both teams coming off strong performances, fans across the globe are bracing for a series that could define the trajectory of this tournament.
T1 has entered the Bracket Stage riding the momentum of a hard fought victory over CTBC Flying Oyster. In that series, T1 displayed not just mechanical brilliance but also disciplined team coordination and superior drafting. Toplaner Doran stood out with his aggressive, carry style plays on champions like Aatrox and Jayce, earning him the Player of the Match recognition. Alongside him, Jungler Oner continues to show strategic depth in early game setups and objective control. The iconic Faker remains the backbone of T1’s midlane, guiding the team with experience and stability.
On the other side, Bilibili Gaming has been tearing through their opponents. Their run began in the Play In Stage, where they dismantled GAM Esports and G2 Esports without dropping a single game. In the Bracket Stage, they comfortably dispatched KOI with a 3 1 score. What sets BLG apart is their incredibly flexible champion pool and how effectively they’ve adapted to the Fearless Draft format. Bin has been dominant in the top lane, setting the stage for an electrifying matchup against Doran. The synergy between knight and Beichuan in the mid jungle duo has been sharp, while Elk continues to be one of the most reliable AD carries in the tournament.
This match will not only determine a finalist for the MSI Grand Final but also fuel the intense rivalry between the LCK and LPL regions. Historically, T1 has won four out of their seven matches against BLG, including last year’s World Championship group stages. However, BLG’s current form and aggressive tempo make them a real threat to T1’s campaign.
As for predictions, many analysts and fans believe this will be a tightly contested series, but T1’s superior laning phase and international experience could give them the edge. A 3 1 scoreline in favor of T1 is expected by some, although BLG’s unpredictability might turn the tide at any moment.
The match will be livestreamed globally across platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and LoL Esports. Timings will vary by region. In India, viewers can tune in at 5:30 am IST on July 6. For Korea, the match begins at 9 am KST, and for North America, the starting time is 5 pm PT on July 5. As always with MSI, match timing may slightly shift depending on earlier series, so fans are advised to tune in a bit early.
With Gen.G awaiting in the Upper Bracket Final and a guaranteed shot at the Grand Final on the line, this T1 vs BLG matchup has every ingredient to be a legendary encounter.
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