The Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) has set historic milestones for international League of Legends esports since its launch in 2015.
What began as a modest six-team event has grown into a major global championship.
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Most Decorated Organizations
Royal Never Give Up (RNG) stands as the most decorated organization in MSI history.
The Chinese LPL squad secured three championship titles: first in 2018, followed by consecutive victories in 2021 and 2022.
South Korean powerhouses T1 and Gen. G follow closely with two titles each.
T1 claimed championships in 2016 and 2017, while Gen. G won back-to-back trophies in 2024 and 2025.
Notably, Gen. G failed to qualify for the 2026 edition.
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Europe's G2 Esports broke regional barriers during the 2019 tournament.
They became the first LEC team to win an international title, sweeping North America's Team Liquid 3-0 in the finals after both teams upset traditional favorites.
Speed Record
The 2019 tournament also established the absolute speed record for tier-1 professional play.
Invictus Gaming defeated T1 in just 15 minutes and 57 seconds during a dominant group stage match.
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This retrospective highlights the MSI's historical records, regional milestones, and championship runs since its inception.
