The League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational 2025 quarterfinal match between T1 and CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO) has set viewership records with an impressive 1,670,002 peak concurrent viewers according to Esports Charts. The thrilling best-of-five series saw reigning world champions T1 pushed to their limits by the PCS representatives before eventually securing a 3-2 victory.
The matchup, held at the Vancouver venue, showed why international League of Legends tournaments continue to draw massive global audiences. Despite challenging time zones for many viewers, fans worldwide tuned in to watch the Korean powerhouse face unexpected resistance from the Taiwanese underdogs.
T1, led by the legendary mid-laner Faker, entered the series as heavy favorites. However, CFO displayed remarkable resilience and skill, forcing the full five games and earning respect from the international community. The series featured several standout moments, including a particularly memorable performance from T1’s support Keria on Poppy that had fans on the edge of their seats.
“The stadium was electric,” reported one attendee, noting that the Vancouver crowd’s energy rivaled traditional sports events. The passionate audience created an atmosphere that added to the excitement on the Rift, though some online viewers mentioned that broadcast audio mixing didn’t fully capture the in-arena experience.
The viewership numbers are particularly impressive considering this was only a quarterfinal match. The figure dwarfs recent regional finals viewership by nearly four times, highlighting T1’s continued status as one of esports’ biggest draws. As the reigning world champions with the most decorated player in League history Faker on their roster, T1 matches have become must-watch events for esports enthusiasts.
