Gen.G Esports claims the League of Legends crown at the Esports World Cup 2025 after a gripping five-game final against AG.AL. Discover how the tournament unfolded, from shocking upsets to standout performances by Chovy and Kiin.
The 2025 Esports World Cup for League of Legends wrapped up with a jaw-dropping grand final, as Gen.G Esports defeated AG.AL in a tense five-game series to secure the championship title, $600,000 in prize money, and 1,000 points toward the Club Championship. With this victory, Gen.G remains undefeated in series play this year and officially enters the race for the prestigious overall Club Championship.
The week-long event brought high-stakes competition, upsets, and innovation to the global stage. Gen.G, entering as the reigning MSI champions and heavy favorites, lived up to expectations; but not without facing serious challenges. Their semifinal against G2 Esports exposed potential vulnerabilities, especially with the newly implemented Fearless Draft system in play, which forced teams to adapt on the fly. G2’s mid laner Caps famously locked in LeBlanc in a deciding Game 3 against Bilibili Gaming, an unconventional pick that helped push G2 into the semifinals. However, Gen.G’s momentum proved too strong. Led by Kim “Kiin” Ki-in’s dominant play on Ambessa, Gen.G dispatched G2 to earn their place in the final.
The grand final against Chinese dark horse AG.AL was nothing short of electrifying. After cruising through the first two games with composed play, Gen.G appeared ready for a sweep. But AG.AL roared back with a dominant Game 3, then clawed their way through a closely contested Game 4 to tie the series. In the decisive fifth game, Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon stepped up on his iconic Twisted Fate, guiding Gen.G to a thrilling series-clinching victory.
“We just wanted to make a show,” Chovy remarked after the win, reflecting on the team’s decision to let the series stretch to five games.
Meanwhile, Kiin was awarded the Sony MVP of the tournament. His consistently impactful performances, especially during clutch moments in both the semifinals and finals, cemented his status as one of the world’s premier top laners. Alongside the title, he received a $10,000 cash prize.
The tournament also featured a series of surprises during the best-of-one group stage. Brazilian underdogs FURIA shocked fans by eliminating North America’s Cloud9, though they were later defeated by FlyQuest, who advanced to the quarterfinals along with G2, Hanwha Life Esports, and Movistar KOI. These teams joined seeded giants like T1, Bilibili Gaming, AG.AL, and Gen.G in the eight-team playoffs.
AG.AL’s victory over T1 in the semifinals was another major storyline, ending the Korean titan’s run and denying them a repeat championship. T1 salvaged a third-place finish after beating G2.
As Gen.G lifts the EWC 2025 trophy, their sights now turn toward even greater goals, with the Club Championship within reach. With every game broadcasted and archived, fans can relive every moment of the action-packed tournament on YouTube.
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