Unlike the annual MSI, the Mid-Season Cup 2020 (LCK vs LPL) is primarily a friendly tournament, with many viewers seeing it as a strength-testing ground for teams ahead of the race for the World Championship 2020 in the summer season. However, it remains a clash between two major regions in the world, both boasting League of Legends superstars. So let’s recap the most anticipated aspects of this season:
The Clash Between T1 and Funplus Phoenix
After the group draw, many are excited for the thrilling matchup between the legendary team T1 and the reigning champion Funplus Phoenix. Additionally, the 1v1 showdown between Faker and Doinb is something fans of both sides have been looking forward to for a long time.
Top Esports with the Duo of Knight and Jackeylove
After winning the World Championship with Invictus Gaming, Jackeylove is regarded as the brightest star in the next generation of the Chinese region, which is why Chinese fans have high hopes for this young talent. In the mid lane, Knight is also one of the standout individuals in the LPL tournament with his strong team-carrying capability. This duo previously astonished the entire LPL with a 2v5 wipe against their opponents in the recent LPL finals.
After Doinb, the matchup between Faker and Knight, as well as Teddy and Jackeylove, is something to look forward to. LPL fans have high hopes for these two boys under 20 years old, wishing for them to gain valuable experience when competing against a strong region like the LCK.
Recreating the Legendary Zed vs Zed Matchup Between Faker and Ryu
Just as viewers expect from a friendly tournament, for the teams that make it to the knockout stage (best of 5), the first game of each match will feature the Blind Pick format. This greatly increases the entertainment value, and viewers can hope to see the legendary matchup of Zed vs Zed from years past between Faker and Ryu.