T1 sweep away G2 Esports at Mid-Season Invitational

Field Level Media|published: Fri 17th May, 10:22 2024

The loading screen for League of Legends is seen projected on the wall behind the competitors. The loading screen comes up while waiting for the game to start, allowing players to view each characters basic information before the battle. Jan. 24, 2020

T1 swept G2 Esports on Friday and advanced to the lower-bracket final of the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational 2024 in Chengdu, China.

T1 will face Bilibili Gaming on Saturday, with the winner advancing to Sunday's best-of-five grand final against Gen.G Esports.

T1 defeated G2 Esports in 27 minutes on blue before back-to-back wins on red in 34 and 35 minutes.

G2 Esports finished in fourth place and earned $25,000.

The $250,000 tournament began on May 1 with 12 teams competing for a $50,000 grand prize and qualification into the 2024 World Championship.

Mid-Season Invitational prize pool:

1st: $50,000 and Worlds qualification -- TBD

2nd: $37,500 -- TBD

3rd: $30,000 -- TBD

4th: $25,000 -- G2 Esports

5th-6th: $20,000 -- Team Liquid, Top Esports

7th-8th: $15,000 -- Fnatic, PSG Talon