The kicked off 2026 Mid‑Season Invitational in Daejeon on Saturday.
In the first match, South Korea’s T1 took on North America’s Team Liquid.
T1 claimed a 2‑0 win, taking Game 1 with a clear team battle.
Daejeon is being marketed as an e‑sports hub after hosting the event.
Organisers said viewership already exceeds previous years and the new arena delivered seamless broadcast.
Early results are establishing new tournament records, highlighting the competition’s increasing renown.