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Bilibili Gaming (BLG) have claimed the 2025 LPL Summer Championship, defeating rivals Top Esports (TES) in a nail-biting five-game showdown in Shenzhen on September 21. The win locks BLG in as the LPL’s top seed for Worlds 2025, completing a remarkable comeback split for the organisation.

A clash worthy of the finals

With both sides already carrying high stakes, the series opened with TES striking first. They capitalised on Elk’s early mistakes, building momentum around the Ocean Soul to take game one. BLG, however, responded by subbing in Zhao “Shad0w” Zhi-Qiang in the jungle. The move instantly paid off. Supported by Bin’s incredible 1v2 play in the top lane, BLG stormed back to level the series with a dominant 27-minute win.

Game three saw TES lean on their strong top-side draft of Renekton and Zed. They combined this with Cassiopeia and Corki to secure match point after a Baron-powered push down mid. Facing elimination, BLG went all-in on an aggressive Caitlyn-Elise bot lane in game four. Their gamble paid off, dismantling TES with a brutal 32–7 scoreline against JackeyLove’s Draven, forcing the series to Silver Scrapes.

In the decider, BLG pulled ahead during a chaotic eight-man skirmish in mid. Despite TES fighting tooth and nail to stay even, Knight’s Akali flank tore through TES’ carries. With superior teamfighting and a 5k gold lead, BLG closed it out to claim their first championship of the year.

BLG’s comeback story

This title marks a dramatic turnaround for BLG, who had struggled at both the Mid-Season Invitational and the Esports World Cup earlier in the year. The arrival of Shad0w has been key, with BLG frequently rotating between him and Beichuan depending on the draft. That flexibility has turned the team from shaky to championship-ready in just one split.

While doubts remain over the LPL’s strength compared to other regions heading into Worlds, BLG’s resurgence suggests they could repeat their deep run from 2024.

Worlds seeding locked in

With BLG securing the LPL’s #1 seed, Anyone’s Legend (AL) are locked in as the second seed thanks to their accumulated championship points. AL have had a tougher split, but their direct path into the Worlds Swiss Stage is a much-needed relief.

For TES, the road gets harder. They now head into the LPL Regional Finals alongside Invictus Gaming, JD Gaming, and Weibo Gaming. Only the winner is guaranteed a spot at Worlds, while the runner-up must battle reigning world champions T1 in the play-in stage, a nightmare scenario for any team desperate to qualify.