The League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP) has officially made history, with CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO) becoming the first-ever champions of the brand-new league. The Taiwanese squad lifted the trophy this past weekend in Da Nang, Vietnam, after a flawless run that capped off a season of dominance.
Victory Dance ft. CFO Driver pic.twitter.com/rYdknyXJTN
— LCP (@lolpacificen) September 21, 2025
CFO sweep the Finals
The grand final at the Tien Son Sport Center saw CFO face off against Team Secret Whales (TSW), who had stunned PSG Talon with a massive upset in the lower bracket final. But there would be no miracle run this time. CFO swept the series 3-0, showcasing their trademark coordination and teamfighting that has made them the region’s standout squad.
Despite TSW managing to keep things competitive in the early skirmishes, CFO’s superior macro play and decisive fights meant they never dropped a game. The win marks another perfect split for the team, who went undefeated across the entire season.
HongQ shines as Finals MVP
Once again, mid laner HongQ proved to be CFO’s star. The young talent earned the Finals MVP title, continuing his rise as one of the region’s brightest prospects.
“I’m really glad we were able to win 3-0 and become champions,” HongQ said after the victory. “I feel all my teammates played very well. There were a lot of fans in the stadium today, and that made the atmosphere very lively.”
With this result, CFO have now secured their spot at Worlds 2025 in China. Having already appeared at both First Stand and MSI earlier in the year, they’ve become the first-ever team to qualify for all three international tournaments under the new three-split format.
A milestone event for the LCP
The finals weren’t just about the matches. The LCP turned the weekend into a festival, featuring game booths, showmatches, and sponsor activations from the likes of Mastercard, Taiwan Tourism Administration Vietnam, Sony Vietnam, Suntory Pepsico Vietnam Beverage, and Wink Hotels.
“Congratulations to CFO on becoming champions, it was well deserved,” said Piotr Pilich, Head of Product, Esports, LCP. “All three teams delivered a spectacular finale to our debut season, and we couldn’t ask for a better show. A big thank you to all the fans who turned up to support, I’m sure the teams felt your energy and fed off it. Now, we look ahead to Worlds, and I’m confident our representatives will make us proud and finish the year strong.”
Viewership numbers peaked at 272,263 during TSW’s upset win over PSG, with the grand final reaching a high of 257,076 viewers according to Esports Charts. While slightly lower than last split’s peak of 483,444, much of that dip is attributed to the absence of fan favourites GAM Esports.
What’s next: Worlds 2025
With CFO crowned as the first LCP champions, all eyes now turn to the League of Legends World Championship in October. CFO, PSG Talon, and Team Secret Whales will represent the Pacific region as they face the world’s best from the LPL, LCK, LEC, and LTA.
The action begins on 14 October with the play-in stage, where T1 and the LPL’s fourth seed will be among the opening challengers. As the Pacific’s kings, CFO will look to carry their undefeated momentum to the biggest stage of them all.