Mid-Season Invitational 2021

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[e][h]Mid-Season Invitational 2021
League Information
Series:
Organizer:
Type:
Offline
Location:
Iceland Reykjavík
Format:
Round-Robin & Single-Elimination
Prize Pool:
$250,000 USD
Start Date:
2021-05-06
End Date:
2021-05-23
Teams:
11
Version:
Liquipedia Tier:
Links
Chronology

The Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) features the winners from 12 individual Riot leagues spring splits competing in the 6th annual tournament. In this year, it is headed to Reykjavík - the capital of Iceland.[1] The games will be played at the Laugardalshöll indoor sporting arena, where the historic “Match of the Century” 1972 World Chess Championship was held.

Format[edit]

  • Group Stage - May 6th - 11th, 2021
    • Eleven teams are split into one group of three and two groups of four teams
    • Group A will play in a Quadruple Round-Robin format
    • Group B & C will play in a Double Round-Robin format
    • Top two teams per group advance to the next stage
    • Bottom two teams are eliminated
    • All matches are Bo1
    • The groups draw was announced on March 31st, 2021[2]
Note: Due to national travel restrictions related to COVID-19, the qualifying team from Vietnam GAM Esports GAM Esports will unfortunately not be able to participate.[3] Despite having to continue with one less team, the format of the tournament will not change. VCS was slated to start in Group A along with the teams from the LPL (China), LCL (CIS), and LCO (Oceania). This group begins the tournament with the remaining 3 teams and the top 2 will advance to the next stage of the competition as originally planned. Groups B and C will remain unaffected.
  • Rumble Stage - May 14th - 18th, 2021
    • Six remaining teams play in another Double Round-Robin format
    • Top four teams advance to Knockout Stage
    • Bottom two teams are eliminated
    • All matches are Bo1
  • Knockout Stage - May 21st - 23rd, 2021
    • The first place team of Rumble Stage will choose to face either the third or fourth place team
    • Single-Elimination bracket
    • All matches are Bo5
  • Patch Information
    • Viego Viego and Gwen Gwen are disabled for this tournament due to the "New Champions and VGUs must be enabled for playoffs in all four of the top regions in order to be playable at the next international tournament." policy.[4]

Broadcast Talent[edit]

  • English Broadcast
  • Asian Broadcast
  • Show All
  • Desk Host:
    • Belgium Sjokz (Eefje Depoortere)
  • Interviewers:
    • France Bulii (Laure Valée)
    • United States Dash (James Patterson)
  • Color Caster and Analysts:
    • Canada Azael (Isaac Cummings Bentley)
    • United Kingdom Caedrel (Marc Robert Lamont)
    • Netherlands Chronicler (Maurits Jan Meeusen)
    • United States Ender (Christy Frierson)
    • United States Kobe (Sam Hartman-Kenzler)
    • United States Lyric (Jordan Corby)
    • Canada Raz (Barento Mohammed)
    • United Kingdom Vedius (Andrew Day)
    • United States Wolf (Wolf Schröder)
  • Korean Analysts:

Prize Pool[edit]

$250,000 USD are spread among the participants as seen below:

Participating Teams[edit]

Cloud9
Top
DNP
Canada Darshan
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachSpain Mithy
Assistant CoachSouth Korea Reignover
Strategic CoachNorway Veigar v2
Strategic CoachUnited States Max Waldo
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopAustralia Fudge
JunglerUnited States Blaber
MiddleCroatia Perkz
BotDenmark Zven
SupportCanada Vulcan
SubstitutesStaff
DAMWON Gaming
Top
DNP
South Korea Chasy
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachSouth Korea kkOma
Assistant CoachSouth Korea PoohManDu
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopSouth Korea Khan
JunglerSouth Korea Canyon
MiddleSouth Korea ShowMaker
BotSouth Korea Ghost
SupportSouth Korea BeryL
SubstitutesStaff
DetonatioN FocusMe
Middle
DNP
Japan Ceros
Main RosterStaff
8th - 9th Mid-Season_Invitational/2019 (2019)
Head CoachSouth Korea Yang
Main RosterSubstitutes
8th - 9th Mid-Season_Invitational/2019 (2019)
TopJapan Evi
JunglerSouth Korea Steal
MiddleSouth Korea Aria
BotJapan Yutapon
SupportJapan Kazu
SubstitutesStaff
8th - 9th Mid-Season_Invitational/2019 (2019)
Infinity Esports
Bot
DNP
Chile Kz
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachBrazil Von
Assistant CoachEl Salvador Snok
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopUruguay Buggax
JunglerPeru SolidSnake
MiddleChile cody
BotArgentina WhiteLotus
SupportArgentina Ackerman
SubstitutesStaff
MAD Lions
Support
DNP
Belgium Kaas
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachUnited Kingdom Mac
Assistant CoachBelgium Kaas
Assistant CoachDenmark Pad
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopTurkey Armut
JunglerSpain Elyoya
MiddleCzechia Humanoid
BotCzechia Carzzy
SupportGermany Kaiser
SubstitutesStaff
Pentanet.GG
Support
DNP
Australia DSN
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachAustralia UDYSOF
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopAustralia BioPanther
JunglerAustralia Pabu
MiddleAustralia Chazz
BotAustralia Praedyth
SupportNew Zealand Decoy
SubstitutesStaff
PSG Talon2
Top
DNP
Hong Kong Kartis
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachSouth Korea Helper
Assistant CoachSouth Korea Winged
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopTaiwan Hanabi
JunglerSouth Korea River
MiddleTaiwan Maple
BotTaiwan Doggo
SupportHong Kong Kaiwing
SubstitutesStaff
Royal Never Give Up
TopChina Xiaobai
Support
DNP
China Lele
Main RosterStaff
1st Mid-Season_Invitational/2018 (2018)
Head CoachTaiwan Poppy
Main RosterSubstitutes
1st Mid-Season_Invitational/2018 (2018)
TopChina Xiaohu
JunglerChina Wei
MiddleChina Cryin
BotChina GALA
SupportChina Ming
SubstitutesStaff
1st Mid-Season_Invitational/2018 (2018)
Unicorns Of Love
Bot
DNP
France Frappii
Main RosterStaff
Head CoachGermany Sheepy
Assistant CoachRussia Invi
Main RosterSubstitutes
TopRussia BOSS
JunglerRussia AHaHaCiK
MiddleRussia Nomanz
BotRussia Lodik
SupportRussia SaNTaS
SubstitutesStaff
1 April 20th - Due to national travel restrictions related to COVID-19, the qualifying team from Vietnam GAM Esports GAM Esports will unfortunately not be able to participate.[3]
2 April 25th - Hong Kong Unified cannot attend due to a personal health issue, Taiwan Doggo is loaned from Beyond GamingBeyond Gaming for stand-in.[5]

Results[edit]

Group Stage[edit]

Group A
1.Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up Royal Never Give Up8-0
2.Pentanet.GGPentanet.GG Pentanet.GG2-6
3.Unicorns Of LoveUnicorns Of Love Unicorns Of Love2-6


Group B
1.MAD LionsMAD Lions MAD Lions5-1
2.PSG TalonPSG Talon PSG Talon4-2
3.paiN GamingpaiN Gaming paiN Gaming2-4
4.İstanbul Wildcatsİstanbul Wildcats İstanbul Wildcats1-5


Group C
1.DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming DAMWON Gaming5-1
2.Cloud9Cloud9 Cloud94-2
3.DetonatioN FocusMeDetonatioN FocusMe DetonatioN FocusMe2-4
4.Infinity EsportsInfinity Esports Infinity Esports1-5


 Click here for more information about the Group Stage matches.

Rumble Stage[edit]

Rumble Stage
Day 5
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
1.MAD LionsMAD Lions MAD Lions2-0
1.Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up Royal Never Give Up2-0
3.DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming DAMWON Gaming1-1
4.PSG TalonPSG Talon PSG Talon1-1
5.Cloud9Cloud9 Cloud90-2
5.Pentanet.GGPentanet.GG Pentanet.GG0-2
1.Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up Royal Never Give Up4-0
2.DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming DAMWON Gaming▲13-1
2.MAD LionsMAD Lions MAD Lions▼13-1
4.PSG TalonPSG Talon PSG Talon2-2
5.Cloud9Cloud9 Cloud90-4
5.Pentanet.GGPentanet.GG Pentanet.GG0-4
1.Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up Royal Never Give Up5-1
2.DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming DAMWON Gaming5-1
3.PSG TalonPSG Talon PSG Talon▲14-2
4.MAD LionsMAD Lions MAD Lions▼23-3
5.Cloud9Cloud9 Cloud91-5
6.Pentanet.GGPentanet.GG Pentanet.GG▼10-6
1.DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming DAMWON Gaming▲17-1
2.Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up Royal Never Give Up▼16-2
3.MAD LionsMAD Lions MAD Lions▲14-4
3.PSG TalonPSG Talon PSG Talon4-4
5.Cloud9Cloud9 Cloud92-6
6.Pentanet.GGPentanet.GG Pentanet.GG1-7
1.DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming DAMWON Gaming8-2
2.Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up Royal Never Give Up7-3
3.PSG TalonPSG Talon PSG Talon6-4
4.MAD LionsMAD Lions MAD Lions▼15-5
5.Cloud9Cloud9 Cloud93-7
6.Pentanet.GGPentanet.GG Pentanet.GG1-9


Show AggregateShow Individual
Cloud9Cloud90-1
May 16		0-1
May 14		1-0
May 16		0-1
May 15		1-0
May 17		0-2
0-1, 0-1		1-1
0-1, 1-0		1-1
1-0, 0-1		0-2
0-1, 0-1		1-1
1-0, 0-1
DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming1-0
May 15		1-0
May 16		1-0
May 18		1-0
May 17		0-1
May 14		2-0
1-0, 1-0		2-0
1-0, 1-0		2-0
1-0, 1-0		2-0
1-0, 1-0		0-2
0-1, 0-1
MAD LionsMAD Lions0-1
May 18		0-1
May 17		1-0
May 14		1-0
May 15		0-1
May 15		1-1
0-1, 1-0		0-2
0-1, 0-1		2-0
1-0, 1-0		1-1
1-0, 0-1		1-1
0-1, 1-0
Pentanet.GGPentanet.GG1-0
May 17		0-1
May 15		0-1
May 17		0-1
May 18		0-1
May 15		1-1
1-0, 0-1		0-2
0-1, 0-1		0-2
0-1, 0-1		0-2
0-1, 0-1		0-2
0-1, 0-1
PSG TalonPSG Talon1-0
May 18		0-1
May 14		1-0
May 16		1-0
May 14		0-1
May 17		2-0
1-0, 1-0		0-2
0-1, 0-1		1-1
1-0, 0-1		2-0
1-0, 1-0		1-1
0-1, 1-0
Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up1-0
May 14		1-0
May 18		0-1
May 18		1-0
May 16		0-1
May 16		1-1
1-0, 0-1		2-0
1-0, 1-0		1-1
0-1, 1-0		2-0
1-0, 1-0		1-1
0-1, 1-0
Cloud9Cloud9DAMWON GamingDAMWON GamingMAD LionsMAD LionsPentanet.GGPentanet.GGPSG TalonPSG TalonRoyal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up

 Click here for detailed results of the Rumble Stage matches

Knockout Stage[edit]

Semifinals
Semifinals
Semis
SF
Grand Final
Grand Final
Final
GF
DAMWON GamingDAMWON GamingDK
3
MAD LionsMAD LionsMAD
2
DAMWON GamingDAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming
3
2
MAD LionsMAD LionsMAD Lions
May 22, 2021 - 13:00 GMT
Match Page
Ornn
Rumble
Yone
Varus
Tahm Kench
25:48
Rell
Kai'Sa
Zoe
Udyr
Jayce
Gnar
Udyr
Viktor
Kai'Sa
Nautilus
31:47
Braum
Xayah
Sylas
Volibear
Lee Sin
Gnar
Rumble
Jayce
Varus
Nautilus
34:42
Leona
Kai'Sa
Orianna
Udyr
Wukong
Lee Sin
Rumble
Sylas
Tristana
Rell
22:26
Leona
Kai'Sa
Viktor
Udyr
Gnar
Jayce
Rumble
Zoe
Tristana
Alistar
23:40
Leona
Kai'Sa
Sylas
Udyr
Gnar
MVP of the 2nd game was Carzzy.
https://redd.it/nin0o0
Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give UpRNG
3
PSG TalonPSG TalonPSG
1
Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up
3
1
PSG TalonPSG TalonPSG Talon
May 21, 2021 - 13:00 GMT
Match Page
Lee Sin
Morgana
Orianna
Tristana
Braum
46:55
Leona
Kai'Sa
Azir
Udyr
Gnar
Gnar
Morgana
Viktor
Kai'Sa
Braum
29:11
Nautilus
Tristana
Sylas
Udyr
Nocturne
Lee Sin
Morgana
Orianna
Kai'Sa
Braum
22:55
Nautilus
Tristana
Viktor
Udyr
Aatrox
Gnar
Morgana
Orianna
Kai'Sa
Nautilus
35:57
Rell
Tristana
Sylas
Udyr
Gangplank
MVP of the 2nd game was Doggo.
https://redd.it/nhwqml
DAMWON GamingDAMWON GamingDK
2
Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give UpRNG
3
DAMWON GamingDAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming
2
3
Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up
May 23, 2021 - 13:00 GMT
Match Page
Sion
Morgana
Akali
Tristana
Leona
39:10
Nautilus
Kai'Sa
Lucian
Udyr
Gragas
Lee Sin
Morgana
Xerath
Tristana
Leona
29:35
Rell
Kai'Sa
Orianna
Udyr
Jayce
Nocturne
Morgana
Syndra
Jinx
Thresh
34:18
Leona
Kai'Sa
Ryze
Udyr
Gnar
Aatrox
Nidalee
Renekton
Tristana
Rell
29:27
Leona
Kai'Sa
Ryze
Udyr
Gragas
Aatrox
Rumble
Jayce
Varus
Tahm Kench
27:17
Leona
Kai'Sa
Nocturne
Udyr
Gragas
MVP of the 2nd game was Khan.
https://redd.it/njcfp0


Additional Data[edit]

Streams[edit]

LanguageEnglish SpeakingChinaSouth KoreaRussiaTurkeyBrazilSpanish SpeakingChileMexicoJapanTaiwanThailandVietnamFranceGermanyItalySpainPoland
Streams



















Statistics[edit]

PicksBlue SideRed SideBansPicks & Bans
Champion∑WLWR%T∑WLWR∑WLWR∑%T∑%TPlayed ByPlayed WithPlayed Vs.
1Kai'Sa Kai'Sa66372956.06%81.48%2014670.00%46232350.00%78.64%7390.12%
Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up16 (12-4)DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming12 (9-3)MAD LionsMAD Lions10 (6-4)PSG TalonPSG Talon7 (4-3)Unicorns Of LoveUnicorns Of Love5 (1-4)
Nautilus 29 (15-14)Udyr 24 (13-11)Gnar 23 (10-13)Leona 20 (14-6)Morgana 14 (10-4)
Tristana 31 (16-15)Rumble 21 (15-6)Udyr 20 (11-9)Lee Sin 15 (6-9)Xayah 13 (8-5)
2Udyr Udyr50262452.00%61.73%2617965.38%2491537.50%2733.33%7795.06%
Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up9 (7-2)PSG TalonPSG Talon8 (4-4)DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming7 (4-3)MAD LionsMAD Lions7 (3-4)Cloud9Cloud95 (2-3)
Kai'Sa 24 (13-11)Tristana 14 (5-9)Viktor 14 (4-10)Gnar 13 (6-7)Leona 12 (6-6)
Kai'Sa 20 (9-11)Morgana 19 (7-12)Rumble 17 (10-7)Nautilus 15 (10-5)Lee Sin 15 (6-9)
3Nautilus Nautilus45222348.89%55.56%1510566.67%30121840.00%2024.69%6580.25%
Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up10 (9-1)DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming10 (6-4)MAD LionsMAD Lions6 (3-3)Pentanet.GGPentanet.GG5 (1-4)PSG TalonPSG Talon4 (2-2)
Kai'Sa 29 (15-14)Udyr 11 (7-4)Gnar 11 (5-6)Rumble 11 (5-6)Morgana 10 (5-5)
Leona 16 (8-8)Tristana 15 (9-6)Udyr 15 (5-10)Gnar 11 (7-4)Kai'Sa 11 (4-7)
4Gnar Gnar41192246.34%50.62%23111247.83%1881044.44%2632.10%6782.72%
Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up10 (7-3)DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming6 (4-2)MAD LionsMAD Lions5 (2-3)PSG TalonPSG Talon5 (1-4)Pentanet.GGPentanet.GG5 (1-4)
Kai'Sa 23 (10-13)Udyr 13 (6-7)Nautilus 11 (5-6)Leona 10 (5-5)Rumble 9 (5-4)
Kai'Sa 13 (6-7)Udyr 12 (5-7)Tristana 12 (4-8)Nautilus 11 (4-7)Lee Sin 11 (3-8)
5Rumble Rumble37181948.65%45.68%25121348.00%126650.00%2429.63%6175.31%
DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming8 (5-3)MAD LionsMAD Lions7 (4-3)PSG TalonPSG Talon6 (4-2)Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up6 (4-2)Pentanet.GGPentanet.GG4 (0-4)
Nautilus 11 (5-6)Kai'Sa 9 (6-3)Gnar 9 (5-4)Jayce 9 (2-7)Leona 8 (5-3)
Kai'Sa 21 (6-15)Udyr 17 (7-10)Leona 12 (5-7)Morgana 11 (6-5)Nautilus 10 (3-7)
81 games played46W - 35L (56.79%)35W - 46L (43.21%)
Click here for complete statistics table

Pentakills[edit]

Date Stage Team Vs. Champion Player KDA VOD
2021-05-23 Knockout Stage DAMWON GamingDAMWON Gaming Royal Never Give UpRoyal Never Give Up Tristana Bottom South Korea Ghost 10/1/4 VOD

Country Representation[edit]

#Country / RegionRepresentationPlayers
1South Korea South Korea9 / 56 (16%)Aria, BeryL, Canyon, Ghost, Khan, Luci, River, ShowMaker, Steal
2China China6 / 56 (11%)Cryin, GALA, Ming, Wei, Xiaobai, Xiaohu
2Turkey Turkey6 / 56 (11%)Armut, Farfetch, Ferret, HolyPhoenix, Serin, StarScreen
4Australia Australia5 / 56 (9%)BioPanther, Chazz, Fudge, Pabu, Praedyth
4Russia Russia5 / 56 (9%)AHaHaCiK, BOSS, Lodik, Nomanz, SaNTaS
6Brazil Brazil4 / 56 (7%)brTT, CarioK, Robo, Tinowns
7Japan Japan3 / 56 (5%)Evi, Kazu, Yutapon
7Taiwan Taiwan3 / 56 (5%)Doggo, Hanabi, Maple
9Argentina Argentina2 / 56 (4%)Ackerman, WhiteLotus
9Czechia Czechia2 / 56 (4%)Carzzy, Humanoid
11Canada Canada1 / 56 (2%)Vulcan
11Chile Chile1 / 56 (2%)cody
11Croatia Croatia1 / 56 (2%)Perkz
11Denmark Denmark1 / 56 (2%)Zven
11Germany Germany1 / 56 (2%)Kaiser
11Hong Kong Hong Kong1 / 56 (2%)Kaiwing
11New Zealand New Zealand1 / 56 (2%)Decoy
11Peru Peru1 / 56 (2%)SolidSnake
11Spain Spain1 / 56 (2%)Elyoya
11United States United States1 / 56 (2%)Blaber
11Uruguay Uruguay1 / 56 (2%)Buggax

Additional content[edit]

Announcements[edit]

Official Song[edit]

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More Additional Content[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ LoLEsports Staff (2021-03-01). "MSI 2021 is Heading to Reykjavik, Iceland" (in English SpeakingEnglish). Riot Games.
  2. ↑ Lol Esports Staff (2021-03-30). "MSI 2021: Group Draw and Prize Updates" (in English Speaking English). Riot Games.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tom Martell, Director of Operations (2021-04-20). "MSI 2021: Teams Update" (in English SpeakingEnglish). Riot Games.
  4. ↑ Summoner's Rift Team (2020-08-19). "/dev: Balancing for Pro Play" (in English SpeakingEnglish). Riot Games.
  5. ↑ PSG Talon (2021-04-25). "Update regarding our roster heading into MSI" (in English Speaking English). Twitter.com.


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