The kicked off 2026 Mid‑Season Invitational in Daejeon on Saturday.
In the opening encounter, South Korea’s T1 met North America’s Team Liquid.
T1 notched a 2‑0 win, taking Game 1 with a conclusive skirmish.
Daejeon is being promoted as an digital sports hub after hosting the event.
Organisers said viewership already exceeds previous years and the new arena delivered smooth production.
Early results are establishing new tournament records, highlighting the competition’s increasing renown.