Recent LCK Road to MSI results have positioned Hanwha Life Esports and T1 as the primary Korean representatives, with HLE claiming the top seed after a 3-1 victory over T1 in their decisive June matchup. Bilibili Gaming enters as the leading LPL contender following dominant Split 2 playoff results and strong prior international showings, including a First Stand title. The high allocation to Other reflects the competitive depth across regions and the absence of a single dominant side like past LCK powers, while G2 and lower-seeded teams face steeper paths through play-ins. Tournament play begins June 28 in Daejeon with a double-elimination format favoring teams with recent momentum and versatile drafting.