LCK Cup 2025 Group Stage Results and Play In Preview
- Dplus KIA dominates the Group Stage with a flawless 5-0 record, securing a direct playoff spot alongside T1 and Gen.G.
- T1’s academy ADC, Smash, proves to be a game-changer, leading them to a crucial win over Gen.G in the Fearless Draft format.
- Play In matchups set as Nongshim RedForce, OKSavingsBank BRION, DRX, and DN FREENCS fight for three coveted playoff spots.
Already in this LCK 2025 Spring Split, many exciting matches and plot twists have taken center stage. Now that the group stage is finally over, the stakes are higher with the promise of more action packed matches during the Play In and Playoff stages. The overwhelming run of Dplus KIA, as well as T1’s revival with their new ADC Smash, are two storylines that are shaking up expectations for the rest of the season. Let’s look at the top moments thus far and what comes ahead. The League of Legends competitive scene is full of excitement and esports odds for you to take a look at!

LCK Cup 2025 Group Stage Recap: Dominance and Breakthroughs
🏆 2025 #LCK CUP Group Battle Final Standings 🏆
Here are the final results from 3 weeks of Group Battle play!
📌 2025 LCK CUP Play-Ins
➡️ Teams 1-3 of Group Elder advance to P.O.
📈 Teams 4-5 of Group Elder & 1-4 of Group Baron face off in P.I.
📅 Friday-Sunday, Feb. 7-9th pic.twitter.com/8WGSrRnX1J— LCK (@LCK) February 2, 2025
Dplus KIA topped the Group Stage with a flawless 5-0 record. Their great coordination and strategy propelled them to the top of the standings for a direct playoff berth. Besides qualifying for the playoffs, T1 also made headlines by defeating Gen.G, a club that troubled them so much last season. Smashing the full roster of Making Academy ADC turned out pretty well. His array of champions showed a lot of variety for the team, which significantly helped T1 in the Fearless Draft style.
Gen.G. became one of the most promising teams in this league because they only lost against T1 and finished strong enough to get into the playoffs. Additionally, Hanwha Life Esports gave a strong performance throughout the group stage. Conversely, teams like OKSavingsBank BRION and Nongshim RedForce had a difficult time in the group stage but made it to the Play In stage.
Play In and Playoff Matches: The Battle for Supremacy
.@DplusKIA hold off the king slayers in game 3!
Group Baron 9️⃣-1️⃣5️⃣ Group Elder pic.twitter.com/oAJzfdRKt9
— LCK (@LCK) February 1, 2025
Four teams, Nongshim RedForce, OKSavingsBank BRION, DRX, and DN FREENCS, competed for three playoff positions during the Play In stage. As these teams fight for survival, viewers can anticipate intense matches with extremely high stakes. It will be interesting to watch DRX, who are known for their unorthodox tactics. While DN FREENCS aims to surprise everyone and qualify for the playoffs.
Dplus KIA, T1, and Gen.G eagerly await their playoff opponents as the Play n goes on. With the recent comeback, eyes are back on T1. But it seems like Dplus KIA will be the favorite here since they have not dropped a single game in the group stage so far. Smash adds more diversity to the lineup, and this team looks bound for a great postseason run. As the reigning champions, Gen.G can’t be underestimated and will be thirsty to defend the title.
The road to the championship is filled with uncertainty and excitement. As teams gear up for the next phase, one thing is certain. The LCK 2025 Spring Split will continue to deliver unforgettable moments. Keep an eye on all of our content as we’ll be covering all the Lol action has to offer. Don’t forget to bet on your favorite teams at BetUS Sportsbook & Casino, as we have a plethora of LoL odds for you to enjoy!