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Mid-Season Invitational 2015
EDward Gaming won the inaugural Mid-Season Invitational, defeating SK Telecom T1 3–2 in the final. Six regional champions competed at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee from May 7 to 10, 2015.
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Host and dates
Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, Tallahassee, Florida, United States · May 7–10, 2015
Leaguepedia identifies the venue; Riot's retrospective confirms Tallahassee as the host city.[1][2]
Champion
EDward Gaming defeated SK Telecom T1 3–2 in the final.[2]
Combined prize pool
USD 200,000
Reported prize distribution totals USD 200,000.[2]
Games
Participant scale
6 regional champions
Five regional spring champions and the International Wildcard Invitational winner.[1][2]
CategoryPartnerCommercial note
Category
Organizer
Partner
Riot GamesCommercial note
Tournament organizer · Recorded in the 2015 edition.[2]
Category
Beverage
Partner
Coca-ColaCommercial note
Official tournament sponsor · Recorded in the 2015 edition.[2]
Overview
Riot introduced the Mid-Season Invitational in 2015 to bring regional champions together between the spring and summer splits. Six teams played a single round robin at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee; the top four advanced to a best-of-five knockout bracket. EDward Gaming beat SK Telecom T1 3–2 in the final, with the series decided in Game 5. Leaguepedia reports a combined prize pool of USD 200,000.[1][2]
Leaguepedia lists Coca-Cola as an event sponsor. Before MSI, Coca-Cola’s global head of gaming described planned fan activations at the tournament, including cheer boards and meet-the-pro opportunities.[2][4]
References4
- [1]Top Moments in MSI History — Riot Games / LoL Esports
- [2]MSI 2015 — Leaguepedia — Leaguepedia
- [3]Coke Exec Matt Wolf Discusses Opportunities In eSports — AlistDaily
- [4]Game On: Coca-Cola and Riot Games Team Up for ‘Ultimate’ Flavor and Experiences Celebrating Every Player’s Journey — The Coca-Cola Company
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