Esports Teams Karmine Corp and MVK Win Initial Matches at League of Legends World Championship

Karmine Corp and MVK Esports secured victories in the opening matches of the League of Legends World Championship play-in event in Los Angeles. Karmine Corp defeated Cloud9 3-2, while MVK Esports swept FURIA 3-0. These initial wins mark the start of the double-elimination phase, with only one team from this stage advancing to the main tournament. The event has already garnered substantial viewership, with one match approaching 1 million peak viewers.