First Stand Winners – Full List of teams who won MSI

Wondering who won First Stand 2026? Or maybe you’re just trying to remember all the First Stand winners from its creation? Then you’re in the right place. Here’s a full rundown of all the First Stand winners, with a quick summary of each year so you can catch up on what you missed.

TL:DR

• The first winner of First Stand was the Korean team Hanwha Life Esports in 2025.
• The most recent First Stand winner is the Chinese team BiliBili Gaming, who beat G2 Esports in the grand final.
• No Western team has ever won First Stand.

All First Stand Winners from 2025 to now

Journey of the First Stand Winners

2025 – Hanwha Life Esports’ strong start to the season

After taking down Gen.G in the close five-game series in the LCK Cup, HLE lived up to the expectations at First Stand, dominating the competition. In the first edition, the Korean team went undefeated in the group stage and only lost three games throughout the tournament.

First Stand 2025 took headlines for both Top Esports’ and Team Liquid’s (TL) downfall: the Chinese team showed up in poor form in the group stage and was dismantled by HLE in the elimination bracket. TL, on the other hand, finished dead last.

2026 – The rise of BiliBili Gaming

The script for First Stand 2026 was similar to the previous one, although this time around, it was the LPL’s turn for greatness. BiliBili Gaming was one of the favorites to win the tournament, but the odds went up immensely after G2 took down Gen.G in an unexpected, dominating fashion in the semifinals.

After facing BLG in the group stage, where G2 got demolished, the Western team had a better showing in the final, but it wasn’t enough to take down the Chinese giants. After two long years where the Chinese league failed to win international events, BLG brought one back to the region.

First Stand Winners FAQ

Who won First Stand 2026?

BiliBili Gaming are the winners of First Stand 2026, having beaten G2 Esports in the final.

How many times has BLG won First Stand?

BLG has won one time so far, the latest edition in 2026.

Which region has the most MSI wins?

Both the LCK and LPL are tied with one win each.

What is First Stand in LoL?

First Stand is the newest international tournament added to the League of Legends esports calendar. Featuring the top teams from each region, it gives a first glimpse of regional powers and rewards the strongest teams in the first three months of the season.