JDG won the first game of the playoffs by defeating BLG in two games.

On September 7th , in the first round of the 2025 playoffs, the powerful match between BLG and JDG attracted the attention of countless viewers. Both teams showed extremely high competitive form in the regular season, and in this crucial first match of the knockout stage, who would advance to the next round became the focus of fans.

BLG , with a faster early game pace, took control of the Little Dragon and briefly dominated thanks to a Rumble triple kill. However, JDG overtook the opponent with a 1-for-5 trade at the 12th minute, gradually seizing the initiative. They subsequently secured Ertahan and the Baron, stabilizing the mid-to-late game.

In the 27th minute, JDG traded three kills for zero thanks to a perfect teamfight between Jarvan IV and Galio. Ultimately, JDG ended the game with a single blow, with Xiaoxu 's Rumble earning MVP honors thanks to a crucial triple kill .

BLG took the lead in the second game with Kindred's first kill of Crocodile, but JDG quickly countered in the jungle, trading 0 for 2 and taking control of the dragon. In the mid-game, BLG used their Vanguard to push down the second tower, but Ryze and Yasuo pursued them, resulting in a 2 for 3 trade.

At 20 minutes, JDG traded 0 for 4 in a teamfight at Ertahan, completely seizing control of the game. They then won consecutive teamfights for the Dragon and Baron, extending their lead. At 27 minutes, JDG pushed through the bottom lane, trading 1 for 5, effectively clinching the second game.