The first day of MSI 2026 Play-Ins delivered the kind of numbers that make broadcast executives weep with joy. T1’s clash with Team Liquid on June 27-28 pulled in 1,390,926 peak concurrent viewers, making it the most-watched Play-Ins Day 1 match in MSI history.
But the real story for crypto markets wasn’t just the eyeballs. It was the money flowing through prediction platforms. Approximately $945K in bets were placed on the T1 vs. Team Liquid series through Polymarket alone.
T1 dominates while Faker makes history
The match itself wasn’t particularly close. T1 swept Team Liquid 3-0 in the best-of-five series, advancing through the winners’ bracket. The bigger headline within esports circles was Faker’s personal milestone. The legendary mid-laner became the first player in history to reach 100 career MSI wins.
The Sui-Team Liquid connection and crypto’s esports play
