But that doesn’t even touch on the players. This matchup would be the first time finalists versus the final boss of finals. They are looking to extend their dominance over all the other orgs. But for T1, it’s the exact opposite: they are the team that has won Worlds the most, with three titles to their name. Starting with the storylines - EDG are making their first ever trip to the semifinals in the organization’s history and are on an unprecedented run. T1 vs Edward Gaming brings together a mix of great storylines, great matchups and, as a result, it will bring in the greatest amount of viewership. Out of the four remaining matchups, this one is by far the best case scenario for a multitude of reasons. | Photo by Lance Skundrich for Riot Games Edward Gaming Team T1 poses at the League of Legends World Championship Quarterfinals Features Day on Octoin Reykjavik, Iceland. To answer that question, Upcomer assembled some of its League of Legends experts to rank which Worlds 2021 finals matchups would be the most hype. But while many have called for a particular matchup based on fandom, the strength of the players or even a bet, which combination would be the most exciting?
Only four teams remain at the 2021 League of Legends World Championship, and each of them bring compelling narratives to the table as potential finals contenders.