DPlus KIA Secures Huge League of Legends EWC Win in Paris
DPlus KIA has achieved a historic victory, winning the Esports World Cup title in League of Legends after sweeping Karmine Corp in the grand final in Paris. The triumph marks a remarkable upset, as the team entered the tournament as underdogs following a relatively low finish in the LCK (Korean league) regular season, giving them little precedent for success at such a prestigious international competition.
The path to victory saw DPlus KIA defeat several top-tier opponents, including Bilibili, Gen.G, and the home favorites Karmine Corp in the final. Each victory brought the team closer to claiming the massive first-place prize and the coveted Esports World Cup trophy. The grand final sweep over Karmine Corp demonstrated the team’s dominance during this crucial stage of competition.
This championship represents significant history for the DPlus KIA organization—it is their first international title since 2020 and their first major victory under the DPlus KIA branding, following what appears to have been a recent rebranding. The achievement is particularly impressive given the team’s status as outsiders heading into the tournament, demonstrating their ability to compete at the highest level despite limited pre-tournament expectations.
The Esports World Cup victory marks a turning point for the organization, establishing DPlus KIA as a competitive force on the international League of Legends stage. With the trophy now secured and the first-place prize claimed, the team has solidified their place among the elite competitors in the esports landscape.