In the opening match of LCP 2025, Vietnamese champion GAM Esports, despite losing game 2, took advantage of SoftBank HAWKS Gaming (SHG)'s mistake to win the final 2-1.

Entering the match, SHG won 1v1 and chose the Blue team in the first game. SHG also chose a very lethal squad with the sniper duo Corki - Jhin. Meanwhile, GAM with two rookies Aress and Artemis also chose a two-gunner squad with Kindred - Caitlyn. In the early stages, GAM had a better lane and quickly created a difference of 2,000 money. 

LCP Season Kickoff 2025: GAM Esports struggled to defeat SoftBank HAWKS Gaming

After that, GAM started to "snowball" and increased the gap to 5,000 coins. At this point, the VCS champion had complete control of the match, continuously winning fights. At minute 27, GAM won Baron and gained 3 more kills, officially creating a difference of 10,000 money. Just 3 minutes later, SHG attacked the Dragon Cave and stole the goal, but Levi shined, helping GAM create a clean sweep and win, taking a 1-0 lead. 

In game 2, SHG still chose the blue team and chose a strong fighting formation with Sejuani - Yone, while GAM chose the main trio Jax - Renekton - Jinx. In this game, SHG played completely proactively with extremely strong fighting ability and quickly overwhelmed GAM in terms of kills. 

However, GAM still tried very hard to close the gap, especially after winning the fight at Atakhan cave in the 21st minute. Just 5 minutes later, SHG attacked Baron, GAM wanted to stop but SHG defeated 3 people, at the same time. The Japanese representative won the buff. The difference between the two teams was too big, GAM could only hold out until the 34th minute when SHG ended the game, equalizing the score 1-1.

In game 3, GAM was given the option of the blue team to choose a strong odd-picking lineup with Xin Zhao - Aurora, while SHG prioritized fighting by choosing Ornn and Sylas. GAM quickly gained an advantage by defeating Evi twice in the top lane. Although SHG narrowed the gap before the end of the road phase, in the mid-phase, GAM quickly regained control of the game. 

After that, the Vietnamese representative continuously fought and won, increasing the gap to 9,000 coins in the 23rd minute. Just 2 minutes later, GAM easily won Baron before entering the SHG main house and winning the final 2- 1.