On 23 February 2025, Hanwha Life Esports of the LCK, CTBC Flying Oyster of the LCP, and Team Liquid of the LTA, all qualified on the same day after winning their respective splits.
Notably, this snaps G2 Esports' streak of qualifying for six consecutive international tournaments, dating back to the 2022 Mid-Season Invitational.
Seoul was chosen to host the tournament's inaugural edition on 1 November 2024 during the media day for the 2024 League of Legends World Championship Final at The O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom.
The winner of the Final is crowned FST champion and gives their region's two representatives automatic advancement or byes to the 2025 Mid-Season Invitational's Bracket Stage.
The tournament's official slogan, Yours For the Taking, was unveiled on 9 January 2025 alongside a format explainer video on YouTube.