Players and fans alike gathered at Madison Square Garden for the second semifinal match of the 2016 League of Legends World Championship. Although New York was unusually cold for this time of year, it was not enough to stifle the warm energy emanating from the event.

Will Samsung Galaxy with its impressive 8W-1L record bring forth yet another all-Korean finals? Or will H2K prove once and for all that EU has what it takes to close the gap?

Here are some photos encapsulating some of the heated vibes from the event.