With their victory in the 2025 League of Legends World Championship, T1 has once again cemented their place in esport history. T1 completes a three-peat of consecutive victories and wins their sixth World Championship title after a fierce 3-2 victory over KT Rolster in the Grand Final.
The Path to Fame
T1’s run wasn’t perfect. They had a great start to the tournament, but they faltered in the Swiss Stage, losing to Gen.G. and CTBC Flying Oyster. Their difficult beginning pushed them into a thrilling knockout stage bracket, where they defeated lower seeds and made crucial plays when it counted most.
They were pushed to the limit by KT Rolster in the final, momentum changed multiple times, but T1’s poise in the pivotal Game 5 guaranteed them the top spot in the world.
Implications for T1
T1’s reputation as the most powerful organization in League of Legends world championship history is cemented by the victory. Their record-breaking three consecutive world titles demonstrate their resilience under duress, and their sixth title enhances their standing. While teammates Moon Hyeon-jun (Oner), Lee Min-hyeong (Gumayusi), and Ryu Min-seok (Keria) earn their third Worlds ring, veteran star Lee Sang-hyeok (Faker) now has six. Choi Hyeon-jun (Doran), a recent arrival to the top league, gets his first.
What Happens Next
Now that their era is well established, T1’s attention will turn to keeping up with changing metas and emerging challengers. The rest of the world will be keeping a close eye on it. Will new competitors eventually overthrow T1 or can they continue to dominate into the upcoming season?
