Chengdu, China – The kings of Summoner’s Rift have done it again. T1 captured an unprecedented third straight League of Legends World Championship, etching their name deeper into esports history with a thrilling 3–2 victory over KT Rolster at the 2025 Worlds Grand Final inside Chengdu Dong’an Sports Park.
This win marks T1’s sixth overall Worlds title a feat no other organization has ever achieved since the tournament’s inception in 2011. The South Korean powerhouse, already synonymous with competitive excellence, now stands alone as the first team to complete the elusive “three-peat,” lifting trophies in 2023, 2024, and now 2025.
The Living Legend: Faker’s Sixth Crown
At the center of T1’s dynasty is one name that transcends the game itself Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok. Now 29, Faker claimed his sixth personal Worlds title, further cementing his status as the greatest League of Legends player of all time. Since debuting in 2013 at just 17, Faker’s story has evolved from prodigy to immortal legend. Twelve years later, his dominance remains unmatched.
To fans and analysts alike, Faker isn’t just the best mid-laner he’s the Messi or Jordan of esports. His in-game name has become shorthand for greatness, his composure under pressure a standard others aspire to. His Game 4 performance against KT was vintage Faker: landing crucial skillshots, dismantling enemy carries, and rallying his team back from the brink.
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The Telecom Derby: A Rivalry for the Ages
The 2025 final brought the storied “Telecom Derby” back into the spotlight. On one side stood SK Telecom’s T1, the reigning champions; on the other, KT Rolster, making their first-ever Worlds final. What followed was a five-game rollercoaster that showcased the very best of Korean League of Legends.
KT struck early, taking the first game with sharp rotations and objective control. T1 retaliated with back-to-back wins, adapting mid-series as they always do. When KT fought back in Game 3 to lead 2–1, the series seemed destined for an upset. But T1, led by Faker and Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyung, stormed back with a near-flawless Game 4, forcing a decider. In the final map, T1 took early control and never looked back, closing out the series in 37 minutes to claim their crown.
Gumayusi MVP. Source: instagram.com/ilovemysupp
Dominance Reaffirmed: Korea’s Esports Empire
T1’s journey wasn’t without challenges. Entering Worlds as the fourth seed, they had to battle through the play-ins defeating China’s Invictus Gaming (IG) 3–1 to reach the main stage. From there, they dismantled Anyone’s Legend in the quarterfinals and Top Esports in the semifinals, displaying the cold precision that has come to define the T1 brand.
For KT Rolster, this run was nothing short of remarkable. Their undefeated Swiss Stage, a sweep of CFO, and an upset over Gen.G in the semifinals marked their best-ever international performance. Mid-laner Kwak “Bdd” Bo-sung delivered a breakout tournament, proving he can hang with the very best.
The Legacy Continues
With this victory, South Korea extended its reign over the global LoL scene, winning a fourth consecutive Worlds trophy following DRX in 2022 and T1’s titles in 2023, 2024, and 2025. For Chinese fans, the drought continues no LPL team has reached the final since 2021 despite hosting the event once again.
T1’s three-peat doesn’t just rewrite League of Legends history it reinforces South Korea’s unshakable status as the heart of competitive esports. As the confetti settled in Chengdu, one thing was clear: the Faker era isn’t over it’s evolving.