T1 Defeats KT Rolster to Win League of Legends Worlds 2025 Championship
T1 has secured their historic three-peat victory by defeating LCK rivals KT Rolster in a thrilling 3-2 Grand Final at the League of Legends World Championship 2025. This T1 Worlds 2025 championship marks their sixth overall Worlds trophy and establishes them as the first team in LoL history to win three consecutive championships. The victory also extends T1’s dominance in the historic “Telecom War” rivalry against KT Rolster, which dates back 13 years across multiple esports titles between South Korea’s major telecommunications companies.
The Path to Championship Glory
Both T1 Worlds 2025 and KT Rolster entered the tournament as underdogs from the LCK’s lowest seeds, yet both mounted impressive miracle runs to reach the Grand Final. KT Rolster began with an undefeated Group Stage performance before defeating CTBC Flying Oyster and Gen.G Esports in the Knockout Stage. Meanwhile, T1 barely advanced from Groups with a 3-2 record but gained momentum with quarterfinal and semifinal victories over Anyone’s Legend and Top Esports.
The Grand Final showcased intense back-and-forth action across five games. KT Rolster initially took control with strong performances from bdd on Mel and Cuzz’s Mundo, but T1 fought back with crucial objective control and Faker’s signature Anivia play. The final game featured a devastating Galio/Camille ultimate combination that secured T1’s historic victory despite several tense moments that nearly allowed
KT Rolster to mount a comeback.
Historic Achievement and MVP Recognition
The T1 Worlds 2025 victory solidifies Faker’s legacy as he earns his sixth World Championship alongside his recent induction as the inaugural Hall of Legends member. ADC Gumayushi received the Worlds MVP award, presented by 2025 Hall of Legends inductee Uzi. In his emotional post-match interview, Gumayushi expressed: “This year was different because finally, I feel like I have proven myself to myself. And I can say for sure that I am the best AD Carry in the world.”
The championship concludes an extraordinary tournament that saw both Korean teams overcome challenging seasons to reach the pinnacle of League of Legends esports. T1’s three-peat achievement sets a new standard in competitive League of Legends, demonstrating sustained excellence in an increasingly competitive global landscape while maintaining their dominance over their historic rivals in the Telecom War rivalry.
