On November 9, 2025, at the Dong’an Lake Sports Park Multifunctional Gymnasium in Chengdu, China, T1 defeated KT Rolster 3-2 in a nail-biting final to claim the 2025 League of Legends World Championship (Worlds) title. With this victory, T1 became the first team in history to achieve a threepeat—three consecutive Worlds wins—since 2023.
Led by the iconic Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok), known as a living legend of the game, T1‘s triumph marks a monumental milestone not only for the team but for the entire esports world.
The final match against longtime rivals KT Rolster delivered high-intensity action. KT took early control in Game 1, but T1 reversed the momentum mid-game thanks to Faker’s masterful teamfight setup. KT struck back by winning Games 2 and 3 with Bdd (Kwak Bo-seong) spearheading aggressive plays, putting T1 on the edge. But T1 remained unfazed.
In Game 4, Keria (Ryu Min-seok) delivered flawless initiations, and Oner (Moon Hyeon-jun) showcased superior dragon control to equalize the score.
In the decisive Game 5, T1 drafted a Camille-Pantheon-Galio composition that delivered strategic stability. Building on top-lane dominance, they took a massive mid-game teamfight win, secured Baron, and widened their gold lead by over 10,000. At 36 minutes, T1 aced KT, sealing the series 3-2.
With this win, T1 and Faker have now claimed the Worlds title six times—in 2013, 2015, 2016, 2023, 2024, and 2025—an achievement unmatched in the history of professional League of Legends. Faker also fulfilled his dream of a threepeat, a goal he fell short of in 2017, proving once again why he’s widely regarded as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT).
T1’s three-year reign is more than just a record; it is a landmark moment in the evolution of esports. Through years of adaptation, restructuring, and relentless competition, T1 remained centered—and at its heart, Faker stood tall for over 12 years on the global stage.
This victory doesn’t mark the end of an era; rather, it signals the dawn of a new one.
Sources: Insight
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