T1 has made esports history by becoming the first team to win three consecutive League of Legends World Championships — a monumental achievement in the game's 14-year history. The South Korean powerhouse defeated KT Rolster 3–2 in an electrifying“telecom derby”final at the 2025 League of Legends World Championship held at Chengdu Dong’an Lake Sports Park on November 9, 2025.

⚔️ T1 vs KT Rolster: The Historic“Telecom Derby”Final

The final marked a symbolic clash between South Korea's two major telecommunications giants — SK Telecom's T1 and KT's Rolster — reviving a legendary rivalry that dates back to the StarCraft era.

T1 initially stumbled in Set 1 but rebounded with back-to-back mid-game victories. KT Rolster struck back in Set 2, earning its first-ever Worlds finals set win. When KT gained momentum in Set 3, it looked like an upset might be brewing — but T1's experience and resilience shone through.

In Set 4, Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok) and Gumayusi (Lee Min-hyung) led an incredible comeback, showcasing flawless mechanics and team synergy. By Set 5, T1 had seized full control, dominating objectives and destroying KT's nexus in 37 minutes to lift the Summoner's Cup once again.

🌟 Faker: The GOAT of League of Legends

At the heart of T1's dynasty is Lee“Faker”Sang-hyeok, now a six-time World Champion at just 29 years old. Since debuting in 2013 and winning his first title the same year, Faker has remained the face of competitive League of Legends — often dubbed“The Michael Jordan of Esports”or“The Messi of League.”

“I'm more satisfied with how fun today's game was than with the record itself,”Faker said post-match.“I want to thank KT for giving us such a great final.”

His consistent dominance across more than a decade cements his reputation as the greatest League of Legends player of all time (GOAT).

💥 Gumayusi Named Finals MVP

T1's 23-year-old AD Carry Gumayusi (Lee Min-hyung) earned the Finals MVP award for his clutch plays and calm under pressure.

“This year was tough. I wouldn't have made it without our fans,”he said. “Thank you to everyone — my teammates, friends, and family — for believing in us.”

🌍 T1's Road to the 2025 Worlds Championship

Despite entering as the 4th seed, T1 proved why they are the best in the world. They overcame China's Invictus Gaming (IG) in a crucial qualifier (3–1), then defeated Anyones Legend (AL) in the quarterfinals and Top Esports (TES) in the semifinals.

Each win demonstrated T1's hallmark — mental resilience, precise teamwork, and near-perfect macro play.

🔥 KT Rolster's Breakout Season

For KT Rolster, 2025 marked a year of milestones. It was their first-ever Worlds final appearance, capping an incredible season where they went undefeated in the Swiss Stage and took down Gen.G in the semifinals.

Mid-laner Bdd (Kwak Bo-sung) stood out for his sharp mechanics and leadership, delivering one of the best performances of his career. While KT fell just short of the title, their impressive run made them one of the strongest LCK contenders in recent history.

🏁 South Korea Extends Its Esports Reign

With T1's 2025 victory, South Korea has now held the Summoner's Cup for four consecutive years — DRX (2022), T1 (2023, 2024, 2025).

Meanwhile, China's LPL league has not reached the finals since 2021, marking a shift in global dominance back to the LCK.

T1's three-peat not only cements their name in esports history but also reaffirms South Korea's position as the undisputed “Kingdom of Esports.”

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