Meet the Finalists of the 2025 League of Legends World Championship: T1 vs KT Rolster

The grand final of the 2025 League of Legends World Championship is just around the corner, and the stage is set for one of the most legendary rivalries in esports: T1 vs KT Rolster. Both Korean teams arrive with very different stories, but share the same goal — to lift the Summoner’s Cup in Chengdu, China.

T1: The Legacy That Never Stops

Region: LCK (South Korea)
Star Player: Faker
Worlds Appearances: 8
World Titles: 3 (2013, 2015, 2016)

Road to the Final:

• Swiss Stage: T1 advanced with a solid 3-1 record, defeating G2, Team Liquid, and LNG.
• Quarterfinals: Swept Anyone’s Legend 3-0, the surprise Chinese team that had eliminated JDG.
• Semifinals: In a clash of titans, T1 beat Bilibili Gaming 3-1, showcasing flawless synergy and an MVP-level Faker.

Key Strengths:

• Mastery of macro play and vision control.
• Flexible drafts with surprise picks like Ahri for Faker and K’Sante for Zeus.
• Deep experience in high-pressure scenarios.

KT Rolster: The Rise of a Sleeping Giant

Region: LCK (South Korea)
Star Player: Bdd
Worlds Appearances: 6
World Titles: 0 (Best result: Semifinals in 2018)

Road to the Final:

• Swiss Stage: Qualified with a tight 3-2 record, defeating Fnatic, PSG Talon, and G2.
• Quarterfinals: Pulled off a shocking 3-2 win over Top Esports, with an epic comeback in game five.
• Semifinals: Took down MSI 2025 champion Gen.G 3-2 in a series hailed as one of the best of the tournament.

Key Strengths:

• Aggressive early game, with Peanut dominating the jungle.
• Bdd as the strategic engine in mid lane.
• Excellent objective control and teamfight execution.

The Grand Final: A Renewed Telecom War

This final not only crowns the world champion, but also reignites one of the most iconic rivalries in LCK history: the “Telecom War.” T1 and KT Rolster face off for the first time in a Worlds final, and the world will be watching.

Date: November 9, 2025

Location: Chengdu, China