LoL Worlds 2025 Grand Finals: T1 vs KT

The Telecom Wars End at the LoL Worlds 2025 Grand Finals: T1 vs. KT

Fate clearly has a favorite team for the League of Legends World Championship, and their name is T1.

What we just witnessed in the Worlds semifinals was not just a victory; it was a legendary statement. The reigning double champions executed a flawless sweep against the LPL’s final hope, Top Esports (TES), in the shortest best-of-five series of the entire tournament. This isn't just about qualifying; it's about boosting an already legendary career, particularly that of Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, to stratospheric new heights.

With this commanding 3-0 win, T1 has secured a spot in the Grand Final for the fourth consecutive year, marking their eighth Worlds final appearance in ten attempts. Now, the conversation isn't about if they are the greatest team, but how high this potential sixth championship will rank them in esports history.

The Unstoppable Force: T1’s Worlds Playoff

T1’s journey this year, like many before it, has been a study in contrast. They navigated the earlier Swiss Stage with visible struggles, causing many to question their form. Yet, when the lights shine brightest and the pressure is on to rank among the world’s elite, this team simply finds a new gear. They transform.

This phenomenon was on full display against Top Esports. The famous statement, “T1 does not lose to the LPL,” has never rung truer. By eliminating TES, T1 extended an absolutely mind-blowing, 13-year-long undefeated streak against Chinese teams in Worlds best-of-five series. It’s a statistic that speaks volumes about their mental fortitude and their innate ability to boost their performance on the international stage.

The series against TES was swift and clinical.

• Game 1: T1 slowly choked out the LPL third seed with superior macro and map awareness, suffocating TES without allowing a moment of breathing room.
• Game 2: The South Koreans showcased mechanical dominance, utilizing relentless crowd control to crumble TES in every key teamfight.
• Game 3: While TES tried to fight fire with fire, picking aggressive champions like Qiyana, Aurora, and Draven, T1’s execution proved too clean. The attempt to boost their early-game aggression ultimately fell flat.

The matches were a testament to the seamless coordination T1 achieves when it truly matters. While TES’s toplaner, Bai “369” Jiahao, offered brief glimpses of brilliance on K’Sante and Ambessa, the main protagonists were firmly on the other side of the Rift.

The genius of T1 lies not just in their star power, but in how they are constantly set up for success. While Faker’s timeless play and Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong’s damage output consistently shine, Ryu “Keria” Min-seok’s support play deserves special mention. His mastery of comfort picks like Rakan, Renata Glasc, and Neeko provides the perfect boost for his carries, enabling them to farm, fight, and ultimately, win.

This kind of flawless execution is exactly what separates a good LoL team from a historic one.

The Telecom Wars End: All-Korean Grand Final

The dominance over TES was merely the dramatic precursor to the main event: a truly historic Grand Final.

For the fourth time ever, the League of Legends Worlds final will feature two teams from the LCK: the fourth seed, T1, and the third seed, KT Rolster. However, this is more than just an all-Korean final; it is the legendary "Telecom Wars."

This iconic rivalry dates back to the origins of the two organizations, KT and SKT (the precursor to T1), both giants of South Korea’s telecommunications industry. Their clashes have produced some of the most spectacular, unpredictable, and high-stakes series in LoL history.

On paper, T1 is the favorite, backed by their incredible winning streak and experience on the biggest stage. But a Worlds final has a funny way of defying all logic. The pressure to secure the highest rank and the sheer weight of a championship title can unlock unexpected potential, as we saw in the 2022 final when T1 faced DRX in a five-game epic.

This final is a true battle for the soul of the LCK and a chance for the victor to decisively boost their legacy above their oldest rival. Tune in on Sunday, November 9, to witness a Grand Final that promises to be the most legendary Telecom Wars in League of Legends history.

 

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