T1 makes history with first-ever World Championship three-peat

T1 Makes History with League of Legends World Championship Three-Peat

T1 secured the 2025 League of Legends World Championship title, achieving an unprecedented third consecutive Worlds victory. This milestone is the first of its kind in the tournament's history.

Intense Final Match Against KT Rolster

In a gripping five-hour battle, T1 faced KT Rolster, who reached the Worlds final for the first time. The teams were tied 2-2 before T1 clinched the championship in the decisive fifth game.

T1’s Championship Legacy

Future of the Championship

The 2026 League of Legends World Championship will be hosted in the United States. Texas will hold the play-ins, Swiss stage, quarterfinals, and semifinals. The grand final will take place in New York City.

Legal Controversy in Seongnam Land Corruption Case

Public debate has arisen over suspected government influence regarding the prosecution’s choice not to appeal a significant corruption case involving a housing development in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province.

Financial Update on Kosdaq and Kospi

The Kosdaq showed minimal growth, while the Kospi index increased by W1,000 trillion.

"In some intense five-hour showdown against KT Rolster, who made its debut appearance in a Worlds final, the two teams battled to a 2-2 tie before T1 ultimately seized the championship in the decisive fifth game."
"Controversy has erupted over alleged government interference in the prosecution’s decision not to appeal a high-profile corruption case involving a housing development project in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Pr."

Author's summary: T1’s historic third straight League of Legends World Championship win in 2025 set a new record, while the 2026 event will take place across Texas and New York City in the US.

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The Korea Herald The Korea Herald — 2025-11-09