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.
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.
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.
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.
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.