World champion T1 made history by becoming the first team ever to achieve a “three-peat” — three consecutive victories — at the League of Legends World Championship (Worlds). The photo shows the T1 League of Legends roster celebrating their third straight title. From left: Head coach Kim Jeong-gyun, top laner “Doran” Choi Hyun-jun, jungler “Oner” Moon Hyun-jun, mid laner “Faker” Lee Sang-hyeok, bot laner “Gumayusi” Lee Min-hyeong, and support “Keria” Ryu Min-seok. (Photo courtesy of Riot Games)
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean powerhouse T1 captured its third consecutive League of Legends World Championship title Saturday, defeating domestic rival KT Rolster 3–2 in a tense five-set final in Chengdu, China.
The victory marked T1’s sixth world title overall — extending its own record for the most championships in League of Legends history — and the first-ever “three-peat” in the tournament’s 14-year run.
Founded in 2012 as SK Telecom T1, the team has long been synonymous with Korea’s dominance in global esports. After its first world title in 2013, T1 went on to win back-to-back championships in 2015 and 2016, before reclaiming its throne in 2023 and defending it again in 2024 and 2025.
This year’s path to victory was particularly challenging. Entering the tournament as Korea’s fourth seed after a disappointing domestic season, T1 fought through elimination rounds and survived two early losses in the Swiss stage.
The team then swept through top Chinese opponents — maintaining its unbeaten record against China’s LPL teams in best-of-five series — before edging out KT in the first-ever “telecom derby” World Championship final.
T1’s Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok celebrates after winning the 2025 League of Legends World Championship. (Photo courtesy of Riot Games)
At the heart of T1’s dynasty stands Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, widely regarded as the greatest player in League of Legends history. Since his debut in 2013, Faker has stayed with T1 for 12 years, earning six world titles, two Mid-Season Invitational trophies, and ten domestic LCK championships — all unprecedented records.
Now 29, Faker recently signed a four-year extension with T1, committing to the team through 2029. “Faker’s career is a testament to dedication, loyalty, and the evolution of esports,” said a team official.
With this victory, T1 has not only cemented its place as the most successful League of Legends team in history but also reaffirmed South Korea’s enduring leadership in the global esports arena.
The scene from the 2025 League of Legends World Championship Grand Final. (Photo courtesy of Riot Games)
Kevin Lee (kevinlee@koreabizwire.com)
