T1 defeats KT Rolster to win League of Legends Worlds 2025

T1 Clinches Three-Peat at League of Legends Worlds 2025

T1 secured an impressive third consecutive League of Legends World Championship title by narrowly defeating LCK rival KT Rolster 3-2 in the 2025 Grand Final.

Telecom War Rivalry Deepens

This victory not only marks T1's three-peat but also strengthens their dominance in the long-standing Telecom War, a 13-year esports rivalry between South Korea's leading telecom giants, SK Telecom and KT Corporation.

T1 has a commanding record in the Telecom War with 53 wins out of 70 League of Legends matches against KT Rolster.

Season Overview and Unexpected Finalists

Despite entering Worlds 2025 as the two lowest seeds from the LCK, both T1 and KT Rolster surpassed expectations to reach the Grand Final. Their surprising runs brought fresh excitement to the tournament.

KT Rolster’s Path to the Final

"Neither team was necessarily favoured to lift the Summoner’s Cup this year, yet both veterans defied the odds."

Legacy and Impact

T1 continues to build its international legacy in League of Legends esports, while KT Rolster remains a formidable challenger in this historic rivalry.

Author's summary: T1's third consecutive Worlds win cements its leadership in the Telecom War, overcoming low expectations to defeat rival KT Rolster in a thrilling 2025 final.

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Esports Insider Esports Insider — 2025-11-09

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