T1 Achieves Historic Three-Peat at 2025 League of Legends World Championship
T1 secured the 2025 League of Legends World Championship, marking its third consecutive Worlds title—a milestone never before seen in the tournament's history. In a thrilling five-hour battle against KT Rolster, who reached the Worlds final for the first time, the teams were tied 2-2 before T1 claimed victory in the decisive fifth game.
Unprecedented Legacy
Since the championship began in 2011, no team had ever won three titles in a row. After winning in 2013, T1 captured additional titles in 2015 and 2016. After a brief pause, the team returned to dominance with back-to-back wins in 2023 and 2024, culminating in the historic three-peat in 2025.
Looking Forward to 2026
The 2026 League of Legends World Championship will be hosted in the United States, taking place across two cities. Texas will host the play-in and Swiss stages, as well as the quarterfinals and semifinals, while the grand finals will be held in New York City.
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"No team had ever secured three straight wins since the competition’s inception in 2011."
Author's summary: T1's unprecedented three-peat victory defines League of Legends history, while controversies and market shifts highlight ongoing social and economic developments in South Korea.