LoL Worlds 2025 Grand Final Preview: T1 vs KT Rolster – The Ultimate Telecom War
The 2025 League of Legends World Championship culminates in a historic showdown between T1 and KT Rolster on Sunday, November 9, at Dong’an Lake Sports Park Multifunctional Gymnasium in Chengdu, China.
A Historic All-Korean Clash
This best-of-five final marks the third all-Korean Worlds Grand Final ever but the first true “Telecom War” — a battle between SK Telecom-backed T1 and their long-time rivals, KT Rolster. With a total prize pool of $5 million and $1 million for the champions, the stakes could not be higher.
T1’s Gauntlet
As the LCK’s fourth seed, T1 entered Worlds through the Play-In Stage, where they overcame Invictus Gaming 3–1 to secure a spot in the Swiss Stage. They finished the Swiss at 3–2, surviving multiple elimination threats before advancing to the knockout phase.
In the bracket, T1 edged out Anyone’s Legend 3–2 in a thrilling quarterfinal and then dominated Top Esports 3–0 in the semifinals, clinching the shortest series of the playoffs. The four-time defending finalists now aim for a third consecutive and sixth overall world title.
KT Rolster’s Cinderella Run
KT Rolster, the LCK’s third seed, began their Worlds journey in Pool 2 of the Swiss Stage and delivered a commanding performance. They went undefeated at 3–0, losing only one game across all three series. Now, KT chase their first-ever Summoner’s Cup in their debut Grand Final appearance.
“In a clash that feels scripted for the ages, T1 and KT Rolster will battle for the Summoner’s Cup.”
The stage is set for an unforgettable finale — a defining chapter in the legacy of Korean League of Legends.
Author’s Summary: The 2025 Worlds Grand Final brings T1 and KT Rolster face-to-face in the first-ever Telecom War, a $5M showdown for esports supremacy in Chengdu.