T1 wins again, Faker gets his 6th trophy.

After a tense best-of-five series against fellow Japanese team KT, T1 once again proved to be the more resilient organization. Faker broke his own record by winning the trophy three times in a row.

Faker extended his winning streak at the age of 29 with his sixth trophy.

On the afternoon of November 9th, the 2025 League of Legends World Championship finals officially took place between T1 and KT. The two Korean teams eliminated their compatriots and host nation China from the tournament. Before the match began, T1 was considered the favorite. Besides being the reigning champions, Faker and his teammates faced a relatively weak opponent in KT, who had often shown poor form in previous encounters.

However, the match unfolded in an unexpectedly exciting way. KT wasn't the "easy" opponent they usually are. Four out of five games saw a better start from the third-seeded Korean team. They carefully prepared their bot lane duo to gain an early advantage, pressure the jungle, and secure first blood. In games 2 and 3, these advantages translated into item power, leading to their victories.

T1 started with a comeback in the first game. Despite being behind in gold, the reigning world champions gained an advantage through their superior teamfight coordination. With just one 5v5 play, Faker helped his team equalize, secure buffs, and dominate their opponents. However, this performance didn't last in the next two games. T1 was pushed into a corner by KT, and losing another set meant overall defeat.

T1 has won the world championship for the third consecutive year. Photo: Lol Esports.

Here, the "king's" composure once again shone through. Not only Faker, but the remaining members of the 4th seed from South Korea maintained their composure, gradually accumulating an advantage and bringing the BO5 series back to a balanced state. The final game brought fans to the highest level of suspense as both teams had to reveal their trump cards because their preferred champions had all been "removed." According to the new League of Legends rules , neither team can reuse a pick that has already appeared.

In the decisive moment, KT placed their full trust in mid laner BDD with Smolder. T1 responded with a duo that neutralized T1's main carries, Camile and Galio. The game was a back-and-forth affair as the reigning world champions consistently secured kills in the top lane.

However, BDD continued to steadily increase his power with his champion. Unfortunately, one person cannot carry the team. PerfecT and Deokdam from KT contributed nothing. Smolder alone had to face a series of champions that charged in.

Ultimately, T1 won 3:2 and retained their world championship title for the third consecutive year. In a season marked by personnel changes and inconsistent performance, this trophy brought immense joy to the T1 fans.

With this recent title, Faker has once again widened the gap with his rivals in terms of individual titles. He now boasts 6 championships and 2 runner-up finishes. His three close associates, Oner, Gumayusi, and Keria, are also ranked just behind the Demon King with 3 trophies each. Meanwhile, Doran is experiencing his first victory in this tournament.

The championship brought T1 $1 million in prize money. KT, despite their defeat, received $800,000. However, this amount is only a small fraction of the profit. Global fame and lucrative contracts await the world champions.

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