LoL Worlds 2025 Grand Final Preview: T1 vs KT Rolster – The Ultimate Telecom War

The 2025 League of Legends World Championship Grand Final features an epic showdown between two Korean titans, T1 and KT Rolster. This highly anticipated Best-of-Five (Bo5) match takes place on Sunday, November 9, at the Dong’an Lake Sports Park Multifunctional Gymnasium in Chengdu, China.

This all-Korean finale is historic, marking the third time in Worlds history that teams from the same region compete for the Summoner’s Cup. However, it is the first "Telecom War" between SK Telecom-backed T1 and KT Rolster.

About T1’s Journey

Four-time defending finalists, T1 aim to secure their third consecutive world title and sixth overall. As the LCK’s 4th seed, T1 began their Worlds campaign in the Play-In Stage, defeating Invictus Gaming 3-1 to advance to the Swiss Stage.

In the Swiss format, T1 finished with a 3-2 record, facing several elimination matches. Their playoff run included a thrilling 3-2 upset against China's Anyone’s Legend in the quarterfinals and a commanding 3-0 victory over Top Esports in the semifinals—the shortest Bo5 of the playoffs.

KT Rolster’s Remarkable Run

KT Rolster, the LCK’s 3rd seed, made their first ever Grand Final appearance after an impressive performance in the Swiss stage. Entering as Pool 2, KT went undefeated with a 3-0 record, losing only a single game across their three series.

Prize and Stakes

With a $5 million prize pool at stake, including $1 million for the champions, the final promises an intense battle and spectacular gameplay.

"T1 seek a third straight world title and sixth overall, while KT chase their maiden Summoner’s Cup in their first ever Grand Final appearance."

Author’s summary: The 2025 Worlds final is a landmark Korean clash between veteran T1 and rising KT Rolster, promising fierce competition and historic stakes in Chengdu.

EsportsBets — 2025-11-04