T1 has emerged as the final LCK squad to secure a spot in the League of Legends World Championship 2025.
The South Korean esports establishment confirmed its presence at the culminating event of the season by achieving a 3-1 triumph against Dplus KIA during the LCK 2025 Season Playoffs.
Following their descent into the elimination bracket after a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Hanwha Life Esports, a victory against Dplus KIA was imperative to sustain the qualification aspirations of the reigning world champions.
After Dplus KIA initiated the best-of-five series with a victory, T1’s jungler, Mun ‘Oner‘ Hyeon-jun, displayed exceptional performance in the second game, achieving a pentakill while simultaneously evening the series.
Oner’s pentakill signified the initial phase of the downfall for Dplus KIA, as T1 sustained the momentum gained in the second game by continuing to excel, with the jungler maintaining dominance on Pantheon and Sylas, thereby securing the subsequent two games and a 3-1 series victory.
As a consequence of their triumph over Dplus KIA in the lower bracket, T1 has solidified its participation in Worlds 2025 and now possesses the opportunity to secure their third consecutive world championship title.
What Lies Ahead for T1?
Having secured a position in the lower bracket semi-final of the LCK playoffs, T1 joins the ranks as the fourth and ultimate team from the league to guarantee their presence at Worlds.
For T1’s mid-laner, Lee ‘Faker‘ Sang-hyeok, this victory signifies the player’s tenth appearance at the world championship, presenting him with an opportunity to clinch his sixth title.
T1 is set to compete against Gen.G in the lower bracket, as both teams strive to secure a more advantageous seeding at Worlds 2025. The team that faces defeat in this match will be required to navigate the play-in stage as the LCK’s fourth seed.
For enthusiasts eager to discover the identities of other teams that have successfully qualified for Worlds, be sure to consult Esports Insider’s comprehensive article, accessible here, which provides coverage of all participating teams.
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