Who Won League of Legends Worlds 2025?
League of Legends World Championship is the annual global tournament for League of Legends, organized by Riot Games. It brings together the best teams from regional leagues around the world to compete for the title of world champion, the trophy known as the Summoner's Cup, and a multi-million-dollar prize pool.
The tournament takes place every year, usually between September and November. In this article, we'll explore who won the world championship in 2025, the tournament's biggest moments, which champions are expected to receive championship skins, and the key statistics from one of the most-watched esports events of the year.
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Who Won Worlds 2025?
T1 won the 2025 League of Legends World Championship after defeating KT Rolster 3-2 in the grand finals on November 9, 2025. The match took place at the Dong'an Lake Sports Park Multifunctional Gymnasium in Chengdu, China, and lasted approximately five hours across all five games.
This victory marked T1's sixth World Championship title, the most in League of Legends esports history. More significantly, T1 became the first team ever to win three consecutive world championships, claiming the Summoner's Cup in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The team, founded in 2013, previously won titles in 2013, 2015, and 2016 before their recent three-year dominance.
The finals featured two South Korean teams competing in what's known as the Telecom War, a rivalry between organizations representing major telecommunications companies SK Telecom (T1) and KT Corporation. Despite KT Rolster entering the finals undefeated throughout the knockout stage, T1 rallied from a 1-2 deficit to win the final two games and secure the championship.
T1 received $1 million from the tournament's $5 million base prize pool, while KT Rolster earned $800,000 for their second-place finish. Lee "Gumayusi" Min-hyung was named Finals MVP after his exceptional performance throughout the series. The grand finals peaked at 6.7 million concurrent viewers, making it one of the most-watched esports events of the year.
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T1's Champion Picks for Worlds 2025 Skins
Following their victory, T1 players will work with Riot Games to create championship skins for their chosen champions. As the Finals MVP, Gumayusi will receive two skins, including a Prestige edition, while each of his teammates gets one skin. Most players have already revealed their preferences through fan polls and interviews, though some choices remain tentative.
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Doran | Top |
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Oner | Jungle |
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Faker | Mid |
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Gumayusi | ADC |
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Keria | Support |
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Doran confirmed his selection of Ambessa after polling fans on Instagram, with the champion winning overwhelmingly. Gumayusi revealed he wants Yunara to have a cute design while making Miss Fortune more charismatic for the Prestige skin. Faker ran multiple polls between Galio and Mel, with mixed results, leaving his final choice unclear.
Oner is leaning toward Xin Zhao or Pantheon, while Keria's fans voted strongly for Neeko with 80% support. The T1 Worlds 2025 skins are expected to release around August or September 2026.
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Final Words
T1's victory at Worlds 2025 secured their place in League of Legends history as the first team to win three consecutive championships. Their 3-2 comeback against KT Rolster demonstrated the resilience and skill that have defined their dynasty. With championship skins in development and Faker claiming his sixth world title, T1's 2025 triumph reinforces their status as the most dominant organization in competitive League of Legends.
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