What to Expect from the Worlds 2025 Grand Final: T1 vs KT Rolster Showdown

The biggest League of Legends tournament of the year is coming to an end. Out of the 17 strongest teams from around the world, only two remain - and they’ll soon face off for the title of World Champions 2025. This trophy is prestigious on its own, but in this anniversary year, it carries even greater meaning: every team dreams of etching its name into history. So, let’s dive into our overview of the Worlds 2025 Grand Final.

Worlds 2025 Grand Final Details

The Worlds 2025 Grand Final will take place on November 9 at 09:00 EET. The decisive Best-of-Five series will feature two representatives from the world’s strongest region - the LCK - as T1 face KT Rolster. As always, the match will be played using the familiar Fearless Draft format.

T1 Form And Worlds 2025 Way

Below is the complete player statistics for T1 at Worlds 2025.

Now let’s take a look back at how T1 made their way to the Worlds 2025 Grand Final. Their journey began with the only Play-In match - a Best-of-Five series against the LPL representatives, Invictus Gaming. This match would determine whether T1 advanced to the Swiss Stage or were eliminated from the tournament in 17th place. Many fans were worried, as T1 had struggled with form throughout the season. However, they managed to defeat iG 3-1 and move forward.

The Swiss Stage was far from easy for T1. All matches, except for elimination and qualification rounds, were played in a Best-of-One format. T1 started strong with a confident win over FlyQuest, but the next two games became a real challenge. They lost first to CTBC Flying Oyster, and then to Gen.G, dropping to a 1-2 record - meaning they now had to win two Best-of-Three series in a row to stay alive.

T1 successfully overcame the pressure, first defeating 100 Thieves 2-0, and then sweeping MKOI 2-0 to qualify for the Knockout Stage.

In the Knockout Stage, their first opponent was arguably the strongest LPL team at the event - Anyone’s Legend. The match was absolutely spectacular, drawing a record-breaking viewership for this year’s Worlds. And, of course, we can’t forget that in such a crucial moment, on Game 5, T1 drafted Dr. Mundo - a champion Oner admitted he didn’t even fully know how to play. A risky move, but one that paid off.

In the semifinals, T1 faced another LPL team - Top Esports - and completely dominated the series with a clean 3-0 sweep, securing their spot in the Worlds 2025 Grand Final.

KT Rolster Form And Worlds 2025 Way

Now let’s take a look at KT Rolster’s stats and break down their journey to the Grand Final.

KT Rolster have done an incredible job - a result no one could have predicted. It was believable that they might reach the Knockout Stage, as they seemed to get a favorable draw. Their first match was against MKOI, followed by Secret Whales, and then they faced TES in the decisive match for Knockout qualification. In the end, the team advanced through the Swiss Stage without a single loss.

For most analysts, that was expected to be KT’s ceiling. In the Quarterfinals, they were drawn against CFO - a matchup anticipated to be close and competitive. However, KT Rolster demonstrated outstanding preparation and defeated CFO 3-1. Their next challenge came in the Semifinals against a much tougher opponent - none other than Gen.G.

This year, Gen.G dominated nearly every tournament they entered, winning almost everything possible. Meanwhile, for KT, Worlds 2025 marked their first international appearance, mainly due to underwhelming regional results earlier in the year. Analysts and bookmakers alike heavily favored Gen.G to win. But what KT showed in that series was beyond words — they defeated Gen.G 3-1, with that single map being their first loss at Worlds 2025. As of now, KT Rolster hold an impressive 91% win rate.

What Expect for World 2025 Grand Final

Both teams came into this year’s tournament far from being considered favorites - many had written them off either during the Swiss Stage or at the start of the Knockout Stage. However, both squads have grown tremendously throughout the competition, with KT Rolster following a path very similar to DRX’s legendary run. No matter who wins this match, it will be a historic moment. Either KT Rolster will become champions by defeating the five-time titleholders T1 in the final, or T1 will claim their sixth trophy - and their third consecutive World Championship. This is a match you absolutely shouldn’t miss.

We’ve also prepared our T1 vs KT Rolster match prediction, where we break down both teams in detail — their strengths, weaknesses, and key win conditions. So, if you’re interested in LoL betting tips, make sure to check it out before the Grand Final.

Despite KT Rolster’s incredible success, I believe T1 will come out on top in the final. Once again, T1 have transformed during Worlds, and I don’t think they’ll stop now. At this point, every player has awakened and is showing their peak performance. So, in my humble opinion - T1 are the favorites to win this match.