T1 vs. KT Rolster Prediction on November 9, 2025

Match info

Worlds 2025 reached the last step as T1 and KT Rolster meet in the grand final of the 15th edition of League of Legends’ premier global tournament, bringing together the world’s best teams from every major region under the new three-split structure introduced this year.

This particular Bo5 final is especially notable because it features two teams from the same region — both T1 and KT Rolster represent the Korean league (the LCK) — emphasizing the region’s dominance this year. Furthermore, the matchup revives a classic Korean telecommunications rivalry — T1 (historically backed by SK Telecom) vs KT Rolster (backed by KT Corporation) — sometimes referred to as the “Telecom War”.

For T1, this is their fourth consecutive Worlds final appearance, underscoring their sustained elite status. For KT Rolster, this is a major moment: their first World Championship final appearance.

In short, globally, this final represents the climax of a year of international competition; regionally, it declares who among the Korean powerhouses will claim the ultimate title; historically, it pits two storied organizations in a rich rivalry.

The grand final is scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025, and is set to begin at 3 p.m. CST (15:00 China Standard Time, local time). The venue for the final is the Dong’an Lake Sports Park Multifunctional Gymnasium, located in Chengdu, China. This is significant in that it marks one of the first Worlds finals held in an indoor arena in China under the new format.

Online sportsbooks with esport betting favor T1 with their odds.

Meeting statistics

Current form and play-style: T1

The reigning world champions entered 2025 carrying heavy expectations, and their path has had both turbulence and redemption. In the Swiss stage, they stuttered — suffering unexpected losses (for example, loss to CTBC Flying Oyster) and finding themselves in a 1–2 bracket at one point. However, once the knockout stage hit, T1 found form. Their quarterfinal and semifinal showings were dominant — most recently sweeping Top Esports 3-0 to secure their spot in the final.

Stylistically, T1 lean on their hallmark macro control, objective discipline, and flexible draft approach. Veteran mid-laner Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok remains a pivotal figure, capable of carrying and orchestrating team fights. Their bottom-lane and jungle synergy (“Oner”/”Keria”/”Gumayusi”) has matured into a reliable backbone. Recent commentary notes their nearly flawless series execution and surprise picks (e.g., “Gumayusi’s” Kai’Sa in a key match) showing depth in the champion pool.

In sum, T1 are battle-hardened, experienced at the highest level, and while they may have dipped early in the tournament, they have hit top gear at the right time.

Current form and play-style: KT Rolster

In contrast, KT Rolster have been less consistent throughout the year, but their momentum building into Worlds is clear. Analysts describe them as a “dark horse” in 2025 — less burdened by expectation, perhaps more dangerous for it.

During the Swiss stage, they posted strong results and carried that into the knockouts — notably defeating Gen.G 3-1 in the semifinals to reach this final. Their play-style is somewhat more aggressive and momentum-driven than T1’s measured approach. KT have shown a willingness to seize early leads, punish overextensions, and snowball fights through coordinated skirmishes. While perhaps not as consistently dominant in macro as T1 in past years, this version of KT appear refined, focused, and hungry. In many previews, they are tagged as the underdog with momentum.

To conclude: KT Rolster may not carry the legacy T1 do, but they bring momentum, adaptability, and a dangerous unpredictability into a final.

Head-to-head

Because T1 and KT Rolster have existed across multiple roster eras and formats (Bo1, Bo3, Bo5; LCK regular seasons, playoffs, and international events), the exact head-to-head count is expressed in two ways:

Series record (who won the match): Total series played 78 (T1 lead 54–24).

Individual game record (total maps played): 285 individual games (T1 lead 165–120).

Given the long history of both organizations, including their rivalry stemming from the earlier era of Korean eSports, the psychological layer is significant: T1 bring legacy, KT bring the desire to upset.

Match analytics

This is one of those matchups where narrative pressure and historical gravity matter just as much as draft or lane form. Both teams arrive in Chengdu with momentum, but they don’t arrive with the same level of experience on a world finals stage. If KT can break the rhythm early, they can steal games — especially Game 1 or Game 3 swing games. But to win three games in a controlled best-of-5 against a fully-activated T1 is extremely difficult.

Tip: Correct Map Score, 3:1 at 3.25 odds on Pin-Up.bet.