T1 Get Historic KeSPA Cup 2025 Victory in Final

After winning the 2025 World Championship, T1 continued their dominant run. This time, they claimed the KeSPA Cup 2025. As a result, the team added another major trophy to their historic legacy.

(Source: Fanpage T1 League of Legends / T1 리그오브레전드)

Overview of KeSPA Cup 2025

KeSPA Cup 2025 is a major League of Legends tournament. It is organized every year by the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA). The event serves as an important preseason tournament for the LCK.

In 2025, the tournament took place from December 6 to December 14. It was held in Seoul, South Korea. In addition, the event featured 10 LCK teams and four international guests. These teams came from Vietnam, Japan, Cloud9, and Team Liquid. Therefore, the competition attracted strong global interest.

Group Stage and Playoffs

During the group stage, team performances varied widely. As a result, several surprising results occurred. Most notably, Vietnam All-Star defeated Gen. G on the opening day.

Meanwhile, Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) showed strong consistency. They defeated Dplus KIA 3–2. Consequently, they advanced to the upper-bracket final.

On the other hand, T1 lost to HLE in the group stage. Because of this, they fell into the lower bracket. However, T1 bounced back with a key win over Dplus KIA. This victory sent them back to the grand final.

(Source: Fanpage LCK Việt Nam )

KeSPA Cup 2025 Grand Final: T1 3–2 HLE

The grand final took place on December 14, 2025. It featured T1 facing Hanwha Life Esports. Naturally, fans expected a close series. Both teams had elite players and deep strategies.

Game 1: HLE controlled vision early and pressured both side lanes. Meanwhile, T1 played slowly and focused on scaling. However, HLE used Rift Herald and Baron effectively to snowball. HLE wins, 1–0.

Game 2: T1 adjusted their playstyle and focused on 5v5 teamfights. They controlled major objectives, especially dragons. In addition, Faker dictated the tempo, and T1 won, 1–1.

Game 3: The game stayed even early. However, T1 lost a key fight near Baron. As a result, HLE took full map control. HLE wins, 2–1.

Game 4: Facing elimination, T1 played safely and avoided risky fights. Over time, they secured dragons, Baron, and a winning teamfight. T1 wins, 2–2.

Game 5: Game 5 was tense from the start. Both teams played carefully. No one wanted to make a big mistake. However, T1 played better in key moments. They controlled major objectives. They also won important mid-game fights. Their carries stepped up when it mattered most. A late-game fight gave T1 the Baron. Soon after, they pushed to end the game. T1 won 3–2 and became KeSPA Cup 2025 champions.

(Source: Fanpage T1 League of Legends / T1 리그오브레전드)

Watch match highlights at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhdtPP-k5z0.

Key Highlights

T1 wins KeSPA Cup 202: This is the first KeSPA Cup title in T1’s history.
Faker completes his trophy collection: The KeSPA Cup was the last missing title in his career. Now, it is complete.
Peyz makes a strong impact: The rookie performed well in the final. His Game 5 showing was decisive.
An emotional rivalry: Gumayusi faced T1 after leaving the team. This added extra emotion to the series.

Why This Win Matters

As a result, T1 confirmed their dominance in the LCK. After winning Worlds 2025, they also claimed the KeSPA Cup, therefore closing the year in perfect fashion.

At the same time, the KeSPA Cup helped teams test their 2026 rosters. In addition, it allowed squads to prepare for the upcoming season and major international events, such as the 2026 Asian Games.