Semifinal Triumph Extends Korean League of Legends Teams’ Remarkable World Championship Streak in the Early 2020s by T1

As we enter the fourth season of League of Legends in the new decade, the LCK continues an extraordinary streak in esports. Following T1’s recent semifinal victory over JD Gaming, a Korean team will once again feature in the Worlds finals for the fourth consecutive year.

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T1, representing the LCK for the second straight season, aims for redemption on November 19 against Weibo Gaming. Throughout this decade, the LCK has consistently produced finalists, with DAMWON, DRX, and T1 reaching the pinnacle match. Notably, among these, T1 is the only team yet to secure the Summoner’s Cup in the 2020s.

League of Legends Worlds Finals: Participants and Results in the 2020s

Year	Champion	Runner-up
2020	DAMWON Gaming (LCK)	Suning (LPL)
2021	Edward Gaming (LPL)	DWG KIA (LCK)
2022	DRX (LCK)	T1 (LCK)
2023	TBD	TBD

Korean teams dominated Worlds finals for much of the 2010s, but the streak took a pause in 2018 and 2019 with matchups featuring Chinese and European teams. T1 (formerly SK Telecom T1) was often the lone LCK representative, reaching four finals between 2012 and 2017. This is T1’s second consecutive Worlds finals, previously achieving back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016.

Notably, the upcoming final marks a decade since T1 faced a non-domestic opponent. With three out of four 2020s seasons featuring Korean-Chinese finals, the Seoul home-field advantage gives T1 and Faker the chance to secure the Summoner’s Cup on home soil for the first time. The clash between T1 and Weibo Gaming unfolds on Sunday, November 19, in the 2023 Worlds final.

The narrative of Korean dominance at the League of Legends World Championship has seen ebbs and flows, with T1 consistently standing as a formidable force. Their return to back-to-back finals adds another chapter to their storied legacy.

The upcoming clash against Weibo Gaming not only marks a decade since T1 faced an international opponent but also presents an unprecedented opportunity for T1 and Faker to claim the Summoner’s Cup on home turf. As the esports world eagerly awaits the outcome, the 2023 Worlds final promises to be a momentous occasion, blending history, rivalry, and the pursuit of glory on the global stage.