The 2025 League of Legends World Championship reached its thrilling conclusion yesterday as T1 defeated KT Rolster 3–2 in an electrifying Grand Final. With this victory, T1 claimed its third consecutive Worlds title and sixth overall — setting a record unmatched in League of Legends history.

T1 Wins League of Legends Worlds 2025

The clash between the two legendary Korean teams showcased world-class gameplay, with KT Rolster pushing the defending champions to their limit. However, T1’s discipline and late-game composure turned the tide in their favor, sealing yet another championship for the dynasty led by Faker.

According to Esports Charts, Worlds 2025 peaked at over 6.7 million concurrent viewers, ranking it as the second most popular esports event in history (excluding Chinese streaming platforms). The title match trailed only behind Worlds 2024, which holds the all-time viewership record.

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Viewership Milestone

During the nail-biting fifth game, Worlds 2025 peaked at 6,737,568 live viewers across official broadcasts and co-streams, surpassing the 2023 edition and further solidifying League of Legends’ dominance in global esports popularity.

Five of the ten most-watched esports events of all time now belong to the Worlds series, emphasizing its unmatched global reach and annual dominance. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang secured four spots on the list, while Free Fire holds one through its 2021 Singapore World Series.

Top 10 Most Popular Esports Events (Excl. China)

1. Worlds 2024 – 6,856,769 Peak Viewers
2. Worlds 2025 – 6,737,568 PV
3. Worlds 2023 – 6,402,760 PV
4. Free Fire World Series 2021 Singapore – 5,415,990 PV
5. Worlds 2022 – 5,147,701 PV
6. M5 World Championship – 5,067,107 PV
7. M4 World Championship – 4,270,270 PV
8. MPL Indonesia Season 15 – 4,132,224 PV
9. M6 World Championship – 4,129,026 PV
10. Worlds 2021 – 4,018,728 PV

This historic moment cements T1’s position not only as the most decorated League of Legends team ever but also as one of the most dominant forces across all of esports. With back-to-back-to-back titles, T1’s reign continues to define an era — one that may be remembered as the greatest in competitive gaming history.