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Faker and T1 Complete Historic Three-Peat; Defeat KT Rolster at Worlds 2025

Faker and T1 Complete Historic Three-Peat; Defeat KT Rolster at Worlds 2025

Faker and T1 have done it again! Playing against KT Rolster, the GOAT led arguably the greatest League of Legends team to Worlds 2025 victory, completing the historic three-peat. A Hard-Fought Battle Going into the series, everyone expected the greatest Telecom War in League’s history to deliver. While the Summoner’s Cup was on the line, it meant something completely different for both teams. For Faker and T1, it meant expanding their legacy; for KT Rolster, it was all about securingmore

LoL
9 Nov
Ganesh Jadhav
New League of Legends Champion: Zaahen Abilities, Gameplay, and Release Date

New League of Legends Champion: Zaahen Abilities, Gameplay, and Release Date

We’ve just gotten a much clearer look at the newest member of the Darkin troupe: Zaahen, the Unsundered. In the aftermath of the Wyldbloom and LeBlanc’s machinations for power, Zaahen returns to the Mortal Realm after centuries in exile in the Spirit Realm. The latest Darkin champion, Zaahen, unlike his brethren, resisted the corruption as he fought in defense of Ionia against his kin. When the war had been won, he voluntarily locked himself within a glaive with the help of the Kinkou Order – the very glaive Atakhan wields in the cinematic Twilight’s End. But in the final momentsmore

LoL
9 Nov
Foo Zen-Wen
Inspired to reportedly join LYON for LCS 2026

Inspired to reportedly join LYON for LCS 2026

According to reports from Sheep Esports, FlyQuest player Kacper "Inspired" Słoma, arguably the best Western Jungler, will be joining LYON for the LCS 2026 season. LYON Secure the MVP The 2025 LTA Player of the Year, Inspired, is considered by many as the best player from LTA/LCS. The Polish Jungler is the only player to win an MVP award in both the LEC and LCS, and has the potential to carry games. He was also among our top 5 Junglers at World 2025. Playing with FlyQuest, Inspired had a solid domestic season. They secured back-to-back LTA North titles and themore

LoL
8 Nov
Ganesh Jadhav
Fearless Draft Returns: First Stand, MSI, and Worlds 2026 Locations and Format Changes Revealed

Fearless Draft Returns: First Stand, MSI, and Worlds 2026 Locations and Format Changes Revealed

Ahead of the Grand Finals of Worlds 2025, Riot Games organized a press conference. During which, they announced the format changes and locations for First Stand, MSI and Worlds 2026. As expected, North America will host the grandest League of Legends tournament in 2026 – and now we have the host city as well. Locations Unveiled for First Stand, MSI, and Worlds 2026 Following a fairly successful debut run of First Stand, Riot appears satisfied with their newest international tournament,more

LoL
7 Nov
Foo Zen-Wen
T1 vs KT Rolster Preview: Faker and Bdd Out to Make Worlds History

T1 vs KT Rolster Preview: Faker and Bdd Out to Make Worlds History

A year of League of Legends action will be coming to a close when T1 and KT Rolster take the stage in Chengdu, China for the Grand Finals of Worlds 2025. While T1 look to collect a staggering sixth Worlds title for the organization, KT will be hungry to come away with a first Worlds trophy for the organization. Let's take a look at some of the biggest talking points of this stellar clash as some of the best playersmore

LoL
7 Nov
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
LCS Returns with Lock-In and New Format for 2026

LCS Returns with Lock-In and New Format for 2026

The Premium North American League of Legends is back! Starting January 24, the LCS will return for the 2026 season with the fan-favorite Lock-In, followed by the two regular season splits. Let’s look at what LCS 2026 has in store for us. It all Starts with LCS Lock-In 2026 The returning LCS will also bring back a fan-favorite tournament to kick off the 2026 season. LCS Lock-In 2025 will be a two-stage tournament featuring a Swiss stage and a six-teammore

LoL
6 Nov
Ganesh Jadhav
FlyQuest Busio Reportedly Joining Karmine Corp for LEC 2026

FlyQuest Busio Reportedly Joining Karmine Corp for LEC 2026

According to the reports from Sheep Esports, FlyQuest Support Alan “Busio” Cwalina is all set to join the LEC in 2026. The Polish-American 100 Thieves Academy graduate will join Karmine Corp for the upcoming season after a successful year in the LTA. The Only LTA Championship Finals MVP Before LTA dissolved back into LCS and CBLOL again, Busio and FlyQuest dominated the league. After starting the year by missing out on First Stand, they went on an indomitable run tomore

LoL
6 Nov
Ganesh Jadhav
LPL Rumored to Introduce Bidding System for League of Legends 2025-26 Off-Season

LPL Rumored to Introduce Bidding System for League of Legends 2025-26 Off-Season

The LPL (League of Legends Pro League) will reportedly be undergoing systemic changes going into the 2026 season. Starting from this off-season, the LPL will be introducing a ‘bidding system’ for LPL organizations to bid on FA (Free Agent) players. According to reports, the organization that ‘bids the highest’ will sign the player. LPL New Bidding System Leaked LPL insider @tttttyuc broke it back in October that the LPL would be introducing a massive change during their offseason this year,more

LoL
5 Nov
Foo Zen-Wen
League of Legends’ Celestial Guardian - The Story of Taric

League of Legends’ Celestial Guardian - The Story of Taric

Taric is a champion in League of Legends who represents the Aspect of the Protector. He is known for his devotion to life, love, and beauty. Once a disgraced soldier of Demacia, Taric’s journey from exile to celestial guardian is one of redemption and purpose. Imbued with the power of the stars, he stands as the Shield of Valoran, defending Runeterra from all who threaten its harmony. A Fall from Grace in Demacia Before his rise to celestial power, Taricmore

LoL
5 Nov
Aidan van Vuuren
2XKO Character Tier List: Every Fighter Ranked for Competitive Play

2XKO Character Tier List: Every Fighter Ranked for Competitive Play

Riot Games’ new 2v2 tag-team fighter, 2XKO brings together iconic champions from the League of Legends universe in chaotic, fast-paced combat that rewards creative teamwork and mastery of unique character kits. The accessible controls, flexible tag mechanics, and strategic Fuse system ensure players of all skill levels find depth, while each champion’s signature playstyle makes for a dynamic and ever-shifting meta. The competitive meta of 2XKO has evolved significantly since launch, and after extensive tournament analysis and high-level gameplay observation,more

4 Nov
Kaustavmani Choudhury
T1 Sweep Top Esports to secure Fourth Consecutive Worlds Finals

T1 Sweep Top Esports to secure Fourth Consecutive Worlds Finals

Like clockwork, Faker and T1 are back at the top of League of Legends esports. Despite coming into Worlds 2025 as the LCK’s fourth seed, they have taken down Top Esports to secure another Grand Finals appearance for the fourth year in a row. T1 Stomps Top Esports After Anyone's Legend lost to T1 in the quarterfinals, Top Esports was the LPL’s last hope at Worlds 2025. While not the region's best bet, Top Esports featured some of the bestmore

LoL
2 Nov
Ganesh Jadhav
KT Rolster Shock Gen.G to Reach Their First-Ever Grand Finals at Worlds

KT Rolster Shock Gen.G to Reach Their First-Ever Grand Finals at Worlds

Few believed they could do it, but KT Rolster utliamtely shocked League of Legends fans everywhere by taking down the biggest favorites at Worlds 2025: Gen.G. Despite their dominant year, Gen.G once again fail to make it count when it matters most. As for KT, the team is now one match away from securing their first Worlds title off the back of a rampant Gwak "Bdd" Bo-seong. An Astonishing Semifinals Clash Coming into the match, Gen.G held a dominant 6-1 record over KT Rolster in 2025. Naturally, most of the scene believed they would make it past their LCK rivals oncemore

LoL
1 Nov
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
T1 vs Top Esports Preview: Will Faker's Undefeated Streak Against the LPL at Worlds Live On?

T1 vs Top Esports Preview: Will Faker's Undefeated Streak Against the LPL at Worlds Live On?

Over time, T1 have grown synonymous with Worlds. Before they qualify for an incredible fourth consecutive Grand Finals at the biggest League of Legends tournament of all, however, they must go through Top Esports first. Representing the whole of the LPL, TES will no doubt be out for blood. A top-level match is coming our way, and it's time to take a look at everything there is to know before T1 and Top Esports take each other in the Semifinals ofmore

LoL
1 Nov
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
T1 Take Down Anyone's Legend to Secure Worlds 2025 Semifinals

T1 Take Down Anyone's Legend to Secure Worlds 2025 Semifinals

T1 has done it again. When the odds were against them, they flipped the script on Anyone's Legend to secure Worlds 2025 Semifinals. T1 12-0 LPL It has now become a Worlds custom for LPL teams to fall to Faker and T1. This time, the opportunity presented itself to Anyone’s Legend, the LPL juggernauts who had previously defeated T1 at the Esports World Cup. Many considered them the biggest contender for the Worlds 2025 trophy behind Gen.G. Naturally, they weremore

LoL
31 Oct
Ganesh Jadhav
Gen.G vs KT Rolster Preview: Chovy and Bdd Lead this All-LCK Worlds Semifinal Clash

Gen.G vs KT Rolster Preview: Chovy and Bdd Lead this All-LCK Worlds Semifinal Clash

Worlds 2025 is down to just four teams. Among them, the eventual champions await to have their names engraved in gold. But first, they must prove themselves. The first Semifinal sees Gen.G take on KT Rolster, two teams who, despite their vastly different paths this year, have a rich history with one another and will drive two of the most in-form players in the world on a collision course. Let's go over everything you need to know about this do-or-diemore

LoL
31 Oct
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
G2 Release Their Own Fantasy Webcomic "Red Aura"

G2 Release Their Own Fantasy Webcomic "Red Aura"

G2 continue their expansion beyond the world of esports. After entering the world of traditional sports earlier this year by creating G2 FC to participate in the Kings League, the organization has now announced the launch of Red Aura, an original fantasy-action webcomic that translates the spirit and story of G2 into a new creative universe. Developed in collaboration with Japanese Art Director Runbel and KISAI Entertainment, the studio behind webcomic adaptations of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Beginningmore

31 Oct
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
G.E.M. and Anyma to Headline Worlds 2025 Opening Ceremony

G.E.M. and Anyma to Headline Worlds 2025 Opening Ceremony

The League of Legends competitive year concludes next week, November 9, with the Worlds 2025 Grand Finals. As is tradition, the most important Bo5 series will follow an Opening Ceremony. Headlined by G.E.M. and Anyma, the ceremony also features performances by Chrissy Constanza and TEYA. Anyma joins Worlds 2025 as a Creative Collaborator Renowned DJ, producer and multidisciplinary artist Anyma will join as a creative collaborator for the Opening Ceremony. He will bring his creative vision and live production expertisemore

LoL
30 Oct
Ganesh Jadhav
International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia's 12-Year Partnership Ends After Just 14 Months

International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia's 12-Year Partnership Ends After Just 14 Months

The International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia have terminated their 12-year partnership to host the Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh, announced today, October 30, 2025. The cancellation, which comes a mere 14 months after the partnership was announced during the 2024 Paris Olympics, exposes the architectural incompatibility between two institutions operating from irreconcilable philosophical foundations.​ On the surface, the decision appears straightforward: the IOC and the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC), along with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF),more

30 Oct
Andre Guaraldo
Fall of the West: G2 Esports Are Eliminated from Worlds 2025

Fall of the West: G2 Esports Are Eliminated from Worlds 2025

After becoming the sole Western team to make it through to the playoffs, G2 Esports proved they still have a long way to go if they want to compete with some of the best Asian teams in the scene. In the Quarterfinals, the LEC champions were no match for Top Esports, who sent G2 home with a swift 3-1 victory. G2 Stand No Chance Coming into Worlds 2025, all Westerns hopes were placed on FlyQuest and G2. With the LTAmore

LoL
30 Oct
Martin Arévalo-Östberg
Skarner Gets Some Love! League of Legends Patch 25.22 Preview: Yone Buffs, LeBlanc Nerfs, and More!

Skarner Gets Some Love! League of Legends Patch 25.22 Preview: Yone Buffs, LeBlanc Nerfs, and More!

A first look at what Patch 25.22 of League of Legends has in store for us is out. Though it won't be the biggest patch in the game's history, the new LoL update will introduce buffs and adjustments to a few forgotten champions and fan favorites, while also toning down some of the picks that are dominating the game as of late. Let's take a look at what's coming our way when LoL Patch 25.22 arrives on November 5th! Yonemore

LoL
29 Oct
Martin Arévalo-Östberg