Team T1 wins the first-ever League of Legends tournament in the Esports World Cup 2024.
- India Today Gaming
- July 08, 2024 (UPDATED: July 08, 2024 14:22 IST)
T1 not only won a significant trophy but also $400,000 in prize money.
After the intense action of four days at the first-ever League of Legends tournament in the Esports World Cup 2024, T1 stands victorious. Although T1 had never been a fan favourite since the very start of the tournament, they gradually changed people's perspectives over 4 days.
This victory is significant for the team, as they showcased a triumphant debut in the first-ever League of Legends tournament in the Esports World Cup, making it a historic event for the LOL community.
No one expected a victory for T1 when they lost to KT Rolster on June 29, 2024, in the LCK split, but the team buckled up and supervised everyone by clinching the title with flying colours.
In the quarterfinals, T1 won a match against Bilibili Gaming with a decisive score of 2-1, the most anticipated team to win the title. The winning streak continued, and T1 defeated Team Liquid in the semifinals by 2-1. The grand finals were a shocker as T1 emerged victorious, beating Top Esports by 3-1.
Team T1 is now a powerhouse in the League of Legends community, adding a big title to the list of several other titles.
Other victories by Team T1:
• Four League of Legends World Championship titles (2013, 2015, 2016, and 2023)
• Two midseason invitational titles (2016 and 2017)
• Ten League of Legends Korea Championship