In an intense showdown at the O2 Arena, T1 emerged victorious at the 2024 League of Legends World Championship, defeating Bilibili Gaming 3-2 in a thrilling best-of-five series. This victory marks the sixth world title for T1 and their iconic star Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok, reinforcing their status as the greatest team and player in League of Legends history.
The grand final was a nail-biting back-and-forth contest. Bilibili Gaming took the first game, but T1 responded with a win in the second. Bilibili reclaimed the lead in game three, bringing them to match point and one step away from their first world title. However, T1 dug deep, winning game four after an early deficit and pushing the match to a decisive game five, which they clinched to seal the championship.
T1 dominated throughout the tournament, finishing the Swiss stage in third place after a critical win over Bilibili Gaming in the best-of-one format and defeating G2 Esports. Their momentum carried them through the quarterfinals, where they swept Top Esports 3-0, and continued into the semifinals with a 3-1 victory over Gen.G Esports, earning them a spot in their seventh world final.
Bilibili Gaming's journey was also challenging, starting with a sixth-place finish in the Swiss stage. Despite early struggles, they defeated G2 Esports to reach the playoffs. Bilibili gained momentum in the knockout stage, overcoming Hanwha Life Esports 3-1 in the quarterfinals and defeating Weibo Gaming in the semifinals, setting up a grand final rematch against T1.
With their victory, T1 takes home $445,000 and the prestigious World Champions title, which means far more than the prize money alone. Bilibili Gaming claims $356,000 as runners-up, while Weibo Gaming and Gen.G Esports, who finished in third and fourth, receive $178,000 each.
With the competitive season concluding, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the new champion Ambessa and the upcoming second season of Arcane, the League of Legends-themed Netflix series set to debut in the coming days.
