T1’s reign as world champions is over. Bilibili Gaming beat T1 3-1 in the Worlds 2026 semifinals on Sunday, November 8, in Allen, Texas, and ended a run of three straight titles from 2023 to 2025. BLG now face Gen.G in the grand final on Saturday, November 14, and for the first time since 2021 the Worlds final will be played without T1.
BLG vs T1 at a glance
- Result: Bilibili Gaming 3-1 T1, Worlds 2026 semifinal.
- Date and venue: Sunday, November 8, 2026, Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen.
- Why it matters: T1 had won the last three Worlds (2023, 2024, 2025) and six in total.
- History: BLG are the first LPL team to beat T1 in a Worlds best-of-five. LPL teams had lost 13 straight Worlds series to T1, according to EarlyGame.
- Next: BLG vs Gen.G, grand final, Saturday, November 14, 2 PM EST, Barclays Center.
How BLG beat T1, game by game
| Game | Winner | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLG | BLG take the opener |
| 2 | T1 | T1 level the series. Oner steals a Baron mid-game |
| 3 | BLG | BLG back in front |
| 4 | BLG | BLG close it out 3-1 |
For a team that lost the 2024 final 3-2 to T1, this was the series BLG had waited two years for.
T1’s Worlds 2026 run
| Stage | Result |
|---|---|
| Swiss stage | 3-1, advanced |
| Quarterfinal, Friday, November 6 | T1 3-1 Karmine Corp |
| Semifinal, Sunday, November 8 | T1 1-3 Bilibili Gaming |
T1 still reached a sixth straight Worlds semifinal. But 2026 was a harder year for the team. Hanwha Life Esports beat them 3-1 at the LCK Road to MSI, and Gen.G won the LCK playoffs.
What’s next for T1?
The LoL offseason starts as soon as the final is over, and contract decisions across the LCK follow in the weeks after. T1 have not announced any roster changes. We will cover every confirmed move in our offseason coverage.
T1 Worlds titles
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Champions (as SK Telecom T1) |
| 2015 | Champions (as SK Telecom T1) |
| 2016 | Champions (as SK Telecom T1) |
| 2023 | Champions |
| 2024 | Champions (3-2 against BLG in the final) |
| 2025 | Champions (against KT Rolster in the final) |
| 2026 | Semifinal, lost 1-3 to BLG |
The full list from 2011: LoL Worlds winners. The final preview: Gen.G vs BLG. All results: Worlds 2026 schedule and bracket.
BLG vs T1 FAQ
Who knocked T1 out of Worlds 2026?
Bilibili Gaming, 3-1 in the semifinals on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Did T1 win three Worlds in a row?
Yes. T1 won Worlds 2023, 2024 and 2025, on top of their titles in 2013, 2015 and 2016. The run ended at Worlds 2026.
When do BLG play the Worlds 2026 final?
Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 2 PM EST against Gen.G at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Sources: Wikipedia: 2026 League of Legends World Championship, EspoGrid (game by game), EarlyGame, Sports Kyunghyang.
