T1 Condemn KT Rolster to LCK Play-Ins after Telecom War Win
T1 has secured a 2-1 series victory over KT Rolster in the LCK Regular Season’s Telecom War match, eliminating KT from contention for a top-four finish. The loss condemns KT Rolster to the LCK Play-Ins, where they must compete in the league’s secondary playoff bracket to secure their spot in the main championship event.
With this victory, T1 maintains their aspirations for a top-two finish in the LCK standings heading into the final match of the regular season. Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok and the T1 organization will face off against HLE, the reigning MSI 2026 champions, in a match that could still determine T1’s seeding for the playoffs.
KT Rolster’s placement in the Play-Ins marks a significant drop for the organization, as they are now mathematically locked into fifth place within the Legends Group—the lowest position among the LCK’s five elite teams. This outcome comes after a season in which the Legends Group has demonstrated exceptional competitive balance, with multiple teams delivering upset victories during Rounds 3-4 of the regular season.
Despite earlier wins against HLE and T1, KT’s recent performances have proven insufficient to maintain pace with the league’s top-tier competitors. The organization now must navigate the secondary bracket in hopes of reaching the main championship tournament.