T1A, KT Clash in 2026 LCK CL Grand Final

The 2026 LCK Challengers League (LCK CL) will host its Grand Final between T1 Esports Academy and KT Rolster at WDG Studio Hongdae at 5:00 PM on the 15th.

T1 Esports Academy directly advanced to Round 2 of the playoffs after finishing first in the regular season Challenge Group, then secured their spot in the finals first by defeating KT Rolster and Dplus KIA in succession. They won both playoff matches with a set score of 3-1.

KT Rolster joined the finals after winning a five-set battle against Dplus KIA in the lower bracket finals held on the 14th. Having failed in their attempt to win three consecutive championships last year, KT Rolster are challenging for the title again this year.

The two teams have faced each other seven times this year from Kickoff to the regular season and playoffs. T1 Esports Academy leads the head-to-head record with 6 wins and 1 loss. KT Rolster recently won back-to-back matches in Round 3 of the lower bracket and the lower bracket finals.

The winning team will receive a prize of 40 million won and the championship trophy. Prior to the finals, the results of the 2026 Regular Season Awards will also be announced. The match will be broadcast live on the official LCK CL SOOP and CHZZK channels.

Meanwhile, the 2026 LCK CL is hosted and organized by Riot Games and managed by the Korea e-Sports Association. WDG handles broadcast production, and Woori Bank participates as a sponsor.

This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom. [Read Original]

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