The Influence of T1 and Gen.G on LCK is Enormous
Currently, all domestic tournaments have concluded, and the champions have been determined. Meanwhile, the League of Legends community is looking forward to the 2025 World Championship, which will start around mid-October, with the first match being the Play-in between T1 and IG. According to many viewers, this could be the top match with the highest views at this year’s World Championship. Recently, LCK statistics have once again confirmed the significant influence of T1 and Gen.G on League of Legends in Korea as well as globally.
The top 5 highest view matches in LCK 2025 all belong to T1 – Gen.G.
Specifically, Esports Charts reports that in 2025, all 5 matches with the highest views are clashes between Gen.G and T1. Among these, there are BO5 matches (2 matches in the Playoffs) and 3 others are BO3 matches. Notably, even the finals of LCK do not appear in the list, despite being a match between the two strongest teams in the LCK at present.
T1 – Gen.G Will Always Be the Most Anticipated Matchup
Since 2022, after Gen.G and T1 underwent significant roster overhauls with superstar names joining both teams, this rivalry has become one of the most storied in League of Legends history. On the journey to the championship, both teams always meet. Therefore, it is no surprise that T1 – Gen.G is considered the “Super Classic” of the League of Legends scene.
This matchup could significantly impact the World Championship title this year.
In the upcoming 2025 World Championship, Gen.G is once again set to clash with T1 on their journey to claim the title. Whether it is in the Swiss round or in the Playoffs, it will be particularly noteworthy. One side needs to defend its championship title, while the other side consists of players seeking the most prestigious title in League of Legends after a year in which they nearly dominated all tournaments from small to large.