T1 took down KT Rolster 2-0 in their LCK Cup 2026 Group Battle Week 2 matchup. Game 2 turned into an instant classic for all the wrong reasons if you’re a KT fan.
KT dominated the early and mid game. They built a lead that reached somewhere between 13,000 and 15,000 gold at its peak. The kill score at one point sat around 15-1 in KT’s favor. Every metric screamed that the game was over.
Then came the objectives. KT secured Ocean Soul for sustained team fight healing. They took three Baron Nashors throughout the game. They claimed at least one Elder Dragon. They pushed deep enough into T1’s base to destroy all three inhibitors.
T1 refused to lose. Their composition centered around late-game monsters: Faker on Azir, Oner on Dr. Mundo, and scaling AD carries that needed time to reach full strength. The team turtled, cleared waves, and avoided forced fights while their carries farmed up.
The late game arrived and the power dynamic shifted. Oner’s Dr. Mundo became an unkillable front line. Faker’s Azir reached the DPS thresholds that make the champion terrifying in professional play. When the decisive team fight finally happened, T1 aced KT and pushed to end. The final gold difference had shrunk to nearly even by the time the nexus fell.
The Telecom War lives on
This rivalry between T1 and KT Rolster has defined Korean League of Legends for years. Both organizations trace their roots to telecommunications companies, hence the nickname. These matches always draw extra attention.
Comebacks from 10,000+ gold deficits are exceptionally rare in elite play. Teams at this level typically convert Baron buffs and Elder Dragon into immediate base-breaking pressure. Ocean Soul provides relentless sustain that makes sieges nearly impossible to defend. KT had every win condition on paper and couldn’t close.
