The end of a dynasty! BLG Takes Down T1, Ending Its Dream of a Fourth Consecutive Worlds Title
Julia ·
For the first time in Worlds history, a Chinese team has eliminated T1 in a best-of-five series. The 3–1 victory also ended Faker and his team's dream of winning four consecutive World Championships.
For more than a decade, facing a Chinese team in the Worlds playoffs meant going up against one of the strongest forces in League of Legends history. But that history took an unprecedented turn this Sunday (November 8): Bilibili Gaming (BLG) defeated T1 3–1 in the Worlds 2026 semifinals, ending a streak that had stood since 2013.
The victory carries enormous significance. Since its first appearance at Worlds, T1 had never lost a best-of-five elimination series against a team from the LPL, China's premier league. The Korean powerhouse had won 13 consecutive matchups until BLG finally managed to break the streak.
The series started in China's favor, but T1 showed why it remains one of the most feared teams in the world by fighting back in the second game and tying the score. BLG, however, responded in the following two games. Behind impressive performances from Bin and Xun, the Chinese squad found ways to control the matches and closed out the series 3–1.
The result also marks the end of an era. T1 entered the tournament defending three consecutive World Championship titles, won in 2023, 2024, and 2025, while chasing an unprecedented achievement: lifting the Summoner's Cup for a fourth consecutive year. The defeat also ended the team's streak of four consecutive Worlds finals appearances.
For BLG, reaching the final carries an even more special meaning. The team now has another opportunity to claim its first World Championship title after losing to T1 in the 2024 final. Back then, the Korean team won 3–2, crushing China's title hopes.
Now, revenge is complete, but one final challenge remains: Gen.G, who defeated Invictus Gaming 3–0 in the other semifinal. The two teams will face off for the world title on November 14 at 2 PM ET, at the Barclays Center in New York.
One thing is already certain: there will be a new world champion in 2026. And, for the first time in years, T1 will have to watch the grand final from home.
What do you think, gamer: has the T1 dynasty finally come to an end, or does Faker still have one more comeback story to tell?
