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T1 is South Korea's most iconic esports organization and one of the most globally recognized in competitive gaming. Operated by T1 Entertainment and Sports, a joint venture formed by SK Telecom and Comcast Spectacor in October 2019, the team traces its roots to 2002 when StarCraft legend Lim Yo-hwan (BoxeR) founded Team Orion. SK Telecom acquired and rebranded the organization in 2004, and after years as SKT T1, the company was renamed T1 in 2019.
T1's global identity is built almost entirely on League of Legends and one player: Faker, whose six World Championship titles across 13 seasons represent the longest dynasty in the game's history. Beyond League of Legends, T1 fields competitive rosters in VALORANT, Dota 2, PUBG, Battlegrounds Mobile India, and other titles, operating as a multi-game esports franchise with international reach.
In July 2025, Faker signed a four-year contract extension with T1 through 2029, cementing the organization's future around its defining asset. T1 is headquartered in Seoul and competes domestically in the LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea). The organization's brand partnerships include Razer and SteelSeries. T1 became a formal part of South Korea's cultural export story in 2026 when Faker's inclusion in the KOFICE Hallyu Survey influence rankings marked esports' first official entry into the Korean Wave index.
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What is T1 esports?
T1 is South Korea's most decorated esports organization, known globally for its League of Legends team and Faker, the six-time World Champion. Operated by T1 Entertainment and Sports, a joint venture between SK Telecom and Comcast Spectacor, T1 also competes in VALORANT, Dota 2, and PUBG. The organization was originally founded in 2002 and rebranded from SKT T1 to T1 in 2019.
Who are T1's most famous players?
T1 is synonymous with Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok), the mid-laner who has won six League of Legends World Championships with the organization. Faker signed a four-year extension in 2025 to stay through 2029. T1 has also produced or hosted world-class players including Zeus, Oner, Gumayusi, and Keria in its current LoL roster.
Where is T1 based?
T1 is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The organization competes in the LCK (League of Legends Champions Korea) domestic league and fields teams that travel globally for international competitions including the World Championship. T1 is co-owned by SK Telecom, one of South Korea's largest wireless carriers, and Comcast Spectacor.
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