The most crucial match of T1 and Dplus KIA in 2024 is set to take place on September 12, with a spot at Worlds 2024 hanging in the balance. As the reigning champions, T1’s possible absence from the tournament just a year later would send shockwaves through the League of Legends community.
The countdown to Worlds 2024 has begun, with 18 out of 20 teams already secured. The remaining two spots come from the LCK, a region known for producing many of the tournament’s champions and consistently dominating the global stage.
Among the teams still fighting for a place is T1, last year’s world champion. However, if Faker and his squad falter in the LCK Regional Finals, they could face the unimaginable — missing Worlds 2024 entirely.
LCK 2024 Regional Finals: The Last Battle for Worlds Spots
The LCK Regional Finals are the final battleground for four teams vying for two coveted spots at Worlds 2024: T1, Dplus KIA, KT Rolster, and BNK FearX. The format of the regional tournament offers some leniency to the 3rd and 4th seeds, T1 and Dplus KIA respectively, who will face off in a pivotal match. The winner will secure the LCK’s 3rd seed at Worlds 2024.
However, the loser is not out of the running just yet. They will play a final best-of-5 (Bo5) against the winner of KT Rolster and BNK FearX for the last available spot. Faker and his team must navigate the following scenarios:
- If T1 defeats Dplus KIA, they will qualify directly as the LCK’s 3rd seed.
- If T1 loses to Dplus KIA, Dplus KIA will claim the 3rd seed, and T1 will face the winner of KT Rolster vs BNK FearX for one last chance to secure the LCK’s 4th seed.
T1 vs. Dplus KIA: History and Challenges
T1 has had the upper hand against Dplus KIA in recent matchups, securing victories in their last two encounters: a 2-1 win in the regular season and a 3-1 triumph in the summer playoffs. However, the regional finals come with their own pressures, and the meta has not been favorable for T1, who have struggled to adapt in recent games.
Schedule for the LCK Regional Finals
- T1 vs. Dplus KIA: September 12, 2024, at 10:00 CET.
- KT Rolster vs. BNK FearX: September 13, 2024, at 10:00 CET.
- Final Bo5 for the 4th seed: September 14, 2024, at 08:00 CET.
With Faker and T1 fighting to defend their crown, their fate at Worlds 2024 will be decided in a high-stakes weekend that could redefine the team’s legacy.
Conclusion
T1’s path to Worlds 2024 hangs by a thread. Although they have the advantage of two chances to qualify, the pressure is immense. With the regional finals starting soon, the world will be watching as T1 battles for a spot on the international stage once again. Will Faker lead his team to Worlds, or will the reigning champions miss out?