Introduction: The S15 season is nearing its end, and the majority of players have been paying attention to the recent clashes. The Chengdu finals between T1 and KT have generated global buzz. As the event draws closer, the difference in popularity between the two teams is clearly visible, particularly in offline fan turnout—one team’s seats are fully occupied, while the other’s remain completely vacant. During the pre-match trash talk, both teams exchanged words, and Faker shared his view on the strongest team in this World Championship. Among the competing teams, he regarded AL as the most resilient and best coordinated, though he sensed this team might be disbanding soon.

The comparison of T1 and KT’s offline fan support in Chengdu has become a hot topic.

Most players have been quite focused on this World Championship. The LPL region hosted the event again locally, but none of its teams made it to the final. The LCK’s two teams facing off in the finals have already decided the champion in advance. As the date approaches, teams and players have gradually arrived at the final venue in Chengdu. The city streets are filled with the spirit of League of Legends, and fans are highly engaged with the match, especially since Faker has reached the World Championship final for four consecutive years and won the title twice in a row. Achieving a three-peat within a decade-long career would be truly admirable.

The offline fan support comparison between T1 and KT has sparked widespread discussion online. The popularity gap between the two teams seems quite significant—T1’s venue is bustling with people, making it hard to find a spot, while KT’s side, just separated by a curtain, is nearly ignored. Most pre-match predictions also favored T1 to claim the victory, given their outstanding track record in Worlds. No matter how their roster changes, they always manage to exploit opponents’ weaknesses in crucial moments. If T1 wins the championship, KT deserves partial credit for knocking out Gen.G.

During the pre-match interaction, both teams shared their thoughts, and Faker mentioned the team he considered the strongest in the tournament. In his opinion, AL left the deepest impression at this World Championship, showing remarkable strength. Their team coordination is excellent, and their game strategy and tactics are very advanced. Indeed, AL was the only team that nearly eliminated Faker. Had they been more cautious in the final game, the LPL region might have already secured a spot in the finals.

It seems AL’s roster will undergo significant changes. At their latest offline event, AL announced only three participants: top laner Saint, mid laner Shanks, and AD carry Hope. The two Korean players did not take part. After S15, their market value has likely increased sharply, especially support player Kael. It is reported that he is currently in talks with Gen.G, and if the team agrees, he is highly likely to return to the LCK. After all, who would refuse an invitation from a team with World Championship credentials? If this happens, AL is expected to experience major changes next season.

Goodbye thoughts

No one expected Faker to give AL such high praise. During the interview, BDD was also quite funny, seemingly still without Faker’s phone number. The skill gap between the two teams is minimal, considering that only top-tier teams reach the finals. It comes down to who performs better. Honestly, I think Faker’s chance to win a sixth championship is very high.

What do you all think about this situation?