T1 remains the sole Korean outfit standing in the 2026 VCT Pacific Stage 1 playoffs, and they are now heading into the finals week with their eyes firmly fixed on securing a ticket to Masters London.

Riot Games is set to host the '2026 VCT Pacific Stage 1' finals week from the 15th to the 17th at the Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is a pivotal stage where the region's top teams will be crowned, and more importantly, the teams heading to London this June will be decided.

T1 faces Paper Rex (PRX) in a best-of-three lower bracket semifinal on the 15th. The victors won't just move to the lower bracket final—they will also punch their golden ticket to Masters London. Keep a close eye on the firepower showdown between 'iZu' Ham Woo-joo and 'Jinggg' Wang Jing Jie; both sides are expected to throw everything they have at this.

Historically, T1 trails Paper Rex with a 2-8 record, though they did manage to best them in the 2026 VCT Pacific Kickoff. The winner of this semifinal will go on to face the loser of the upper bracket final between Full Sense (FS) and Global Esports (GE) in a best-of-five showdown for a spot in the grand final, where the Stage 1 crown awaits.

T1's journey hasn't been without its bumps; they suffered a 0-2 defeat to Full Sense in the upper bracket semifinals, largely struggling to contain 'fRYx' Paphapat Sippapa. Meanwhile, Global Esports has seen a 2026 renaissance after a miserable 2025, even managing to knock off Paper Rex in the upper bracket. Can T1 navigate through these established veterans and rising threats to claim the Pacific throne? We shall see.

You can catch the 2026 VCT Pacific Stage 1 live via YouTube, Chzzk, and SOOP. For the full schedule and real-time results, head over to the official website or check out their Instagram and TikTok pages.