T1 Esports Academy clinched the final victory at the '2026 LCK Challengers League' (hereafter LCK CL) held on the 15th, climbing back to the top of the League of Legends tier 2 league for the first time in 5 years.

In the grand finals, T1 Esports Academy secured a dominant 3 to 0 set score victory against KT. Grabbing early control from the very first set, T1 Esports Academy never gave up their gold lead, anchored by 'Eclipse' Kim Min-jun. In the following second set, they dominated in lane matchups, team fights, and macro play, securing match point. Although they found themselves momentarily behind in the third set, they turned the tides by securing back-to-back aces in team fights, sealing the final championship.

The finals MVP went to 'Painter' Kim Eun-hoo. Kim Eun-hoo received a prize of 2,500,000 won. Kim Eun-hoo shared thoughts by stating, "This season had its fair share of ups and downs, but I am glad to finish on a high note. I was able to win the MVP thanks to all the teammates playing their roles exceptionally well." Furthermore, Kim Eun-hoo added, "Through tier 1 experiences, I learned to enjoy the match itself and the process over just the results. Next year, I want to improve enough to be satisfied with my own performance. Thank you to the teammates who spent the whole year together and the fans who cheered for us."

With this victory, T1 Esports Academy claimed the championship trophy along with a prize of 40,000,000 won, marking their first win in 5 years since the 2021 Spring Split. Meanwhile, a massive number of T1 Esports Academy players made it onto the 2026 'ALL CL TEAM'. 'Haetae' Sim Su-hyeon, 'Painter' Kim Eun-hoo, 'Gouti' Moon Jung-hwan, and 'Cloud' Moon Hyun-ho were selected, alongside 'Wayne' Hwang Seo-hyun from DK. The regular round MVP was claimed by 'Cloud' Moon Hyun-ho just 2 years after debut, and the CL Coach of the Year award went to Head Coach 'Dooty' Choi Doo-sung.