T1 Joins the Pokemon Unite Esports Arena with a Full South Korean Roster
T1, the powerhouse esports organization renowned for its six World Championship titles in League of Legends, is broadening its horizons once again.
On October 7, the team revealed its entry into the competitive Pokemon Unite landscape. A fast paced MOBA game set in the iconic Pokemon world that debuted in July 2021. To kick things off strong, T1 has assembled a quintet of talented South Korean players, drawing heavily from the ranks of Team Ex. That squad notched an impressive Top 5–8 placement at the 2025 World Championships.
This move marks T1’s foray into their eighth competitive title, joining established divisions in League
of Legends, VALORANT, PUBG, Overwatch, Teamfight Tactics, EA FC, and Tekken.
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 #𝐏𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝟏
‘Seram’ | ‘Mule’ | ‘Pisterio’ | ‘ePe’ | ‘Comi’#TogetherAs1 #NowHere #T1PokemonUNITE
— T1 Official (@T1_official_gg) November 7, 2025
Crafted by TiMi Studios (parent company to Riot Games), Pokemon Unite is accessible on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android devices. The core gameplay revolves around 5v5 team battles, where each player commands a unique Pokemon. Echoing the structure of classic MOBAs, the battlefield includes dual lanes, a central jungle teeming with neutral monsters, and strategic objectives.
Charting the Path to Global Glory
T1’s immediate focus shifts to the Southeast Asia Qualifier, a gateway to the 2026 Asia Champions League. This extended league, spanning roughly two months, will pit eight squads from South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia against one another, with the top three advancing to the regional showdown.
Hosted over two days in Yokohama, Japan, the Champions League will showcase those qualifiers alongside powerhouses from Japan, India, China, and select teams from the Americas.
The ultimate prize? A single golden ticket for the champion straight to the 2026 World Championships, skipping the grueling Last Chance Qualifier and other early hurdles.
Since: October 29, 2025
