Kha Y Tran The match between T1 and BNK FEARX (BFX) on January 25, 2026 at the LCK Cup 2026 delivered a heart-stopping best-of-three series. From the very start, both teams showed a clear focus on structure and objectives. After three intense games, T1 eventually secured a 2–1 victory, and as a result, they continued to prove their status as a top championship contender.
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Overall Draft & Pick Analysis
In this series, both T1 and BFX prioritized teamfighting and objective control. However, their compositions revealed important differences.
First of all, T1 selected champions with strong engage tools and excellent 5v5 potential. Moreover, their draft scaled well around Dragon and Baron setups. Because of this, T1’s lineup was safe, structured, and easy to execute. As the games progressed, their mid- and late-game strength became increasingly obvious.
In contrast, BFX focused on early-to-mid game pressure and pick-off potential. Therefore, their strategy aimed to create early advantages and force constant fights. Notably, this approach worked perfectly in Game 2, where they successfully snowballed their lead.
Detailed Match Breakdown
Game 1: T1 Completely Control the Map
From the laning phase onward, T1 demonstrated superior individual skill and macro. They dominated vision control, secured early Dragons, and applied pressure across the entire map.
In the mid game, T1 won a decisive teamfight around Baron, snowballed their lead, and closed the game cleanly.
Therefore, T1 took Game 1 and went up 1–0.
Game 2: BFX Strike Back Hard
Refusing to back down, BFX entered Game 2 with a completely different mindset. They played aggressively, focused on objectives, and capitalized on small mistakes from T1.
BFX won key teamfights, controlled both Dragon and Baron, and pushed T1 all the way into their base.
Thus, BFX tied the series 1–1 and forced a decisive Game 3.
Game 3: T1’s Composure Shines Through
In the deciding game, T1 played with extreme discipline. They prioritized major objectives and denied BFX any chance to snowball.
Key fights around Baron and the Elder Dragon completely broke BFX’s momentum and allowed T1 to close out the series.
Ultimately, T1 won Game 3 and secured the 2–1 victory.
Key Highlights
- After BFX tied the series, T1 stayed calm and relied on clean macro in Game 3 rather than risky plays.
- BFX showed explosive snowball potential in Game 2, proving they are not an easy opponent.
- Both teams focused heavily on Dragon and Baron control—the team that secured major objectives won each game.
- T1 adjusted their pace after Game 2, slowing the game down and preventing BFX from gaining early momentum.
- The series was more about vision, macro, and decisive teamfights than early-game kills.
Final Thoughts
This series clearly highlighted the difference in experience and consistency between a top-tier team like T1 and a young roster like BFX. T1 won not through raw mechanics alone, but through superior macro, experience, and strategic adaptation. Despite the loss, BFX showed strong potential for growth at LCK Cup 2026.
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