T1 Cafe pop-up in Malaysia
“All Hail Faker” is a phrase familiar among avid esports fans who watch and play League of Legends. It refers to Lee Sang-hyeok from South Korea’s top esports team T1, formerly known as SKT. The crew has five League of Legends world championship titles under their belts, and also a PC bang – or internet cafe – and cafe and arena space in their name in Korea.
On 18th October 2025, a pop-up T1 Cafe with merch and food themed around team T1 lands in KL, so fans in Malaysia can experience a piece of their PC bang and cafe on our shores.
What to expect at T1 Cafe pop-up in Malaysia
The pop-up cafe, which also popped by cities in China, opens in KL from 18th October onwards. It takes place at Dimension Poptown in LaLaport BBCC, featuring a themed dining menu and official merch of T1, including signed goods from the professional gamers.
T1 Cafe & Arena in Korea.
Image credit: @noblesse_jiho via Instagram
With T1 currently competing in the 2025 League of Legends World Championship, Malaysian fans can snag the personalised merch to support their fave T1 players. Of course, the G.O.A.T player of League of Legends, Faker, will be featured on the goodies, alongside teammates Doran, Oner, Gumayusi, and Keria.
T1 Cafe & Arena in Korea.
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A cafe with themed T1 food & merch
There may be no PCs at the pop-up cafe for legit PC bang feels, you can still dine on a curated menu that features five different main courses, desserts, and drinks that are inspired by each T1 member.
Each table will get to bring home a complimentary mini fan for orders of a main course, along with a player-themed postcard and stirring stick. The price for main courses are RM50 per plate, with options like Korean-style fried chicken and kimchi and tteokbokki spicy ramen with cheese.
Image credit: @k.hyooo_ via Instagram
Not just a cafe with food, there’s a space dedicated to merch of the legendary League of Legends team. Find everything from team-branded T-shirts to cotton plush pendants, and even mouse pads. Fans with a favourite player can also shop items like acrylic stands, keychain pendants, acrylic shakers, and collectible stickers that feature each individual member.
Food at T1 Cafe & Arena in Korea.
Image credit: @__hye95 via Instagram
You can also claim a galore of freebies with merch or dine-in receipts:
- A free holographic T1 trading card when you post a photo of the venue on social media with the hashtag #DimensionPoptownMalaysia
- A T1-themed paper bag with every RM5 spent
- A random commemorative ticket stub of the team’s players with every RM100 spent
- A random photo card pendant of the team’s players with every RM150 spent
Experience the world of T1 at this pop-up in KL
Whether you’re a hardcore fan, a casual League of Legends player, or just someone new and curious about the game, T1 is a powerhouse in the gaming world – and this pop-up cafe from the team with merch proves that they definitely have a piece of that K-pop appeal.
While fans cross their fingers for another title win at the 2025 League Of Legends World Championships, keep busy with this themed T1 Cafe pop-up coming to Malaysia.
Venue: L2-40B&41, Dimension Poptown, LaLaport BBCC, City Centre, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, Bukit Bintang, 55100, Kuala Lumpur
Time: 11am-10pm
Date: 18th October 2025 onwards
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Cover image adapted from: @noblesse_jiho, @__hye95 via Instagram