T1 faces mounting internal pressure on CEO Joe Marsh following a July 2026 Sports Seoul investigation into the organization's exclusive sponsorship deal with CAA Singapore, a firm tied to Marsh's prior Comcast Spectacor role. This sparked fan protests with LED trucks demanding "Marsh Out," alongside reported 75% turnover in the sponsorship team and board-level talks between majority shareholder SK Square and Comcast about a potential successor. Although Marsh received a formal extension through March 2029 in May, his June 30 term lapsed without resolution, creating a de facto leadership gap amid T1's mixed 2026 LCK regular season and roster experiments like temporary jungler swaps. Trader consensus at 59% for departure by year-end reflects these governance strains and shareholder negotiations outweighing prior stability signals.