Honor of Kings World Cup 2025: The Ultimate Mid‑Season Showdown
The Honor of Kings World Cup 2025 (commonly referred to as KWC 2025) is the ultimate mid-season global mobile esports tournament, held as part of the Esports World Cup (EWC) – and this year it’s returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia! Here’s your deep dive into everything you need to know.
📅 When & Where
Dates: July 15–26, 2025
Venue: Boulevard Riyadh City, 5v5 Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Organizer: Level Infinite, TiMi Studios, EWC Foundation, ESL Faceit Group.
🎮 Format & Structure
Stages Overview:
Group Stage (July 15–19):
-16 teams split into 4 groups of 4
- Double-elimination GSL format, best-of‑3 matches
- Group Kings & Last Chance (July 20):
- Group Kings: Group stage winners face off in best-of‑3
- Last Chance: Group runners-up compete in two BO5 matches
Playoffs (July 23–26):
- 8 teams in a single-elimination bracket
- Quarterfinals & semifinals in BO5; Grand Final in BO7 with “Ultimate Battle” draft mode.
🏆 Prize Pool & Rewards
Total Prize Pool: USD 3,000,000
Winner’s Prize: USD 750,000 (25% of the pool)
Additionally, players can earn exclusive rewards via an in-game “Honor Pass”, including the commemorative Alessio – Heavenpulse skin at Battle Pass level 80
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🌍 Teams & Qualification
Total Teams: 18 global teams.
16 teams begin in the Group Stage; 2 teams (KPL Spring champion, ACL champion) earn direct Playoff seeding.
Regional Representation:
1. KPL (China) - KPL Spring Champion; KPL Dream Team return.
2. PKL (Philippines) - Boom Esports, Blacklist Intl, A.C.T. Esports, Paws Gaming
3. MKL (Malaysia) - Nova Esports, Black Shrew
4. IKL (Indonesia) - Kagendra (supported by Raffi Ahmad), Dominator, Vitality
CHOKBR (Brazil) Alpha7, Loops
5. Major East/West & WKS Gen.G, Nongshim, OG, etc. from Japan, Korea, MENA, Europe, CIS
🔄 Tournament Format at a Glance
Group Stage: 16 teams, BO3, double-elimination
Group Kings: Winners of each group, BO3
Last Chance: Runners-up, 2 BO5 elimination matches
Playoffs: 8 teams, single-elim bracket—BO5 for quarters/semis, BO7 Grand Finals
This format ensures excitement and a fair chance for upsets in every stage.
🌟 Beyond the Arena
Honorable Alessio – Heavenpulse skin available via Honor Pass.
Fan engagement: vote for team support, make match predictions, and earn in-game swag.
Global live streams: YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and other platforms
🚀 What Makes KWC 2025 Special?
It’s the first mid-season “World Cup” for Honor of Kings, signaling maturity in global esports
The US$3M prize pool, with a landmark BO7 Grand Final twist (“Ultimate Battle”), raises stakes and viewer engagement
A truly international showcase, featuring 18 teams from China, Southeast Asia, Brazil, MENA, Korea, Europe, and beyond
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🏅 Storylines to Watch
Can KPL Dream Team defend their iron grip on global dominance? They swept through EWC 2024 without a loss.
Will regional champions like Kagendra from Indonesia, backed by public figures like Raffi Ahmad, break new ground.
How will Major East/West and wildcard teams fare on the big stage? Expect fireworks in GSL format and series matchups.
🎥 How to Follow
Streams: Official Honor of Kings channels on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook
Coverage: Watch highlights, stats, and analysis via EWC platforms
In-game: Earn skins, complete missions, and predict matches via Honor Pass & events
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