Honor of Kings Set for 2025 Esports World Cup with $3M Prize Pool

The Esports World Cup 2025 is set to be a pivotal event in the realm of mobile esports, featuring a lineup that includes PUBG Mobile, Free Fire, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. This summer's event in Riyadh promises to be a showcase of top-tier talent and hefty prize pools. Adding to the excitement, Honor of Kings is making a grand return to the tournament, elevating the stakes even further.

As part of a three-year partnership with EWC, the Honor of Kings World Cup will offer a staggering $3 million prize pool and an expanded format that brings more teams and more thrilling action to the competition. The event is scheduled to start on July 15th and will run until the 26th, with 18 teams from around the world competing, including top teams from the King Pro League and Asian Champions League.

The tournament will kick off with 16 teams in the Group Stage, organized into four double-elimination brackets. The top team from each group will advance directly to the Playoffs, while the second-place teams will compete in a Last Chance bracket for the remaining two playoff spots.

Matches in the Group Stage will be played in best-of-three and best-of-five formats, culminating in the Playoffs where the champions of the KPL and ACL will await. The final stage, scheduled for August 16th, will feature a best-of-seven bracket, with a third-place match also on the agenda.

For those looking to assemble the ultimate team for similar tournaments, check out our comprehensive *Honor of Kings tier list*, which ranks every character by their potential and effectiveness in competitive play.

Qualifiers for this year’s event are already in full swing, with regional leagues across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East sending their best teams to Riyadh. Teams from Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and other regions have been securing their spots throughout May and June.

If you're eager to test your skills, download Honor of Kings now by clicking on your preferred link below. The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases available. For more information, be sure to visit the official website.