- Top teams compete for a share of the $3 million prize pool
- Global Ban&Pick system makes its return
- Players can also unlock various in-game rewards
The countdown is on for the Honor of Kings World Cup 2025, kicking off next week in Riyadh as part of the Esports World Cup. This premier event features a massive $3,000,000 prize pool and the revival of the Global Ban&Pick format, drawing the world’s finest teams into a series of high-stakes matches.
The tournament begins with the group stage from July 15th to 19th. Each four-team group competes in a double-elimination format with best-of-three matches. Group winners move on to the Group Kings stage, while second-place teams get a final opportunity in the Last Chance bracket.
Both Group Kings and Last Chance matches take place on July 20th, determining the eight final teams for the playoffs starting July 23rd. This year, two KPL powerhouses, AG.AL and TT Global, join directly in the playoff bracket. The Grand Finals on July 26th will feature a best-of-seven Ultimate Battle for the championship.
The group stage matchups are now set. Group A includes Blacklist International, BOOM Esports, Gen.G Esports, and Paws Gaming. Group B sees Alpha7 Esports facing Dominator Esports, Loops, and Team Vitality. Groups C and D complete the lineup with teams such as Nova Esports, Twisted Minds, Nongshim Redforce, and OG Esports, promising exciting international showdowns.
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Away from the arena, fans can participate through the KWC-themed Honor Pass, available until August 28th. Complete missions to earn cosmetics like the Nuwa-Syzygy Moonlight skin and an exclusive Alessio KWC skin at level 80. Additional features like team voting, match predictions, and in-app activities bring the excitement directly to players.
For full details, visit the official Honor of Kings website.
