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

The Esports World Cup 2025 is poised to be a defining moment for mobile esports, with PUBG Mobile, Free Fire, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang already confirmed. This summer's event in Riyadh promises top-tier talent and substantial prize pools. Now, Honor of Kings is set to elevate the competition further.

Under a three-year partnership with EWC, the Honor of Kings World Cup returns with a $3 million prize pool and an expanded format. The tournament will run from July 15th to July 26th, featuring 18 global teams, including formidable line-ups from the King Pro League and Asian Champions League.

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

Matches in the initial rounds will be best-of-three and best-of-five, leading up to the Playoffs where the KPL and ACL champions await. The final stage, scheduled for August 16th, will feature a best-of-seven format, with a third-place match also included.

For those looking to build the perfect team for similar events, check out our comprehensive Honor of Kings tier list, ranking all characters by their potential.

Qualifiers for this year's tournament are already in progress. Regional leagues in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are sending their top teams to Riyadh, with teams from Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and more securing their spots through 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 details, visit the official website.