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

The Esports World Cup 2025 is set to be a pivotal moment for mobile esports, and the addition of Honor of Kings to the lineup is making waves. With PUBG Mobile, Free Fire, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang already confirmed, the summer event in Riyadh is poised to showcase some of the best talent and offer substantial prize pools. Honor of Kings is stepping up its game with a three-year partnership with the EWC, bringing back the Honor of Kings World Cup with an impressive $3 million prize pool and an expanded format.

The tournament, scheduled to commence on July 15th and run until July 26th, will see 18 teams from around the world compete, including powerhouses from the King Pro League and Asian Champions League. The competition begins with a Group Stage where 16 teams are divided into four double-elimination brackets. The top team from each group advances directly to the Playoffs, while second-place teams get a shot at the last two spots through a Last Chance bracket.

Matches in the Group Stage will be best-of-three and best-of-five, setting the stage for the high-stakes Playoffs where champions from the KPL and ACL await. The grand finale, scheduled for August 16th, will follow a best-of-seven format, with a third-place match also on the agenda.

For those looking to craft the ultimate team for such tournaments, check out our comprehensive *Honor of Kings tier list*, which ranks every character based on their potential impact in competitive play.

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

If you're eager to test your skills, download Honor of Kings now. It's free-to-play with in-app purchases available. For more details, be sure to visit the official website.