The KPL Grand Finals 2025 officially kicked off on September 28 and will run until November 8, 2025. This premier Honor of Kings event stands as the largest mobile esports tournament in China, featuring a record-breaking prize pool of ¥70 million (≈ USD 9.8 million). The grand finals are held offline at the Beijing National Stadium (Bird’s Nest), the iconic venue that has now transformed into the epicenter of global esports attention.

About KPL Grand Finals 2025

The King Pro League (KPL) is the top-tier professional league for Honor of Kings in China, organized by TiMi Studios and Hero Esports. The KPL Grand Finals 2025 marks the second edition of the league’s ultimate championship event, replacing the Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC) as China’s highest-tier competition.
AG Super Play, the defending champions from 2024, aim to retain their title this year.

The 2025 edition is hosted at the Beijing National Stadium, which seats over 90,000 spectators. The opening ceremony, themed “Legends of the Crown”, celebrated the journey of all competing teams toward the coveted KPL title.
This year’s event is even grander than before, showcasing cutting-edge broadcast technology, massive stage production, and a more competitive tournament system.

KPL Grand Finals 2025 Tournament Format

The tournament unfolds in four stages across three major Chinese cities:

• Challenge Stage (Sept 28 – Oct 11, Chengdu)
  Single Round Robin Bo5. Six Master Group teams must rotate all seven roster players in each match to ensure strategic variety.

• Breakout Stage (Oct 12–14, Chengdu)
  Six non-qualified teams from the Challenge Stage battle in a Single Elimination Bo7 format. The top three advance to the next phase.

• Knockout Stage (Oct 17 – Nov 2, Changsha)
  The top eight teams compete in a Double Elimination Bo7 format. Teams eliminated twice are knocked out.

• Grand Finals (Nov 8, Beijing)
  The final two teams face off in a Best of 7 series using the Global Ban/Pick Ultimate Battle system, demanding deep hero pools and diverse strategies.

Participating Teams

A total of 12 teams are competing in the KPL Grand Finals 2025, divided into two groups:

Master Group:
AG Super Play, Wolves, DRG, LGD NBW, Talent Gaming, Weibo Gaming

Elite Group:
KuaiShow Gaming, EDward Gaming, Rogue Warriors, JD Gaming, Qing Jiu Club, TOP Esports Armor

Reigning champions AG Super Play are once again favorites, led by star players Ran, Zoe, and YiNuo. Meanwhile, Wolves enter the tournament with renewed determination after finishing as runner-up last season.

Prize Pool Breakdown

With a total of ¥70 million (~USD 9.8 million) up for grabs, KPL Grand Finals 2025 stands among the world’s richest mobile esports tournaments, rivaling Mobile Legends: M-Series and PUBG Mobile Global Championship.

Main Prizes:

• 1st Place: ¥20 million (~USD 2.8 million)

• 2nd Place: ¥10 million (~USD 1.4 million)

• 3rd Place: ¥8 million (~USD 1.1 million)
  The remaining funds are distributed among lower-ranked teams, MVP awards, and other individual honors.

Notable Players and Stats

Several players have already made their mark during the Challenge Stage:

• Luo (LGD NBW) – 7 MVPs

• Huayen (DRG) – 5 MVPs

• WanWan (DRG) – 5 MVPs

From a hero perspective, Nuwa, Charlotte, and Shen Mengxi dominate the meta, with Nuwa achieving a 72.9% win rate, making her the most impactful hero so far.
Teams AG Super Play and DRG maintain stellar consistency with average KDA ratios of 18.4 and 17.2, respectively — strong indicators of their potential Grand Finals showdown in Beijing.

Latest Schedule and Matches

The Challenge Stage continues until October 11, 2025 in Chengdu, with key upcoming matches including:

• LGD NBW vs EDward Gaming – Oct 10, 2025

• DRG vs KuaiShow Gaming – Oct 10, 2025

• Wolves vs JD Gaming – Oct 10, 2025

The top six teams from this phase will move on to the Breakout Stage, while the rest will be eliminated.

Locations and Production

The 2025 event spans three major Chinese cities:

• Chengdu – Challenge & Breakout Stages

• Changsha – Knockout Stage

• Beijing – Grand Finals

The Bird’s Nest Stadium in Beijing serves as the grand venue, featuring a spectacular holographic stage show that projects Honor of Kings heroes in life-sized 3D form across the arena.

How to Watch KPL Grand Finals 2025

Fans can catch the action live on Chinese streaming platforms such as Kuaishou, Huya, and Douyu.
For international audiences, English broadcasts will be available on the official Honor of Kings Esports Global Channel starting from the Knockout Stage.
Renowned casters Lao Wang, Ling Er, and Mei Meng will provide commentary and in-depth analysis.

Fun Facts About KPL 2025

• The new hero Chi Cha Chi Cha made its competitive debut in the Wolves vs KuaiShow Gaming match.

• AG Super Play currently holds a 10-match winning streak since the start of the season.

• The Bird’s Nest previously hosted League of Legends Worlds 2017, marking another milestone for Chinese esports history.

• The seven-player rotation rule is an innovative system unique to professional mobile esports.

With nearly USD 10 million in prizes, a massive live venue, and 12 elite teams, the KPL Grand Finals 2025 cements Honor of Kings as one of the largest and most advanced mobile esports ecosystems in the world. China’s esports scene continues to evolve into a global entertainment powerhouse — and all eyes are now on who will lift the KPL trophy at the Bird’s Nest and become the true King Pro League 2025 Champion.

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