Honor of Kings: $3M Prize at 2025 Esports World Cup

The Esports World Cup 2025 is poised to be a monumental event in the world of mobile esports. With established titles like PUBG Mobile, Free Fire, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang already confirmed, the summer showdown in Riyadh promises to showcase top-tier talent and offer substantial prize pools. Now, adding to the excitement, Honor of Kings is set to make a grand entrance.

As part of a three-year partnership with EWC, the Honor of Kings World Cup is making a comeback with a staggering $3 million prize pool and an expanded format that promises more teams and more thrilling action. The tournament will kick off on July 15th and run through July 26th, featuring 18 elite teams from around the world, including top contenders from the King Pro League and Asian Champions League.

The competition will start with a Group Stage involving 16 teams, divided 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 spots.

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

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

Qualifiers for this year’s tournament are already in full swing. Regional leagues across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are sending their top squads to Riyadh, with teams from Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and other regions 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 details, visit the official website.