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The stage is set for one of mobile esports’ biggest events of the year, the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025. Taking place in the Philippines from November 14th to 30th, this tournament will bring together the world’s best Honor of Kings teams for an action-packed showdown to close out the season.

The Road to the 2025 Championship

As the pinnacle of the Honor of Kings esports circuit, the International Championship marks the end of a year filled with regional leagues, qualifiers, and thrilling upsets. Sixteen elite teams from around the globe have earned their place, ready to compete for the $1 million USD prize pool and the prestigious championship title.

The event will be played offline in Manila, marking a major moment for the growing Southeast Asian Honor of Kings community. Fans can look forward to intense matches and passionate home support, especially for the Philippines-based teams making their appearance.

Tournament Format and Schedule

While Tencent Games hasn’t yet confirmed the official tournament structure, the 2025 International Championship is expected to follow a similar format to last year’s event.

  • Group Stage (November 14–17)
    Teams are expected to be divided into four groups of four, battling it out in a single round-robin format with best-of-three (Bo3) matches. The top two from each group will advance.
  • Knockout Stage (November 20–29)
    The Playoffs will likely feature a double-elimination bracket, with all matches played in a best-of-five (Bo5) format.
  • Grand Final (November 30)
    The two surviving teams will face off in an epic best-of-seven (Bo7) final to determine the 2025 world champion.

Teams to Watch

A total of 16 teams from multiple regions will battle for glory. Each earned their place through intense regional leagues and qualifiers throughout 2025.

Philippines Representatives

  • Blacklist International (Kings League 2025 Fall winners)
  • BOOM Esports
  • Elevate
  • A.C.T Esports Club

Malaysia Region

  • HomeBois Black Shrew Esport (defending champions)
  • Nova Esports
  • Alpha Gaming

Indonesia Region

  • Bigetron by Vitality (Kinga Laga 2025 Fall winners)
  • Kagendra
  • Vesakha Esports

Brazil Region

  • Loops Esports (Brazil Championship 2025 Spring winners)
  • Alpha7 Esports

Other Qualified Teams

  • Nongshim Redforce (Major East League winners)
  • OG Esports (Major West League champions)
  • Twisted Minds (Last Call qualifier)

The final spot will be decided through the Phoenix Reborn Qualifier on November 11th, where WETRND Esports and Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ) will battle for the last ticket to Manila.

What’s at Stake

The $1 million USD prize pool is one of the largest in mobile esports this year, with the champion team taking home $300,000. The top three teams will also automatically qualify for the Honor of Kings Challenger Cup 2025, a global competition featuring the top 32 squads and a ¥3.5 million (~$490,000 USD) prize pool.

To celebrate the event, Tencent Games is releasing a special commemorative skin for the assassin hero Jing, alongside a themed MVP skin for the tournament’s standout player.

How to Watch

Fans can catch every match of the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 live on the official YouTube and Twitch channels, starting November 14th.

Whether you’re supporting your favourite regional team or just tuning in for world-class MOBA action, this year’s championship promises fierce rivalries, thrilling comebacks, and plenty of highlights worth watching.