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91,000 Seats Gone in Record Time

The hype around Honor of Kings has hit an all-time high. Tickets for the 2025 King Pro League (KPL) Grand Final sold out in just 12 seconds, setting a new record for Chinese esports. The announcement came straight from Tencent Games, the publisher of Honor of Kings and organiser of the event, confirming what many already suspected, the mobile MOBA remains an unstoppable force in Asia’s gaming scene.

The Grand Final will take place on 8 November 2025 at 5:30 PM (GMT+8) inside the Beijing National Stadium, better known as the Bird’s Nest. With its massive 91,000-seat capacity, the venue will host one of the largest live esports audiences of the year.

A Stadium-Sized Spectacle

Beyond the championship clash itself, the KPL 2025 Grand Final is shaping up to be a full-scale entertainment event. Chinese music icons Han Hong and Zhou Shen are set to perform the official Honor of Kings 2025 theme song “神驰的属地” (Shén chí de shǔ dì), translated as The Realm of Spirit and Glory.

The fusion of high-stakes esports and live music performances cements KPL’s reputation as one of Asia’s biggest digital entertainment showcases. Fans worldwide can still join the excitement through the official Honor of Kings Esports YouTube channel, along with regional streaming platforms such as Rednote and DouYu.

AG Super Play Returns to the Grand Final

On the competitive side, AG Super Play has already secured its place in the Grand Final after dominating Weibo Gaming with a convincing 4–1 victory in the Upper Bracket Final.

Weibo Gaming still has a shot at redemption, set to face the winner between Dragon Ranger and Wolves in the Lower Bracket Final on 2 November 2025. The victor will earn the last remaining ticket to the championship stage, setting the scene for an epic showdown under the lights of the Bird’s Nest.

AG Super Play, as the reigning champion, will be fighting to defend its crown, but the competition is fierce. Each team in the top four has shown the skill and strategy to pull off a major upset, and with ¥70 million (around $9.8 million) in total prize money on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Tickets Gone in Seconds

Tencent’s official ticketing platforms, including Tencent Sports and Damai.cn, were flooded the moment sales went live. Within 12 seconds, every ticket, from standard admission to VIP, was gone.

On secondary marketplaces, prices reportedly spiked up to five times their original value, showing just how intense the demand is. On Chinese social media, the hashtag #KPLFinalTickets trended nationwide as fans vented their frustration, joking that “it’s harder to get into KPL than a K-Pop concert.”

A Defining Moment for Chinese Esports

The 2025 King Pro League Grand Final is more than just another match, it’s a cultural milestone. Honor of Kings continues to dominate the mobile esports landscape, blending competition, entertainment, and community in a way few games have achieved.

As tens of thousands fill the Bird’s Nest and millions more tune in online, this year’s Grand Final is expected to set new records for live viewership and solidify Honor of Kings as China’s premier esports spectacle.

When the lights go up on 8 November, all eyes will be on Beijing, where history, and a new champion, will be made.