Honor of Kings Unveils Details About KIC 2025

by Marcus Thompson November 11, 2025

written by Marcus Thompson November 11, 2025

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AG, a professional esports team, won the historic KPL Grand Final held at Beijings Birds Nest, securing a $2 million prize and the FMVP title.
The event broke records with an attendance of 62,196 fans, making it the largest in-person esports audience.
The Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC) 2025 will take place in Manila, Philippines, featuring a $1 million prize pool and top teams from around the globe.
Honor of Kings received recognition at the Green Game Jam Awards 2025 for its creative and nature-focused approach.

AG Wins Historic KPL Grand Final at Beijing’s Bird’s Nest, Securing $2M and FMVP Titles in Honor of Kings

Chengdu All Gamers (AG) triumphed over Wolves Esports at the 2025 King Pro League (KPL) Grand Final, held at Beijing’s National Stadium (the Bird’s Nest). AG secured the championship title and a $2 million prize from the total $9.8 million pool. The KPL Grand Final marked a milestone as the first esports event hosted at the Bird’s Nest, drawing 62,196 fans who attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the largest in-person esports audience. The event dazzled attendees with a panoramic LED setup and a 128-meter main stage. AG secured their victory after a close match, with a final score of 4-2. Player Yinuo was awarded the FMVP title. The game employed a best-of-seven (BO7) system with a Global Ban Pick Ultimate Battle format. As champions, AG received an exclusive FMVP visual, team visual, avatar frame, and voice line within Honor of Kings, solidifying their place in the game’s history. The KPL is recognized as the world’s largest mobile esports league, attracting 250 million viewers last year. The Honor of Kings ecosystem connects players of all levels, with the King Pro League (KPL) and the Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC) showcasing top-tier competitive play.

Honor of Kings KIC 2025 in Manila: Global Clash for $1M, FMVP Title, and Green Game Award

The Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC) 2025 will take place in Manila, Philippines, from November 14–30, featuring a $1 million prize pool. The top 16 teams from around the globe will compete at two venues: Shooting Gallery (November 14–23) and Ayala Malls Manila Bay Activity Center (November 28–30). Participants will include teams from Southeast Asia, Major East and West League champions (such as Chokbr), and top contenders from the KIC Last Call and Phoenix Reborn qualifiers. Just as with the KPL championship, the KIC 2025 champions will also receive an exclusive FMVP visual. Fans can also obtain a new KIC esports visual for Jin to commemorate the event. Viewers can catch all the action on Honor of Kings’ official channels on Twitch, Facebook, its website, YouTube, and TikTok. Honor of Kings also received a Trailblazer prize at the Green Game Jam Awards 2025 for its creative and nature-focused approach.