Summary:
- The Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 kicks off in the Philippines from November 14 to 30, bringing global esports teams together.
- Sixteen teams from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, and other regions will battle for a $1 million prize pool.
- You can watch the matches live on YouTube and Twitch. Free entry is available at venues in Makati and Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
It is time to know who will rule the land of Primaera. The Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 will decide the world’s best team as the season ends in the Philippines. Champions from different regions will gather, giving fans a chance to see top-level strategy and skill as they compete for a $1,000,000 prize pool. Here’s what we know so far.
Format and Schedule
The official tournament format is not yet confirmed. However, it will likely follow last year’s structure. The Group Stage will run for the first four days. Teams will be split into four groups of four. Each group will play a best-of-three round-robin format.
Top teams from each group enter the Knockout Stage. This stage is held from November 20 to 29. It is expected to be a double-elimination bracket. The matches will follow a best-of-five format. Finally, the Grand Finals are on November 30. Two teams will fight in a best-of-seven series. The winner will be crowned the world champion.
Participating Teams and Regional Representation
This year, 16 teams qualified for the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 through regional leagues and qualifiers. Four teams from the Philippines Kings League 2025 Fall are Blacklist International, BOOM Esports, Elevate, and A.C.T Esports Club.
Meanwhile, the MY Honor of Kings League contributed HomeBois Black Shrew Esports (the defending champion), Nova Esports, and Alpha Gaming. From Indonesia’s Kinga Laga 2025 Fall, Bigetron by Vitality, Kagendra, and Vesakha Esports qualified after intense regional battles.
Loops and Alpha7 Esports qualified from the Honor of Kings Brazil Championships 2025 Spring. Nongshim Redforce, OG Esports, and Twisted Minds also join the lineup as winners from their respective leagues. The last slot will go to either WETRND Esports or Rex Regum Qeon, decided in the Phoenix Reborn Qualifier on November 11.
Prize Pool, Rewards, and Exclusive In-Game Skins
The Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 offers a $1 million prize pool. The champion will take home $300,000. Players can also unlock a special in-game skin for assassin hero Jing to celebrate the winner.
The tournament MVP will receive a unique themed skin. The top three teams will also qualify for the Challenger Cup 2025, where 32 teams will compete for a ¥3.5 million prize pool later this year.
How and Where to Watch
You can watch the tournament live on YouTube and Twitch. Live coverage begins on November 14. The Group Stage is at Shooting Gallery Studios in Makati. Later, the Knockout Stage is at Ayala Malls Manila Bay. The Grand Finals will be at Ayala Malls too. With great news for Filipino fans, they can catch all the action live for free at the event venues.
Final Thoughts
Clearly, the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 is keeping fans on the edge of their seats. The hype for the battle continues to build, especially with news that SB19 will perform the official anthem. The excitement has only grown stronger day by day. As November approaches, all HOK fans’ eyes will turn to Manila. People will witness which team rises and which falls. And who’s the team that will claim the ultimate crown?
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