Honor of Kings World Cup 2025 is all set to kick off next week in Riyadh

Honor of Kings World Cup 2025 Blasts Into Riyadh With High-Stakes Esports Action

• The best teams go head-to-head for a piece of the $3M prize pool
• Global Ban&Pick system sees a return
• You can also earn several in-game rewards

The countdown is on for the **Honor of Kings World Cup 2025**, kicking off next week in Riyadh as part of the Esports World Cup. With a massive $3,000,000 prize pool and the return of the Global Ban&Pick format, top squads are preparing for a wave of high-stakes clashes—perfect for fans searching for *Honor of Kings competitive meta updates* or *international MOBA esports coverage*.

The tournament opens with a group stage from July 15th to 19th, where each four-team group plays double-elimination best-of-three series. Group winners advance to the Group Kings stage, while runners-up move to the Last Chance bracket for one final shot. It’s an intense setup ideal for anyone following *Riyadh esports tournament schedules*.

Both Group Kings and Last Chance battles unfold on July 20th, determining the eight playoff contenders for July 23rd. They’ll be joined by KPL powerhouses AG.AL and TT Global, directly seeded into the playoffs. Everything builds to the July 26th Grand Finals, a best-of-seven Ultimate Battle that promises peak MOBA drama.

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Confirmed group matchups include Blacklist International, BOOM Esports, Gen.G Esports, and Paws Gaming in Group A, with Group B hosting Alpha7 Esports, Dominator Esports, Loops, and Team Vitality. Groups C and D add Nova Esports, Twisted Minds, Nongshim Redforce, and OG Esports, promising nonstop global clashes.

Beyond the arena, players can dive into the KWC-themed Honor Pass—available through August 28th—to unlock rewards like the Nuwa-Syzygy Moonlight skin and an exclusive Alessio KWC skin at level 80. Additional features include team voting, match predictions, and other events to keep the excitement rolling at home.

Visit Honor of Kings’ official website for more information.

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• $3,000,000 prize pool fuels top-tier global competition
• Return of the Global Ban&Pick system for deeper strategic play
• Double-elimination group stage with best-of-three formats
• KWC Honor Pass offers exclusive skins and themed rewards
• Playoff showdown culminates in a best-of-seven Grand Finals