KPL 2025 proves mobile gaming now rules the global stage

The 2025 King Pro League (KPL) Grand Finals for Honor of Kings has set a new global benchmark in esports. Hosted at Beijing’s iconic National Stadium, the “Bird’s Nest,” the event drew a jaw-dropping crowd of 62,196 spectators, officially earning a Guinness World Record for the largest live audience in esports history. 

With a staggering ¥70 million CNY prize pool (around $9.8 million USD), this year’s KPL showcased just how massive mobile gaming has become in China. The finals saw Chengdu All Gamers (AG Super Play) face their long-time rivals, Chongqing Wolves, in a high-stakes showdown. AG emerged victorious with a 4–2 scoreline, claiming nearly $2.8 million in winnings and cementing their dynasty in the Honor of Kings scene. 

The production matched the prestige, featuring a 7,000-square-meter LED setup and a 128-meter stage that transformed the Bird’s Nest into a futuristic arena. With major organizations, elite players, and cinematic-level production, the KPL 2025 Grand Finals have redefined what a mobile esports event can be. This was not just a championship but a milestone proving that mobile esports now rivals traditional gaming’s biggest stages.