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Web Release
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Web Release
AG.AL CROWNED WINNERS OF THE HONOR OF KINGS WORLD CUP, HONOR OF KINGS INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HEADS TO THE PHILIPPINES IN NOVEMBER!
has emerged victorious in Riyadh at the KWC where they took down TT Global in an intense back-and-forth, which saw them battle it out across seven matches to lift the trophy, with executing an exhilarating reverse sweep that saw them turn the tide at game 5, before resounding wins in games 6 and 7. As champions, claimed $750,000 USD of the $3M USD prize pool. The grand final between and TT Global was the culmination of an intense series of matches that unfolded during the KWC at the Esports World Cup, where the world's 18 best Honor of Kings teams went head-to-head for a chance to claim victory on the world stage. Final results of KWC 2025 KWC began on July 15th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Esports World Cup 2025, bringing together the best teams from across the world to compete for a $3M prize pool. The grand final saw a full house of fans around the world, and in the arena, treated to a thrilling best-of-seven series with clinching the victory in the final match. Coming back from a match point 3-1 deficit earlier in the series, managed to keep their cool, eventually taking down TT Global to earn their place in Honor of Kings esports history. Chen 'Zoe' Jiahao from was awarded the grand final MVP trophy for his impressive performance throughout the series. also earned the right to be called one of the best Honor of Kings teams in the world. Players from all around the world also celebrate KWC online and vote in game for their favorite team and player. finally crowned as Fan Favorite Team, claimed as Fan Favorite Player, and Mara Aquino claimed as the Fan Favorite Voice. Upcoming Excitements in Honor of Kings Esports 'We've built an esports ecosystem for players worldwide. Over 160,000 players have created their own esports stories. We see these stories worldwide, happening in each players' daily lives. And in the second half of 2025, we'll tell these stories even more fiercely, with greater tournaments, lower barriers to enter, and more ways for players to make their mark.' Said James Yang, Senior Director of Level Infinite Global Esports Center. Honor of Kings International Championship During KWC more details around what viewers can look forward to from Honor of Kings Esports in 2025 were revealed. The Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC), the crown jewel of Honor of Kings Esports returns in November, where top teams worldwide will head to The Philippines to compete. Renowned for embracing the culture of its host region, this year's KIC will provide local and global fans with an exciting spectacle, with more to be announced soon. Alongside a significant share of the $1,000,000 prize pool, the champion of KIC 2025 will be immortalised in-game, with their very own hero skin in Honor of Kings. What's more, the Top 3 performing teams from KIC will carry their regional flags to the Challenger Cup in China this December. Honor of Kings Nation Clash Honor of Kings has also announced a brand new tournament – Honor of Kings Nation Clash (KNC), to offer more opportunities for players to compete, with the first iteration taking place in Malaysia in October, inviting the best talent from Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines to compete. Honor of Kings Regional Professional Leagues The second half of 2025 will also see the launch of the Honor of Kings Regional Professional Leagues return for a second season, with the winners from IKL, MKL and PKL, receiving a special team-themed outfit for the Honor of Kings hero Flowborn. Indonesia King Laga (IKL) – August 22nd – October 5th MY Honor of Kings League (MKL) – September 5th – October 19th Philippine Kings League (PKL) – August 29th – October 12th Wildcard Kings Series (WKS) – September 5th – September 7th Honor of Kings Brazil Championship (CHOKBR) – September 5th – September 28th Major East League (KME) – September 11th – September 28th Major West League (KMW) – September 11th – September 28th Honor of Kings Open Series So far in 2025, the top performing players in the Honor of Kings Open Series have paved their way to the global stage. Twisted Minds have paved their way from the Open Series, to Honor of Kings Major West League to earn their coveted spot in the KWC 2025 where they placed fourth in the leaderboard. In the Open Series Split 3, over 160,000 players from over 100 countries and regions competed in the tournaments, and 18 teams advanced to regional professional leagues. Now, Open Series Split 4 has begun, with low entry requirements and a new format for more competitive battles. Honor of Kings Campus Series The inaugural KCS tournaments took place in over 500 campuses around the world, with thousands of students participating, offering them a taste of pro-level competition and meet with like-minded players. For the remainder of 2025 KCS tournaments will roll out to even more campuses around the world, as well as offer more online events for mass participation. For more information on Honor of Kings esports news and updates, be sure to follow the Honor of Kings Esports' official social channels: Instagram: @hok_global_esports Facebook: @HOK Global Esports X (formerly Twitter): @HoKEsports YouTube: @hokglobalesports Twitch: @HOK_Esports
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Nova Esports finish third at KWC, claim RM1.3 million payday
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian side Nova Esports did the country proud after finishing third at the Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC) in Riyadh today (July 26). Nova churned out a 3-0 win over Twisted Minds in the third-place playoff to walk away with a a hefty US310,000 (RM1.3 million) in prize money. Nova had earlier beaten OG 4-0 in the quarterfinals but lost 4-1 to TT Global in the semi-finals. will play TT Global for the title later today. Nova was one of three Malaysian or Malaysian-linked sides that competed at KWC, the other two being Black Shrew Esports and Alpha Gaming. This is not the first time Nova has won big this year. They emerged victorious during Season 3 of the Honor of Kings (HoK) Invitational in Manila in March to claim US$100,000 (RM446,000) in prize money.
Bahrain This Week
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Bahrain This Week
HONOR OF KINGS WORLD CUP KICKS OFF ON JULY 15TH
Honor of Kings is excited to share the details for the highly anticipated Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC), which is set to kick off on July 15th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Esports World Cup 2025. The KWC will bring together the best teams from across the world to compete for a $3,000,000 prize pool. For the first time, two KPL teams were invited to the KWC with this year's tournament featuring the KPL Spring Season champion and the ACL champion, promising more exciting match-ups. KWC Key Visuals Tournament Structure and Schedule Since the introduction of the Global Ban&Pick to Honor of Kings in 2025, regional leagues have delivered a wave of unforgettable moments, from Game 7 showdowns to underdog triumphs. This innovative drafting format has raised the stakes and added a new layer of strategic depth to every match. Fans can look forward to even more exciting clashes as Global Ban&Pick returns for the Honor of Kings World Cup. Group Stage – July 15–19 The group stage will see the 16 teams divided into four groups of four. Teams will take part in a double-elimination with a Bo3 format. The four group winners will advance to the Group Kings, and the four runners-up will battle it out in the Last Chance. Group A: Blacklist International BOOM Esports Gen.G Esports Paws Gaming Group B: Alpha7 Esports Dominator Esports Loops Team Vitality Group C: Black Shrew Esports Kagendra Nova Esports Twisted Minds Group D: ACT Esports Club Alpha Gaming Nongshim Redforce OG Esports Group Kings & Last Chance – July 20 The Last Chance will see the four Group Stage runners-up play in two matches and play a single Bo5s. The matches will be predetermined by the following format: A2 vs B2 and C2 vs D2, with the winners of each match qualifying for the Playoffs. The Group Kings will see the four Group Stage winners play in two matches and play a single Bo3 with A1 vs B1 and C1 vs D1. The winners will be placed in the playoffs pool 1, and the losers will be placed in the Pool 2 with the other 2 teams qualified for Last Chance. Playoffs – July 23–26 The playoffs will see eight teams compete in a Single-elimination bracket. Teams will include those who have competed through the Group Kings and Last Chance, as well as two directly qualified KPL teams: and TT Global. The Grand Finals will then be held on July 26, featuring a best-of-7 series with the high-stakes 'Ultimate Battle' draft mode. In-Game Events This KWC introduces a variety of in-game events including the debut of the first esports tournament-themed Honor Pass. From June 24 to August 28, players can claim the Elite Pass for free. By completing missions players earn experience to level up and unlock rewards. At Level 1, players receive the Nuwa–Syzygy Moonlight skin, and reaching Level 80 grants the exclusive Alessio KWC skin. Additional activities include team support voting, and match prediction quizzes. Players To Watch As the world's top teams clash on the global stage, fierce rivalries and high stakes promise unforgettable moments. All eyes will be on key players expected to rise to the occasion. Ten players are spotlighted to watch this tournament. No. Player Name Role Team name Iconic Hero 1 Jungle Blacklist International Luna, Pei, Lam 2 Jungle BOOM Esports Luna, Jing, Lam 3 Mid KAGENDRA Mai Shiranui, Gan & Mo, Princess Frost 4 Jungle Team Vitality Jing, Ata, Dian Wei, Wukong 5 Mid Dominator Esports Mai Shiranui, Yixing, Shangguan 6 Clash Nova Esports Guan Yu, Dharma, Mayene 7 Jungle Black Shrew Esport Pei, Jing, Luna 8 Clash Team OG Mulan, Guan Yu, Charlotte 9 A7. Dani Jungle Alpha7 Esports Augran, Musashi, Heino 10 Roam Nongshim RedForce Zhangfei, Sunbin, Dyadia
Broadcast Pro
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Broadcast Pro
Honor of Kings World Cup set to kick off in Riyadh with $3m prize pool
The KWC is debuting in the Middle East for the first time, signaling the Gulf's rising influence in global esports. Honor of Kings has unveiled the full schedule and details for the Honor of Kings World Cup (KWC), which will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, starting July 15 as part of the Esports World Cup 2025. The global tournament will gather elite teams from around the world to battle for a prize pool of $3m. This year's edition of the KWC introduces notable changes, including the participation of two invited teams from China's King Pro League (KPL), the KPL Spring Season champion and the Asian Champions League (ACL) winner, promising high-level competition and more exciting matchups on the international stage. A key feature returning for the KWC is the Global Ban&Pick system, which was introduced earlier this year to add a new layer of strategy to team drafting. The format has already delivered dramatic results across regional leagues, including Game 7 thrillers and surprise victories from underdog teams. The competition opens with the Group Stage from July 15 to 19, where 16 teams will be split into four groups of four. Teams will compete in a double-elimination format with best-of-three (Bo3) matches. Group winners will advance to the 'Group Kings' stage, while runners-up head to the 'Last Chance' round. On July 20, the Last Chance stage will see second-place teams from the group phase face off in two best-of-five (Bo5) matches: A2 vs B2 and C2 vs D2. Winners of these matches will secure the final spots in the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Group Kings stage will pit group winners against each other in Bo3 matches: A1 vs B1 and C1 vs D1. Victors will enter the playoffs as Pool 1 seeds, while the losers join Pool 2 alongside the Last Chance winners. The Playoffs will run from July 23 to 26 in a single-elimination bracket format, featuring the top eight teams, six qualifiers from the earlier rounds plus the two directly seeded KPL teams, and TT Global. The tournament culminates in the Grand Finals on July 26, played in a best-of-seven format using the high-stakes 'Ultimate Battle' draft mode. To mark the occasion, Honor of Kings is also launching a range of in-game events. From June 24 through August 28, players can access the first esports-themed Honor Pass for free. By completing missions, players level up to earn rewards, including the Nuwa–Syzygy Moonlight skin at Level 1 and the exclusive Alessio KWC skin at Level 80. Fans can also participate in team support votes and prediction quizzes tied to match outcomes.
CTV News
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Alberta karaoke bar provides community as well as a stage
The winner of the KWC Global Karaoke contest in Thorsby will have the chance to sing on a global stage. CTV News Edmonton's Connor Hogg has the story. Like many small towns, the hotel that serves also as a bar and restaurant in Thorsby, Alta., is the most happening place Friday nights. Located on a main street corner, the hotel boasts live local music every week — karaoke, that is. Thorsby Hotel Bar and Grill The Thorsby Hotel Bar and Grill is seen in this June 29, 2025, picture. (Connor Hogg/ CTV News Edmonton) The singers put on their best show last Sunday for a chance to participate in the 2025 Karaoke World Championships (KWC) finals in Bangkok, Thailand, in November. 'It can be a little intimidating once you get into the further parts of the competition, but honestly, it's actually one of the best things I've ever done,' contestant Pandora Aurora Knight told CTV News Edmonton. 'I've grown so much and gotten so many good people in my life as a result.... It gives me that sense of community, of a place where I fit.' Knight didn't exactly willingly begin karaoke 10 years ago. But the push was enlightening. 'I've discovered a passion for music and singing that I didn't really realize I had, and it's become very much a focal point in my life.' Thorsby Hotel Bar and Grill karaoke Pandora Aurora Knight sings karaoke at the Thorsby Hotel Bar and Grill on June 29, 2025. (Connor Hogg/ CTV News Edmonton) Other karaokers echoed the sentiment. They all credited the judges' feedback for improvements in their performance and lauded competition as a confidence booster. But largely, they touted karaoke for its other benefits. 'It's kind of a release of endorphins,' Laura Mae Cartledge said. 'I like to bottle them up and try not to let my emotions show too much. And then (through) music, I can express them a bit more.' Alex Schwarzer added, 'I was a singer when I was in grade school, and I knew I had a little bit of talent, but I didn't know how much talent.... You get the applause, there's some sort of validation there saying, 'Yeah, you're as good as you think you are.'' Whether it's in Thorsby – a community of 1,000 about 70 kilometres southwest of Edmonton – or their own home cities, some singers on Sunday said they do karaoke multiple nights a week. Thorsby Hotel Bar and Grill karaoke Alex Schwarzer sings karaoke at the Thorsby Hotel Bar and Grill on June 29, 2025. (Connor Hogg/ CTV News Edmonton) 'We're very supportive. We like to look out for what songs fit our vocal range, what we can kind of adapt and work with each other to get better,' Cartledge said of her 'KWC family.' The group gathers not just for karaoke, but holidays and other occasions, too. 'I moved a couple months ago and we put up a little post on our community wall. I had like 11 people show up to help me.... We are there for each other,' Knight told CTV News Edmonton. 'That's more important than anything — knowing where you belong or where you can fit in. Everyone needs that. Everyone longs for that.' With files from CTV News Edmonton's Connor Hogg
