The Grand Final of the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 is set to take place tomorrow, bringing the tournament to an epic conclusion. Fans can look forward to a thrilling Best-of-7 showdown between HomeBois BSE and Nova Esports, two teams that have battled their way through the competition to reach the final stage.

With both sides showing exceptional form throughout the championship, tomorrow’s match promises high-level gameplay, bold strategies, and intense action worthy of a world-class finale. Honor of Kings fans won’t want to miss this clash for the 2025 title.

Six teams remain in the playoffs of the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025! Blacklist International, Twisted Minds, Alpha Gaming, BOOM Esports, Nova Esports, and HomeBois BSE! The decisive matches will begin on November 28!

The Honor of Kings International Championship 2025—also known as KIC 2025 or Honor of Kings World—serves as the premier global tournament of the competitive season. As one of the esports scene’s largest mobile gaming events, it brings together the strongest Honor of Kings teams from across the world to battle for an impressive prize pool.

This year’s championship will take place offline in the Philippines, with matches hosted in two locations: Shooting Gallery Studios in Makati City and Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque. All competitors will play on the event’s official device, the TECNO POVA 7 Ultra 5G.

Below is a complete overview of the tournament’s schedule, teams, prize pool, and viewing options.

When Does the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 Begin?

KIC 2025 kicks off with its Group Stage on November 14, running until November 18.The Knockout Stage starts shortly after, beginning on November 20 and concluding with the Grand Final on November 30.

While it is the biggest event of the Honor of Kings calendar, it is not the last competition of the year. The top three teams from KIC 2025 will automatically qualify for the Challenger Cup in December.

Additionally, the assassin hero Jing will receive a special commemorative skin as part of the event. The tournament’s final MVP will also be honored with their own exclusive themed skin following the championship.

KIC 2025 Teams and Qualification

KIC 2025 features 16 elite international teams, though top Chinese teams from the Honor of Kings Pro League (KPL) will not participate, as they have their own premier event, the KPL Grand Finals.

A total of 14 teams qualify directly through their respective regional leagues during the Fall season (Spring for Brazil). The final two spots are earned through special qualification routes:

Qualification Paths

• Last Call Tournament

Runners-up from the Major West League, Major East League, and Wild Card Kings Series compete for one slot.

• Phoenix Reborn

The two most popular non-qualified teams (based on in-game votes) face off for the last remaining place.

Qualified Teams

How to Watch KIC 2025

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Tournament Format

KIC 2025 begins with its Group Stage, consisting of four groups: A, B, C, and D.There are no seeds in this stage; all 16 teams compete in a round-robin, with each match played in a best-of-three (BO3) format.The top two teams from each group will advance to the Knockout Stage.

The Knockout Stage introduces seedings. Group winners will face the runners-up in the quarter-finals. This phase features a double-elimination bracket, with all matches played in best-of-seven (BO7) format. The tournament culminates in the Grand Final on November 30.

Prize Pool

Teams will compete for a massive $1,000,000 USD prize pool.Although not the largest in Honor of Kings esports history—the 2024 KPL Grand Finals boasted an astonishing ¥70,000,000 (~$9.8 million)—it remains one of the biggest global mobile esports tournaments.

Prize Distribution

• 1st Place: $300,000
• 2nd Place: $150,000
• 3rd Place: $110,000
• 4th Place: $80,000
• 5th–6th: $60,000
• 7th–8th: $40,000
• 9th–12th: $25,000
• 13th–16th: $15,000

Conclusion

Following the enormous success of the recent KPL Grand Finals, the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 is set to be a spectacular highlight for one of the fastest-growing esports titles in the world. With the newly revealed 2026 esports roadmap, fans can expect even more major competitions next season.

Mobile esports continue to dominate in regions like Southeast Asia, and KIC 2025 will further reinforce Honor of Kings' position as a global competitive powerhouse. With a $1 million prize pool, international representation, and intense competitive structure, this year’s championship is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events in mobile esports history.