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Honor of Kings International Championship 2025

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The Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 (KIC 2025) is the most prominent global event and the finale of the competitive season for the popular mobile game Honor of Kings in 2025.

Honor of kingsNov 14, 2025 – Nov 30, 2025Makati City - Parañaque, PhilippinesPhilippines$1,000,000Level Infinite TiMi Studios

Format

Group Stage (November 14th – 18th, 2025)

  • Team Distribution: The 16 participating teams are split evenly into 4 groups of 4 teams each. This stage features an unseeded draw.

  • Bracket Style: Each group competes in a standalone Double-Elimination Bracket.

  • Match Format: All Group Stage matches are contested in a Bo5 (Best of 5) format.

  • Advancement: The top 2 teams from each group (the Group Winner and the Group Runner-up) advance to the Knockout Stage, while the bottom 2 teams are eliminated.

Knockout Stage (November 20th – 30th, 2025)

  • Seeding: The bracket is structured so that Group Winners are seeded directly against Group Runners-up from different groups.

  • Bracket Style: A grueling Double-Elimination Bracket, ensuring top-tier competitive integrity and a second chance for elite teams.

  • Match Format: Matches escalate to a high-stakes Bo7 (Best of 7) format.