Chengdu AG defends King Pro League title, sets world record at Bird's Nest
2025-11-10
Chinese esports powerhouse Chengdu AG successfully defends its championship title at the King Pro League Grand Finals 2025 at China's National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, on Saturday night in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Chinese esports powerhouse Chengdu AG (All Gamers) successfully defended its championship title at the King Pro League (KPL) Grand Finals 2025, defeating long-time rivals Chongqing Wolves with a 4–2 victory at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, on Saturday night in Beijing.
The best-of-seven series delivered six thrilling rounds of top-tier Honor of Kings competition, with Chengdu AG showcasing exceptional teamwork, precise execution and adaptive strategy. Their triumph not only reaffirmed their dominance in the professional league but also highlighted the maturity and growing sophistication of China's esports scene.
This year's Grand Finals made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the Largest Attendance at an Esports Match, drawing an unprecedented 62,196 spectators to the Bird's Nest. Under dazzling lights and amid thunderous cheers, the event became both a visual spectacle and a milestone in the evolution of digital entertainment.
Chinese esports powerhouse Chengdu AG successfully defends its championship title at the King Pro League Grand Finals 2025 at China's National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, on Saturday night in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Tickets for the championship sold out almost instantly — in just 15 seconds and 12 seconds for the two sales batches released across multiple platforms in November — underscoring the immense enthusiasm of fans nationwide.
Beyond the competition, the finals generated a significant economic ripple effect across Beijing. Hotels, restaurants, transportation services, and entertainment venues near the stadium reported notable growth in bookings and consumption.
The audience demographic was dominated by Generation Z esports fans, many of whom traveled from across the country to witness the spectacle in person, fueling a new trend of "traveling for a game" that contributed to local tourism and commercial growth.
Chinese esports powerhouse Chengdu AG successfully defends its championship title at the King Pro League Grand Finals 2025 at China's National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, on Saturday night in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
According to the latest statistics from Honor of Kings, the game continues to be a global phenomenon, with 139 million daily active users in China and over 260 million monthly active users worldwide in 2025.
Launched as the official professional esports league for Honor of Kings, the King Pro League has evolved into one of the world's most influential mobile esports tournaments.
