Arena of Valor Premier League (APL) 2025 returns with the Wildcard round and a bigger Prize Pool
As a dedicated gamer, I’m pumped up for the upcoming mid-season esports tournament of Arena of Valor, set to take place in Thailand! The Arena of Valor Premier League 2025 is almost here, and it promises a larger prize pool and the introduction of the wildcard round, last seen in 2023. With the event scheduled for June, I can’t wait to see how the action unfolds. This article will delve into all the exciting details about this highly anticipated league!
Arena of Valor Premier League (APL) 2025: Schedule and Format
The competition begins on June 26th, 2025, featuring sixteen teams competing. It consists of two parts: the Swiss Stage and the Playoffs. In the initial phase, matches will occur from June 26th to 29th, followed by another round from July 2nd to 6th.
Each team will participate in five matches following the Swiss System format, where rounds are designed to pit teams with comparable records together. At this point, there won’t be any regional boundaries restricting competition; therefore, teams from the same league will square off against one another.
In addition to any match that determines the winner, all other matches will be best-of-three (Bo3). Teams who manage to secure three wins during the Swiss system progress to the Playoffs. The Playoffs will commence on the 10th of July and adopt a double-elimination format. In round one, matches will be best-of-five (Bo5), whereas all other matches will be best-of-seven (Bo7). This round will operate under a global ban pick rule.
Participating Teams
There will be a total of 16 teams in the event. The list of participating teams is as follows:
- Saigon Phantom
- FPT x Flash
- Box Gaming
- One Star Esports
- Hong Kong Attitude
- ONE Team
- Banmei Gaming
- Flash Wolves
- eArena
- Bacon Time
- Buriram United Esports
- Talon Esports
- Deep Cross Gaming
- Full Sense
- Super Nova
- ANK Gaming
Prize Pool
The total prize pool for the Arena of Valor Premier League (APL) 2025 is $500,000. The prize money will be awarded to the teams based on their performance during the Grand Finals and their overall ranking. Here’s a breakdown of the prize distribution:
Or simply:
| Team Ranking | Prize Pool |
|---|---|
| The Champion | $200,000 |
| Runner-up | $100,000 |
| 3rd | $70,000 |
| 4th | $30,000 |
| 5th-6th | $20,000 |
| 7th-8th | $11,000 |
| 9th-16th | $2,000 |
The awards for the event are as follows:
| Award Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| FMVP | $7,000 |
| Best DS Lane | $3,000 |
| Best Jungle | $3,000 |
| Best Mid Lane | $3,000 |
| Best AD Lane | $3,000 |
| Best Support | $3,000 |
Where to watch the Arena of Valor Premier League (APL) 2025
The tournament is being coordinated by Garena together with Arena of Valor. This competition will take place physically in Bangkok, Thailand. Consequently, spectators who wish to experience it firsthand can attend and relish the excitement. However, the entire event will be broadcast live across various social media platforms. Therefore, you can watch the event unfold live on YouTube, Facebook, among other platforms.
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2025-06-17 13:12