Honor of Kings KPL Growth League (KGL) Summer 2025 kicks off across three Chinese venues
According to the esports plan for 2025, Honor of Kings is about to launch a new esports tournament. This upcoming event is known as the Honor of Kings KPL Growth League (KGL) Summer 2025, and it’s scheduled to begin in June.
This year marks the 11th season of the second division league tournament for the game, but unfortunately, the team that won last season is not competing. TiMi Studios and Hero Esports are collaborating to host this event. It will be played out in three different locations throughout China.
Honor of Kings KGL Summer 2025: Schedule and Format
The big day for our event is set for June 16, 2025. This duration extends until August 24, 2025. We’ll be using a double round-robin format for the matches, each consisting of five games. The top eight teams will qualify for the Playoffs.
In this tournament setup, the leading four teams will compete in the “Upper Bracket,” while the fifth through eighth place teams will face off in the “Lower Bracket.” The bottom four teams will unfortunately not advance any further. Excitingly, the playoffs are set to commence on September 1st, 2025. Notably, every match in this double-elimination bracket will be a best-of-seven series.
As a gamer, I’m excited to share that the top four squads will battle it out in the elite upper bracket, while the lower four teams will face off in the challenging lower bracket. Following the conclusion of the second round, the Grand Finals are set for the 13th of September, 2025. The two remaining teams will engage in a thrilling BO7 showdown, and the victor will proudly lift the trophy aloft.
Participating Teams
12 teams will be participating in the upcoming event, hailing from both the promotion league and Spring 2025. Despite being a second-tier league, these teams exhibit intense competition, with only minor discrepancies compared to global powerhouses. Here’s the lineup for the Honor of Kings KGL Summer 2025:
1. Team A
2. Team B
3. Team C
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12. Team L
- Kai Lun Gaming
- WST
- Mad Dog Gaming
- Xianyou Gaming
- BOA
- JLY
- LT Gaming
- Titan King’s Legion
- Mighty Tiger Gaming
- WanZhen Esports Club
- TC Grouping
- TianLu
Prize Pool
The total amount distributed among the teams at the event will be approximately $420,000 (equivalent to ¥3,000,000). Each team’s share will depend on their final ranking in the competition. Additionally, the top three finishing teams will qualify for both the King Pro League Spring 2026 and Challengers Cup 2025. Here’s a breakdown of the prize pool distribution:
1. Winner: $180,000 (¥1,200,000)
2. Runner-up: $90,000 (¥600,000)
3. Third place: $45,000 (¥300,000)
4. Fourth and Fifth places: $27,500 each (¥187,500)
5. Sixth to Eighth places: $13,750 each (¥93,750)
6. Ninth to Twelfth places: $6,250 each (¥42,500)
Where to watch the Honor of Kings KGL Summer 2025
Since this event is only available in China, spectators there can watch the games through Chinese social media sites such as Weibo. However, since the event happens in a physical setting, fans have the opportunity to attend it live too. This league will undoubtedly keep fans worldwide engaged.
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2025-06-17 20:41