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The Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC) 2025

Transformed Manila into the global center of mobile esports, delivering two weeks of electrifying matches, cultural celebrations, and unforgettable fan moments.

Held from November 14 to 30, the event gathered the world’s top 16 Honor of Kings teams—all competing for the coveted title and a $1,000,000 prize pool.

But beyond the competition, KIC 2025 became a full festival of gaming, music, community, and global pride.

The group stages and early playoffs kicked off in the stylishly modern Shooting Gallery Studios. With its polished industrial interior and compact stadium-style setup, the venue delivered an intimate but intense viewing experience—fans sat close enough to see every reaction, every micro-decision, every clutch play.

For many international fans, it was also a first look at Makati, experiencing its blend of business energy and creative culture just steps outside the studio.

The area was filled with vibrant Honor of Kings artwork, including dynamic hero visuals that instantly drew fans in.

Guests also received a personalized tote bag—custom-printed with their name and decorated with official KIC and Honor of Kings stickers. It’s a simple but memorable keepsake that made the event feel personal and premium..

Another activity was the sticker quest sheet, encouraging visitors to explore different parts of the venue to collect character stickers and complete the set—perfect for fans who love collecting event merch.

Every match contributed to the atmosphere, with fan chants mixing languages from around the world—Tagalog, English, Mandarin, Thai, Spanish, and Arabic—all cheering for the same passion: Honor of Kings.

Fans at the Heart of the Event
What made KIC 2025 special was the community.

Crowds lined up early for booths, and meet-and-greets. Cosplayers, creators, vloggers, gamers, families, and tourists all blended into one excited pulse.

Shooting Gallery Studios as the Group Stage and Knockouts continue from Nov 18–23!
Don’t miss your chance to experience the intense early battles live before KIC 2025 moves to its next arena.

The tournament then shifts to Ayala Malls Manila Bay for the final rounds:
🔥 Nov 28–29 – Knockouts
🔥 Nov 30 – Grand Finals
See you at the arena, challengers! ⚔️🔥 #KIC2025 #2025HOK