Mobile gaming has officially asserted its dominance in the global esports arena. The King Pro League (KPL) Grand Final 2025 for the mobile MOBA title Honor of Kings has achieved a Guinness World Record for the Largest Live Attendance at an Esports Match.

The final, held at the colossal China National Stadium (The Bird’s Nest) in Beijing, drew a monumental, sold-out crowd of 62,196 spectators, shattering all previous benchmarks for a dedicated esports event audience.

The immense turnout confirms the unparalleled cultural status of Honor of Kings and the rapid growth of the esports industry in China:

Record Number: The verified attendance of 62,196 surpassed the previous record, demonstrating the massive fan base dedicated solely to competitive mobile gaming.

Ticket Frenzy: The demand for the event was so high that tickets for the championship match—pitting All Gamers (AG) against Wolves Esports—were reported to have sold out in an astonishing 12 seconds upon release.

Historic Venue: The event transformed the iconic Bird’s Nest, built for the 2008 Olympics, into an esports battleground, with Guinness World Records officials on hand to confirm the milestone during the event’s halftime show.

The record-breaking audience was treated to a thrilling contest. In the end, the defending champions All Gamers (AG) claimed back-to-back titles, defeating Wolves Esports with a decisive 4–2 victory, adding another major trophy to their impressive run in the Honor of Kings ecosystem. The champions also walked away with a significant share of the tournament’s substantial prize pool.

This historic achievement in Beijing sends a clear message about the scale and economic power of the mobile esports market, setting a new global standard for live competitive gaming events.