The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Mid-Season Playoffs at the Esports World Cup 2025 concluded with a thrilling grand final, as VK Gaming emerged as the undisputed champions. The tournament, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featured some of the best Apex Legends teams in the world competing for glory, points, and prestige.
A Historic Victory for VK Gaming
VK Gaming delivered an unstoppable performance, showcasing top-tier coordination and defeating all the best teams to dominate the ALGS Playoffs. Their consistency, patience, and hard work have now paid off, placing them at the top of the table as they secure the Esports World Cup trophy on the global stage.
Their win adds to the growing reputation of VK Gaming as a powerhouse in competitive Apex Legends, and this Mid-Season title firmly establishes them as a top contender for the ALGS Year 5 Championship.
Tournament Overview
- Event: ALGS Mid-Season Playoffs 2025
- Location: Esports World Cup Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Format: Match Point Finals – 20 teams battle until one crosses the 50-point threshold and wins a match
- Prize Pool: $600,000
After ROC Esports bowed out in Game 5, VK Gaming and Ninjas in Pyjamas surged into the final stages. Team Falcons reached match point but failed to close in Game 7, allowing Wolves Esports and Nemesis Gaming to join the race. In Game 9, VKG capitalized on early exits from Falcons and Alliance, dominating the final circle from high ground to secure the championship.
With this win, VK Gaming became the first Chinese team to win an EWC 2025 title, earning 1,000 points toward the Club Championship standings. All matches are available for replay on YouTube.
Throughout the ASGL series, Chen “QQ” Yin-hong delivered an unbelievable performance, taking down a total of 17 players in the finals and tying for second in total kills. This earned him the MVP title, and he received an additional $10,000 in prize money, while his team won the $600,000 grand prize.
You can also find more news about the Esports World Cup 2025. This marks the beginning of the Battle Royale category. Next week, players will compete in Free Fire at EWC 25. The PUBG Mobile World Cup and Call of Duty: Warzone tournaments at EWC 25 are also scheduled for later in July and August. For the latest updates, visit Tecnews.
