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VK Gaming Clinch Apex Legends Esports World Cup 2025 Title

Three players from VK Gaming in black jerseys embrace joyfully, holding a large silver trophy. "Esports World Cup" text is visible. Confetti fills the air. As they won Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) 2025 Midseason Playoffs at Riyadh.
VK Gaming, the winner of Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) 2025 Midseason Playoffs, at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh (Image Credit: EWC)

Chinese esports organization VK Gaming pulled off a stunning win at the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) 2025 Midseason Playoffs, held as part of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Defying expectations, VK Gaming went from underdogs to champions, sealing the title in a high-stakes Game 9 finale and becoming the first Chinese team ever to win an ALGS global trophy.


Here’s a complete breakdown of everything you need to know:

Tournament Outcome

  • Champion: VK Gaming (China)

  • Prize Earned: $600,000

  • Points Secured:

    • 3,000 Championship Points (from Midseason Playoffs)

    • 5,820 total points overall this season

  • ALGS 2026 Qualification: Almost Confirmed for the Championship in Sapporo, Japan

  • Historical Note: First Chinese team to win a global Apex Legends title. Also second team from APAC South to ever claim an ALGS title, after DarkZero


Grand Final Highlights

  • Format Used: Match Point — the first team to reach 50 points and then win the next match will become the champion

  • VK Gaming’s Journey:

    • Qualified from Pool B in 6th place (behind Alliance, 100 Thieves, ROC, S8UL, Virtus.pro)

    • Game 1: Started strong with a win

    • Games 2–5: Mixed results with 7th, 10th, and two 4th-place finishes

    • Game 6: Became match point eligible after hitting 50 points

    • Game 7: Came close, but the win went to Wolves Esports, extending the final

    • Game 8: Nearly won again, but Gen.G knocked them out

    • Game 9: Sealed the championship with a 25-point game (13 kills + placement)


Prize Pool Distribution

$2 million prize pool is distributed among the 40 participants as follows:

  • VK Gaming (China) – $600,000

  • ROC Esports (USA) – $300,000

  • Ninjas in Pyjamas (Europe) – $200,000

  • 4th: Gen.G Esports (USA) – $150,000

  • 5th: Wolves Esports – $150,000

  • 6th: Team Falcons (Saudi Arabia) – $100,000


Viewership Stats

As per Esports Charts, the event was a hit with fans, too. Here is how it performs online:

  • Peak Viewers: 213,672

  • Average Viewers: 119,099

  • Total Hours Watched: 3 million+

  • Total Airtime: 25 hours, 20 minutes


What’s Next in ALGS

  • Pro League Split 2:

    • Begins late July 2025

    • Final split of the 2025–26 season

    • Teams from all regions (Americas, Europe, APAC North/South) to compete

  • Qualification Structure for ALGS Championship:

    • Top teams via Championship Points

    • Winners of Pro League Split 2

    • Teams from the upcoming Last Chance Qualifier in December 2025

  • ALGS Championship 2026:

    • Dates: January 15–18, 2026

    • Location: Sapporo, Japan


For now, though, the spotlight’s firmly on VK Gaming — the unexpected champions who proved that with the right mindset and teamwork, even the underdogs can take home the crown.

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