Weibo Gaming Wins Teamfight Tactics at Esports World Cup 2025, Secures First Major Title

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Weibo Gaming has claimed their first major international trophy by winning the Teamfight Tactics (TFT) tournament at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025.

The Chinese champions defeated Virtus.pro 3-1 in the grand final, earning $150,000 from the $500,000 prize pool and putting behind a disappointing EWC 2024 run, where they exited early at the quarterfinal stage.

Weibo Gaming started strong this year by defeating last year’s finalists T1 on day one, before brushing past Team Vitality to secure the top spot in their group. In the playoffs, they carried the same momentum — taking down EVOS Esports 2-0 in the quarterfinals and edging past AEGIS 2-1 in the semifinals. By the time they reached the final, they were still unbeaten.

Virtus.pro, however, weren’t pushovers. They arrived in the grand final with a reputation as “giant slayers” after eliminating Wolves Esports and knocking out both EWC 2024 finalists, including T1 in the semifinals. Despite that incredible run, the last hurdle proved too high as Weibo’s tactical discipline and clutch performances pulled them through.

How the Final Played Out

The grand final was a best-of-five series. Weibo Gaming took round one convincingly, but Virtus.pro struck back in the second, leveling the score. Round three brought the most drama, as both teams were forced into a tense 1v1 showdown. Virtus.pro looked poised to win but faltered at the last moment, allowing Weibo to snatch the round. On match point in game four, Weibo stayed composed and sealed the championship.

Player Highlights and MVP

The team’s triumph was matched by standout individual performances. Yao Chuanheng, speaking after the win, summed up the journey: “It’s been a long road for everyone. We’ve done so much to prepare for this, and we’ve finally done it. We are the champions.”

Meanwhile, Yin Shengjie was named the Sony MVP of the finals, taking home an extra $10,000 alongside his medal. Modest in victory, he said: “This MVP prize doesn’t belong to me alone, but to every single one of Weibo Gaming.”

Prize Pool Breakdown

• 1st Place – Weibo Gaming: $150,000 + 1,000 Club Points

• 2nd Place – Virtus.pro: $70,000 + 750 Club Points

• 3rd-4th Place – T1, AEGIS: $40,000 + 500 Club Points each

• 5th-8th Place – Citadel Gaming, Wolves Esports, EVOS Esports, Flash Wolves: $25,000 + 200 Club Points each

Impact on Club Championship

This victory also boosts Weibo Gaming’s position in the overall Club Championship, moving them to eighth with 1,950 points. However, with only Street Fighter 6 left for them in week seven, they’re unlikely to challenge for the top spot.

Virtus.pro, despite falling short in the final, walked away with crucial points. Their second-place finish pushed them up to fourth in the standings, only 200 points behind Team Vitality. Still, this marks their third runner-up finish of 2025, and they’ll need at least one championship win to stay in contention for the Club Championship.

At present, the top five teams in the standings are: Team Liquid, Team Falcons, Team Vitality, Virtus.pro, and Twisted Minds. Natus Vincere, sitting in 23rd, still has a chance depending on how they perform in the remaining titles.

Viewership and Global Reach

According to data from Esports Charts, the TFT finals drew strong viewership across multiple platforms, including Twitch, Kick, YouTube, and TikTok Live. The event clocked in over 1.3 million views and more than 44 hours of airtime, showing the growing popularity of TFT as a competitive esport.