Shanghai Unveils the Exciting ACL Grand Finals 2025 Esports Festival Featuring Major Competitions

Shanghai's Esports Extravaganza: ACL Grand Finals 2025

The HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL) Grand Finals 2025 has officially started in Shanghai, setting the stage for an extraordinary esports festival from May 16-18. This marquee event promises to be the largest gathering of esports enthusiasts in Asia, transforming prominent venues like the SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center, Jing'an Sports Center, and the National Exhibition and Convention Center into ultra-competitive arenas.

The Stakes are High

With a staggering prize pool of $2 million, participants have much to contend for. Nine elite gaming titles will be featured, paving the way for winners to secure a coveted spot in the Esports World Cup (EWC) this summer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where an unparalleled total prize pool of $70 million awaits.

Unmatched Competition

The ACL will host top-tier games including Counter-Strike 2, DotA 2, Honor of Kings, and several others. The competition will attract the best of the best, ensuring that fans are treated to high-octane battles that showcase skill, strategy, and teamwork. Here are some highlights:

1. Counter-Strike 2: In a climactic face-off, China’s top teams, LVG and TYLOO, will vie for not just the ACL title, but also a ticket to the EWC, establishing their dominance in the global esports landscape.
2. DotA 2: Teams like Xtreme Gaming and Excel Esports will clash for a prize of $150,000, with the winner earning a crucial spot at the EWC.
3. Street Fighter 6: The DreamHack Festival will host fierce competition, drawing the world’s top fighters for a chance at immortality in the esports arena.
4. League of Legends Legend Cup: This classic rivalry will see