The Esports World Cup 2025 delivered another electrifying chapter in Riyadh as Weibo Gaming captured the Teamfight Tactics crown with a decisive 3-1 victory over Virtus.pro. The win not only gave the Chinese side their first major international trophy but also secured them a prize of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars from the half million dollar prize pool.
This triumph marked a remarkable turnaround for Weibo Gaming, who had fallen short in the quarter finals at last year’s tournament. Determined to redeem themselves, they launched into this year’s event with an unstoppable unbeaten streak. Their campaign began with a victory over last year’s finalists T1, followed by a commanding sweep of Team Vitality to top their group. In the playoffs, they kept their momentum alive by defeating EVOS Esports two to zero and edging past AEGIS with a tight two to one finish. By the time the best of five grand final arrived, Weibo Gaming had the confidence and form to go all the way.
Virtus.pro, known as this year’s giant slayers, had impressed fans with their fearless run that included victories over both EWC 2024 grand finalists. Entering the final with growing momentum, they proved a worthy challenge, but Weibo Gaming proved too strong in the decisive moments.
The grand final itself was a showcase of tactics and resilience. Weibo Gaming set the tone with a dominant opening round before Virtus.pro responded to level the series. The third round brought high drama, culminating in a one versus one duel that slipped away from Virtus.pro’s Lê “Milo” Đức Hải. With momentum back in their favor, Weibo Gaming secured the fourth round to clinch the championship.
Celebrating the win, Yao “LingBaoTianZun” Chuanheng expressed gratitude and pride, calling the victory the result of relentless preparation and teamwork. His teammate Yin “Saopimi” Shengjie earned the SONY MVP award for his outstanding performance throughout the event, receiving ten thousand dollars and the MVP medal. Saopimi humbly credited his entire team for the honor, underlining the collective spirit behind Weibo Gaming’s triumph.
The win gave Weibo Gaming one thousand Club Championship points, lifting them to eighth place in the standings. While they are no longer in contention to win the overall championship, their run in Teamfight Tactics has cemented their reputation as a rising force. For Virtus.pro, the second place finish keeps them firmly in the hunt for the Club Championship title, bringing them within reach of the top three and leaving the door open for future glory.
As the Esports World Cup continues with more titles yet to be decided, fans can expect more unforgettable clashes and dramatic finishes.
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