Hey gamers and trendsetters 🎮, China's esports scene is on fire this year! From sold-out stadiums to sky-high revenue, here's the lowdown on how China powered the global esports boom in 2025.
According to a recent review from CGTN's Esports Scene, the country's esports community isn't just growing—it's thriving. The program's account gained 60,000 new followers and smashed past 11 million views in just two months, showing how hungry fans are for gaming content.
On November 8, 2025, the King Pro League Grand Finals at Beijing's National Stadium sold out in 12 seconds. A whopping 62,196 fans packed the stands—that's the biggest live crowd ever for a single esports event! 🔥
The hype isn't just local. Saudi Esports Federation Chairman Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud was at the finals and called the atmosphere 'insane'—60,000 fans roaring for their favorite teams is something you have to see to believe.
2025 also saw China's esports user base tick up from 488 million in 2021 to 495 million, according to the China Esports Industry Report. That's almost half a billion gamers! 📈
Money talks, and the numbers are loud. Sales revenue hit 29.3 billion yuan (about $4.2 billion) this year, up 6.4% from 2024. China hosted 142 pro tournaments in 2025, including mega-events like the League of Legends World Championship and the KPL Grand Finals.
And it's not just homegrown fans who are leveling up. Titles like Honor of Kings and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang have global followings, turning esports into a powerful channel for cultural exchange across Asia and beyond 🌏.
With buzzing arenas, booming revenues and worldwide titles, China is shaping the next chapter in esports—and the world is watching.
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China makes a difference in global esports market growth in 2025
cgtn.com
