This year, the Chinese mainland's esports scene hit crazy levels of hype! 🚀 From viral social media stats to sold-out stadiums, 2025 has been a wild ride for gamers and fans alike.
CGTN Sports Scene's “Esports Scene” account blew up, adding 60,000 new followers and smashing through 11 million views in just two months. That's proof that esports fever is real and unstoppable! 🔥
On November 8, the King Pro League (KPL) Grand Finals at Beijing's National Stadium sold out in just 12 seconds. Over 62,000 fans packed the stands — the biggest live audience ever for a single esports event. Imagine rolling up to a stadium that jam-packed on launch day faster than the latest smartphone! 📱👾
Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, took it all in and had the same reaction: “It is something amazing to see,” he said. “60,000 fans in an arena to watch an esports match… sold out tickets in 12 seconds — which is insane.”
Behind the scenes, the 2025 China Esports Industry Report reveals that the user base grew from 488 million in 2021 to 495 million this year. Meanwhile, sales revenue climbed 6.4% year-on-year, hitting 29.3 billion yuan (about $4.2 billion). 💰🎮
The Chinese mainland hosted 142 pro tournaments in 2025, featuring blockbuster events like the League of Legends World Championship and the KPL Grand Finals. And games made on the mainland — think Honor of Kings and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang — are now global cultural bridges, uniting fans from São Paulo to Seoul. 🌍✨
As we close out 2025, the esports boom in the Chinese mainland isn’t slowing down. For gamers, investors, and culture buffs, these numbers and moments signal one thing: esports is officially a major player on the world stage. Stay tuned — 2026 is already on the horizon, and the game is just getting started! 🎉
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China makes a difference in global esports market growth in 2025
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